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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.

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Megan Blacksmith

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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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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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In this inspiring episode of Make Time for Success, host Dr. Christine Li welcomes planning expert Wenda Benavidez to discuss practical strategies for using paper planners to create more purpose and ease in everyday life. Wenda shares her journey from overwhelmed stay-at-home mom to successful planning coach, revealing how simple routines and flexible systems can transform chaotic days into productive, fulfilling ones.

Wenda is a mom of three and the founder of wendaful.com. She started her business to help women take control of their busy lives with simple, realistic planning systems. Through her digital planners, courses, and YouTube channel, she teaches practical ways to stay organized, focused, and consistent without overwhelm.

Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 – 00:01:14:
• Dr. Christine Li introduces Wenda Benavidez and the episode focus.
• 00:03:03 – 00:03:56:
• Wenda Benavidez shares how she started planning and helping others.
• 00:05:25 – 00:05:44:
• Wenda Benavidez explains the benefits of paper planning.
• 00:07:08 – 00:07:42:
• Wenda Benavidez talks about why people struggle with planner consistency.
• 00:11:08 – 00:12:23: The value of systems over tracking every detail.
• 00:15:50 – 00:16:23: Focus on frequency (coming back), not strict consistency.
• 00:17:29 – 00:18:12: How Wenda Benavidez works with clients and her free checklist.

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Wenda Benavidez

Website: https://www.wendaful.com/

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In this episode of the Make Time for Success podcast, Dr. Christine Li guides listeners through a gentle, stress-free year-end review. She shares mindful strategies for reflecting on 2025, focusing on movement, mindset, and the meaningful moments from the past year. Listeners are invited to take stock of their experiences without judgment, highlight moments of gratitude, tackle lingering open loops, and set intentions for the coming year—all with kindness and self-compassion. This episode is perfect for anyone looking for a calming reset and some inspiration as they prepare for what's next.

Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 – 00:00:53 | Dr. Christine Li introduces the episode and its gentle year-end review focus.
• 00:03:06 – 00:06:56 | Section 1: Taking Stock – Reflecting on movement, input, and mindset from the past year.
• 00:09:23 – 00:11:35 | Section 2: Gratitude – Reviewing moments of gratitude and appreciating wins.
• 00:11:47 – 00:14:24 | Section 3: Open Loops – Identifying and closing or letting go of unfinished business.
• 00:15:04 – 00:17:50 | Section 4: Preparing for What’s Next – Setting gentle intentions and looking ahead.
• 00:17:50 – End | Recap and resources for further reflection.

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In this episode of Make Time for Success, Dr. Christine Li dives into the challenges and psychology of making decisions during midlife. Sharing her own recent experience with a tough choice, she explores why indecision can feel overwhelming, how fear plays a role, and the hidden costs of staying in the "messy middle." Dr. Christine Li offers practical tips for breaking free from indecision, regaining momentum, and embracing the power of choice to move forward confidently in midlife.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - 00:00:42
Dr. Christine Li introduces the episode and explains how a personal situation prompted reflections on midlife decision making.

00:01:30 - 00:03:16
She shares her recent travel dilemma, highlighting the challenges and complexity of decisions in midlife.

00:03:16 - 00:04:33
Discusses how uncertainty creates stress and leads to indecision, referencing how the brain responds to unclear choices.

00:04:33 - 00:06:32
Explains the costs of staying stuck in indecision—lost time, stress, and lack of progress.

00:06:32 - 00:12:32
Provides five practical tips for making better decisions in midlife, such as setting time limits, picking what feels lighter, and accepting choices.

00:12:32 - 00:14:31
Wraps up with encouragement to embrace decision making in midlife and shares ways to connect and get resources.

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In this episode of Make Time for Success, Dr. Christine Li dives deep into the emotional and psychological roadblocks that hold us back from making progress—using the topic of clutter as a springboard. After noticing a shift in her audience’s social media comments from surface-level thanks to more vulnerable shares about overwhelm, grief, and shame, Dr. Christine Li explores seven common self-sabotaging habits and how to overcome them. She discusses the power of reframing your perspective, embracing experimentation, balancing self-reliance with asking for help, staying persistent, and developing new skills with the support of others. This episode is filled with compassionate advice and practical strategies to help listeners get unstuck and move closer to their goals.

Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 - 00:01:15: Dr. Christine Li introduces how our psychology affects daily habits, inspired by her social media experiences.
• 00:01:20 - 00:01:47: Purpose of the podcast: strategies to overcome procrastination and reach goals.
• 00:02:02 - 00:04:06: Clutter as a symptom of emotional overwhelm, shame, and paralysis.
• 00:04:06 - 00:05:58: First way we hold ourselves back—thinking we lack time or energy.
• 00:05:58 - 00:06:35: Second way—forgetting life is an experiment and not needing perfect conditions to begin.
• 00:06:36 - 00:09:26: Third and fourth ways—believing we need more help before starting and not getting help when needed.
• 00:10:59 - 00:12:39: Fifth way—thinking it’s all up to us and not seeking support.
• 00:13:13 - 00:16:24: Sixth way—giving up too soon, before hitting success.
• 00:16:24 - 00:18:24: Seventh way—not developing essential skills or getting expert help.
• Wrap-Up: Encouragement to pursue goals with openness and joy; worksheet available at maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/leap.

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In episode 259 of the Make Time for Success podcast, Dr. Christine Li dives into the challenges of midlife, including feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities, mental clutter, and the constant pressure to accumulate more stuff. Drawing on recent social media interactions and insights, she explores how clutter—both physical and emotional—impacts mental clarity and well-being. The episode offers actionable strategies for reducing stress, creating alignment, and reclaiming flow during midlife, all while encouraging listeners to focus on what truly matters to them. Whether it's letting go of excess belongings or setting new priorities, Dr. Christine Li shares ideas to help make this chapter of life the best one yet.

Timestamps:

• 00:00:01 – 00:01:11: Dr. Christine Li opens the episode, sharing excitement about new followers and introducing topics: clutter, mental load, and midlife overwhelm.
• 00:02:01 – 00:04:55: Discussion on midlife clarity, flow, and the importance of aligning values to ease overwhelm.
• 00:05:19 – 00:07:48: Clutter is examined—more than just physical, it’s also emotional and energetic.
• 00:08:37 – 00:11:47: Real-life clutter scenarios, personal definitions, and dealing with guilt and stress.
• 00:12:44 – 00:14:35: Focus interruptions and internal stress caused by clutter; tips to recognize and reduce it.
• 00:15:38 – 00:17:00: Commentary on consumer culture and shifting focus from buying to experiences.
• 00:18:09 – end: Wrap-up, values reflection, and a free mental clarity resource offered.

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