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EPISODE · Mar 5, 2026 · 16 MIN

How to Increase Your Productivity Without Raising Stress Levels

from Make Time for Success with Dr. Christine Li · host Dr. Christine Li

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks.In this episode, Dr. Christine Li shares five powerful strategies for boosting productivity without increasing stress. Drawing on her experience as a psychologist and procrastination coach, Dr. Li guides listeners through mindset shifts and actionable tips to help break free from resistance, balance process with progress, and transform self-doubt into confidence. The episode is packed with practical advice for anyone looking to accomplish more while feeling less overwhelmed, all delivered with Dr. Li’s signature warmth and encouragement.Timestamps00:00:00: Dr. Christine Li welcomes listeners, introduces the episode’s main topic, and sets the tone for stress-free productivity.00:01:18: She begins sharing her thoughts on how to increase productivity without raising stress levels.00:03:13: Strategy 1: Learn to resist your resistance by writing down your goals, your sources of resistance, and your next action steps.00:06:29: Strategy 2: Shift your mindset to see time as an ally, not a constraint. Focus on how you use your time productively.00:07:49: Strategy 3: Balance your process with progress. Avoid overthinking and take action to move work forward.00:10:49: Strategy 4: Productivity can heal self-doubt by providing evidence of your capabilities and growth.00:12:37: Strategy 5: Fall in love with yourself; let go of negative self-talk, and affirm that you are "good enough."00:15:33: Dr. Christine Li offers a free productivity download and wraps up the episode with encouragement and links for listeners.To get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/rocketTo sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SPFor more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.comGain 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/freelibraryTo work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/labConnect with Dr. Christine LiWebsite: https://www.procrastinationcoach.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoachThe Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/labSimply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP

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