Why Resistance Is Blocking Your Joy—and How to Move Past It

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this milestone 250th episode of the Make Time for Success podcast, Dr. Christine Li dives into the topic of new beginnings and why resistance is often the biggest barrier to joy and progress. Drawing on her experience as a psychologist and procrastination coach, she shares insights from her recent "Re-energize Your Home" challenge—including how resistance manifests as clutter, the emotional weight it carries, and practical strategies to move past it. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just craving a fresh start, tune in for empowering tips on identifying your true desires, reshaping negative self-talk, and valuing the freedom that comes with letting go. Plus, get access to a free worksheet to help you kickstart your next new beginning! Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Dr. Li celebrates episode 250 and introduces the theme of new beginnings. 00:02:34 – Defines resistance as the heart of clutter and why it feels heavy. 00:05:14 – Notes higher resistance among challenge participants, despite small steps. 00:06:35 – Stresses not judging yourself or others for feeling stuck. 00:08:28 – Shares three main strategies for new beginnings, starting with listening to your “higher self.” 00:12:44 – Suggests changing negative self-talk to positive beliefs. 00:17:00 – Encourages valuing space and freedom over holding on to unused items. 00:21:15 – Offers a free worksheet to help start your new beginning. To get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/newbeginnings  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 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 Us! Dr. Christine Li Website: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoach The Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/lab                        Simply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP