13 Powerful Reflections to Kickstart Your Success in 2026

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In this New Year reflection episode of Make Time for Success, Dr. Christine Li shares 13 powerful insights and lessons inspired by her clients in the Success Lab program. She encourages listeners to embrace the present moment, appreciate the value of slow and steady progress, let go of perfectionism and clutter, prioritize relationships, and envision big possibilities for the year ahead. The episode closes with an uplifting meditation to help you set intentions for a successful and joy-filled 2026.

Timestamps:
03:27 – "Be where you are:" Dr. Christine Li shares the foundational idea of embracing your present circumstances, using her hotel lobby recording location as a real-time example.
04:00 – "Slow is not less than fast:" The concept that moving slowly does not mean you are less successful; in fact, slow, mindful progress is celebrated by members of her Success Lab.
05:54 – "The things that seem impossible right now are doable if you take tiny steps and you stay consistent." Dr. Christine Li encourages listeners to break down big goals into micro steps and maintain consistency for surprising results.
06:15 – "Putting pressure on yourself is just another way of slowing you down." On the importance of self-compassion and reducing unnecessary expectations to avoid overwhelm and paralysis.
09:15 – "When you let things go, you end up revealing more of your true self." Letting go of hangups, patterns, or clutter allows your authentic self to shine and brings greater fulfillment.
13:11 – "Use life as a playground, not a prison." A motivating reflection on the possibilities and freedoms we all have, inviting the audience to approach the new year with playfulness and power.
17:16 – Dr. Christine Li's New Year Reflection/Meditation. A guided meditation and affirmation, beautifully rounding out the episode's themes.

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