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In this episode, Dr. Christine Li unpacks why clutter isn’t just about messy spaces—it actively fuels stress and anxiety. She shares four main emotional triggers clutter creates, including safety fears, guilt about money, sentimental attachments, and pure exhaustion. Dr. Christine Li offers practical tips to help you gently release clutter and reduce stress one step at a time, making your home a sanctuary of calm.

She also invites listeners to join her free “Re-Energize Your Home” 5-day decluttering challenge, designed to help you start clearing your space and regaining your focus and energy. This episode is a supportive guide for anyone looking to break free from clutter and reclaim their peace of mind.

Timestamps

00:00:00 – 00:00:58: Dr. Christine Li introduces the episode’s focus on clutter and stress.

00:01:03 – 00:01:47: Dr. Christine Li shares her background and the podcast’s purpose.

00:01:47 – 00:04:21: Dr. Christine Li discusses how clutter creates stress zones and is not neutral.

00:04:21 – 00:07:23: Dr. Christine Li explains how clutter types trigger stress, fear, and emotional responses.

00:07:27 – 00:11:47: Dr. Christine Li breaks down money guilt and emotional attachments to clutter.

00:11:51 – 00:14:21: Dr. Christine Li covers the energy drain of clutter and encourages letting go.

00:14:23 – 00:19:08: Dr. Christine Li addresses barriers to decluttering and shares strategies to move forward step by step.

00:17:07 – 00:19:08: Dr. Christine Li motivates listeners to go slowly and intentionally, and promises transformation through decluttering.

00:19:08 – 00:19:37: Dr. Christine Li invites listeners to a free 5-day decluttering challenge.

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In this inspiring episode of the Make Time for Success podcast, host Dr. Christine Li welcomes back Megan Blacksmith, an NLP expert, speaker, and co-founder of Zesty. Together, they dive deep into visualization and neuro linguistic programming (NLP) as powerful tools for breaking old patterns, manifesting dreams, and achieving lasting inner transformation. Megan Blacksmith shares her story of accidental visualization, practical techniques for rewiring your mindset, and guidance on moving through resistance and limiting beliefs. You’ll hear real-world examples and actionable strategies to help you create your ideal future—one that’s possible, even if it feels out of reach today. Get ready to discover the secrets to manifesting your dreams with clarity, creativity, and confidence!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - 00:02:47: Dr. Christine Li introduces the episode and welcomes Megan Blacksmith, who shares her expertise in NLP.

00:02:48 - 00:05:35: Megan Blacksmith discusses her entry into NLP, its impact on her coaching, and how subconscious programming affects results.

00:05:36 - 00:14:06: Exploration of how emotional events and hidden beliefs hold people back, including analogies like clutter.

00:14:06 - 00:18:27: Discussing discomfort as a sign of growth and the challenges of stepping into a new identity.

00:24:33 - 00:32:40: Insights into using visualization for goal achievement, with Megan Blacksmith’s personal story as an example.

00:32:41 - 00:39:00: Detailed visualization tips: make your vision vivid, specific, and emotionally charged.

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

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Dr. Christine Li

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Megan Blacksmith

• Website: http://www.becomingzesty.com/
• Podcast: http://becomingzesty.com/podcast
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• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@becoming_zesty

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In episode 265 of the Make Time for Success podcast, Dr. Christine Li explores why overcoming our brain's resistance to change can feel so challenging, especially when striving for bigger goals in 2026. She shares insights on how our personal stories and beliefs often hold us back, and offers practical strategies to override these patterns—like choosing happiness and consistency over old habits. Through relatable examples, such as decluttering physical and mental spaces, Dr. Christine Li encourages listeners to start the new year with a transformational attitude, actionable steps, and a focus on lasting, meaningful change.

TIMESTAMPS:
[00:02:29] Dr. Christine Li explains that we overlay personal beliefs and stories onto our goals, which can cause us to forget what we truly want to achieve.
[00:04:37] Small changes made in a single day can lead to giant possibilities of transformation, according to Dr. Christine Li.
[00:06:12] Sharing her own experience with decluttering, Dr. Christine Li reveals how even committed minds can face resistance from their own brains.
[00:09:43] Overriding your brain's tendency to favor the status quo by consistently choosing happiness and your chosen goal is a powerful strategy for transformation.
[00:11:15] Dr. Christine Li emphasizes the importance of consistency, encouraging listeners to check in with themselves daily to stay grounded and true to their goals.
[00:15:16] Affirming self-support and intuitive decision-making, Dr. Christine Li reads an inspiring declaration on choosing confidence, passion, and direction in the new year.

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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
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoach
The Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/lab
Simply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP