In This Episode: procrastination coach, clutter in midlife, anxiety, nervous system regulation, midlife women, productivity tips
✨ Show Notes:
What if your procrastination isn’t about laziness at all—but about overwhelm, anxiety, and old habits?
In this week’s special guest episode of The School of Midlife, Laurie sits down with Dr. Christine Li, New York-based clinical psychologist, productivity expert, and host of the Make Time for Success podcast—also known online as The Procrastination Coach.
Christine shares her personal journey from chronic stress and bronchitis to regulated calm and focused energy. She breaks down how procrastination and clutter are symptoms of deeper emotional patterns, especially for high-performing midlife women.
Together, they dive into:
- Why women in midlife are especially prone to procrastination
- How anxiety and identity conditioning block productivity
- What clutter is really trying to tell you
- Simple steps for reclaiming your energy—and your physical space
- How Christine’s free 5-day Decluttering Challenge (starting Sept. 8!) can reset your habits and nervous system
Whether you're burned out, surrounded by piles of "later" clutter, or simply feeling like your brain is running on fumes, this episode will feel like an exhale.
💡 In This Episode:
- Why “working better under pressure” is a lie we tell ourselves
- The hidden connection between clutter and identity
- What it means to give your nervous system a break
- Why smart, successful women procrastinate—and how to break the cycle
- The power of starting small (and why touching the clutter matters)
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