Breaking Through Excuses: Practical Tips for Taking Action

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this motivating solo episode, Dr. Christine Li tackles the universal struggle of resistance and procrastination. Whether you find yourself saying, "I don’t have enough time," or hesitating to pursue your goals, this episode explores the real reasons behind resistance and offers down-to-earth strategies to get back in action. Dr. Christine Li breaks down what resistance truly is, explains the difference between real and imagined roadblocks, and shows you how to handle emotional and logistical barriers. Plus, she shares practical tools for shifting your mindset, scheduling your goals, and overcoming the urge to avoid important tasks. Walk away inspired to shorten the space between intention and achievement, and ready to crush your goals—one small action at a time. Timestamps 00:00:00: Introduction to episode and its focus on resistance 00:01:00: Dr. Christine Li introduces herself and the show’s goals 00:02:11: Defining resistance and its impact 00:03:10: "Where your nose is pointing" analogy for procrastination 00:04:53: The energy drain of chronic resistance 00:06:08: Declutter closet example—spotting “I don’t have time” resistance 00:07:23: Actual roadblocks vs. emotional resistance 00:08:28: Strategies: Scheduling and creating detours 00:09:54: Emotional resistance: anxiety, overwhelm, and perceived risks 00:12:05: How emotions keep us from acting, even on small tasks 00:13:18: Empowerment and reminder that you’re in control 00:14:00: The benefit of investing a small amount of time to get big returns 00:15:31: Final encouragement, worksheet offer, and wrap-up To get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/resistance/ To sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP For more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com Gain Access to Dr. Christine Li’s Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibrary To work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/lab Connect with Dr. Christine Li Website: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoach The Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/lab Simply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP