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June 26, 2025 18 mins

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Ready to stop getting distracted and feel more accomplished every day? In this episode, Dr. Christine Li shares eight surprisingly simple habits that might be keeping you from your goals—and how you can break free from them quickly. With relatable stories and actionable advice, she reveals how letting go of comparison, clutter, perfectionism, and more can transform your focus and boost your productivity. Tune in for a practical, uplifting guide to reclaiming your time and enjoying a calmer, more intentional life!

Timestamps:

[00:03:07] – Distraction #1: Comparison—Why comparing yourself to others is a major focus drain.

[00:04:49] – Distraction #2: Counting Time—How obsessing over lost or remaining time doesn’t help productivity.

[00:06:50] – Distraction #3: Physical Clutter—The benefits of decluttering for mental clarity and focus.

[00:08:12] – Distraction #4: Focusing on What You Don’t Want—How negative daydreaming stalls action.

[00:09:45] – Distraction #5: Catastrophizing Tasks—Why making tasks seem scary or enormous feeds procrastination.

[00:11:49] – Distraction #6: Lack of Planning—The power of setting a daily plan and intentions.

[00:14:09] – Distraction #7: Perfectionism—How striving for perfect can keep you stuck and distracted.

[00:16:12] – Distraction #8: Letting Time Slip By—The danger of not “pushing the go button” and acting on your intentions.

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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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