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EPISODE · Oct 9, 2025 · 16 MIN

The Continuous To-Do List Strategy for Busy Women in Midlife

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 of Make Time for Success, Dr. Christine Li shares her latest productivity technique: the "continuous to-do list." She explains how this analog journaling method reduces stress, prevents tasks from being forgotten, and helps boost creativity and enjoyment alongside productivity. Dr. Li also offers practical tips for working with any to-do list, such as leaving emotions out of routine tasks, aiming for speed, focusing on end results, being kind to yourself, celebrating progress, and making sure your list covers all areas of life. Listeners are encouraged to try out the continuous to-do list and can grab a free worksheet to get started.Timestamps:00:01:43 – Blending productivity and fun; importance of releasing pressure for better results.00:03:19 – Introduction to the continuous to-do list technique and journaling approach.00:04:19 – Why the continuous to-do list works and how it reduces stress and increases flow.00:06:29 – Invitation to try the technique and share feedback.00:07:14 – General tips for better to-do lists:Don’t put feelings into routine tasksAim for speedFocus on end resultsDon’t self-criticize for unfinished itemsCelebrate completed tasksRemember all life areas on your list00:13:55 – Encouragement to take small steps and use the free worksheet download.To get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/todoTo 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 Us!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/lab                        Simply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode of Make Time for Success, Dr. Christine Li shares her latest productivity technique: the "continuous to-do list." She explains how this analog journaling method reduces stress, prevents tasks from being forgotten, and helps boost creativity and enjoyment alongside productivity. Dr. Li also offers practical tips for working with any to-do list, such as leaving emotions out of routine tas...

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