Download or read book The Procrastinator s Guide to Getting Things Done written by Monica Ramirez Basco and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2009-12-21 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone waits till the last minute sometimes. But many procrastinators pay a significant price, from poor job performance to stress, financial problems, and relationship conflicts. Fortunately, just as anyone can endlessly delay, anyone can learn how to stop! Cognitive-behavioral therapy expert Monica Ramirez Basco shows exactly how in this motivating guide. Dr. Basco peppers the book with easy-to-relate-to examples from "recovering procrastinators"--including herself. Inviting quizzes, exercises, and practical suggestions help you: *Understand why you procrastinate. *Start with small changes that lead to big improvements. *Outsmart your own delaying tactics. *Counteract self-doubt and perfectionism. *Build crucial skills for getting things done today.
Download or read book The Art of Procrastination written by John Perry and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2012-08-28 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At last: Self-help for procrastinators. (The secret: acceptance!) Filled with charm, tongue-in-cheek wit, and the insights of a lifelong introspective dawdler, The Art of Procrastination is a philosophical self-help program for every reader who suffers the pangs of being a procrastinator. John Perry celebrates this nearly universal character flaw by pointing out how often procrastinators are, paradoxically, doers. They may not be accomplishing everything on their to-do lists, but that doesn’t make them slackers. It just indicates a need to rethink the to-do list. He also introduces the philosophical notion of akrasia (the mystery of why we often choose to act against our better judgement), examines the torturous relationship between procrastination and perfectionism, and shows how to give yourself permission to do an imperfect but, in fact, perfectly good job. These are strategies—task triage, horizontal organization. Underlying causes—right-parenthesis deficit disorder. Anecdotes and ideas. But above all, an attitude of acceptance. Pat yourself on the back for what you manage to get done—but don’t stop enjoying that time you waste, too. Who knows where daydreams will lead?
Download or read book The PROcrastinator written by Julia Cook and published by Boys Town Press. This book was released on 2019-03-29 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Noodle always chooses to do the things he wants to do while never getting around to doing the things he NEEDS to do. Award-winning children’s author Julia Cook uses Noodle to creatively highlight a conundrum all children struggle with and offers simple strategies to help them learn how to balance doing what needs to be done while still finding time for fun.
Download or read book See You Later Procrastinator written by Pamela Espeland and published by Free Spirit Publishing. This book was released on 2007-11-28 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kids today are notorious for putting things off—it’s easy for homework and chores to take a backseat to playing video games, hanging out with friends, watching television, or surfing online. Full-color cartoons and kid-friendly text teach kids how to get motivated, stay motivated, and get things done. Kids learn 12 reasons why people procrastinate and 12 Procrastination Busters that can help; 20 ways to kiss procrastination good-bye; tips for avoiding setbacks like the dreaded Domino Effect; and Mighty Motivators and Fun Rewards to keep them on track. See You Later, Procrastinator! gives kids lots of ways to kick the procrastination habit and feel more in charge of their lives.
Download or read book Cupid Is a Procrastinator written by Kate Hurley and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2015-02-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where's My Love Story? It's your third wedding this year. You are livening up the dance floor with a stirring rendition of "YMCA." Suddenly, the moment comes that separates the crowd like black and white socks. The Slow Dance. This one's in a pair, this one's not in a pair. You are not in a pair. You thought you would be married much sooner, but it hasn't worked out that way. "This is not the life I imagined," you whisper as you eat your wedding cake. This book was written with you in mind. Kate Hurley doesn't offer a magic formula that will bring your spouse to you, nor does she ask you to be content with your "gift" of singleness. She gives you permission to grieve your unmet expectations while opening your heart and life to unforeseen possibilities. Includes a Group Study Guide The author is committed to giving twenty percent of her profits from this book to AIDchild (www.aidchild.org), an orphanage in Uganda for children living with AIDS, and iEmpathize (www.iempathize.org), an organization that fights to eradicate child exploitation.
Download or read book Counseling the Procrastinator in Academic Settings written by Henri C. Schouwenburg and published by Amer Psychological Assn. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is about counseling students who procrastinate. It consists of a collection of experiences, procedures, and research provided by psychologists who specialize in counseling students who seek help for their dilatory tendencies. Although procrastination, or putting off until tomorrow what one should do today, is a phenomenon well-known for thousands of years, it is only recently that systematic research has been conducted with respect to its manifestations, causes, and cures. One probable reason for studying procrastination is that procrastinators continually fail to adhere temporally to schedules they and others have set, which in industrial societies is an important precondition for the efficient use of technology, time, and other resources. This volume is intended as a handbook for counselors, student advisers, and psychologists seeking to prevent or treat procrastination in students. It is organized into three parts. Part I is theoretical, and it begins with two relatively short theoretical background chapters. Part II presents, in a somewhat arbitrary sequence, a number of counseling and intervention models developed for procrastinating students. Finally, Part III is an epilogue consisting of one somewhat critical final chapter on the status and future of intervention models for counseling the procrastinator in academic settings"--Pref..
Download or read book The Procrastinator s Handbook written by Rita Emmett and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-05-26 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Almost everyone procrastinates. For some it causes problems and strains relationships at home and at work. For most people, though, procrastination is a frustrating or troublesome habit we would like to overcome. Rita Emmett will inspire you to get started. With humor and with advice drawn from her own triumph over procrastination and that of people she has met at her acclaimed seminars, she gives you proven tips and techniques for: - identifying how and why you put things off - motivating yourself to begin-and finish-unpleasant tasks - organizing your time and efforts to achieve your goals - developing strategies to move forward when stuck or reverting to old procrastination patterns Filled with useful advice and real-life stories of people who have overcome procrastination, and written with a winning touch, The Procrastinator's Handbook is as entertaining as it is helpful and rewarding. After reading it, you'll find that your self-esteem and your productivity grow.
Download or read book The Procrastinator s Guide to Success written by Lynn Lively and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 1999-07-19 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone procrastinates. The question is, is doing nothing working for you or against you? Author Lynn Lively, a self-confessed (but reformed) procrastinator, will help you get to where you want to go...with no more excuses. With THE PROCRASTINATOR'S GUIDE TO SUCCESS, you can stop losing precious time, break the cycle of self-blame, overcome inertia, and create the life you really want. Procrastination can be defined as the failure to make things happen. But are you really procrastinating, or simply thinking about a problem to be solved? THE PROCRASTINATOR'S GUIDE TO SUCCESS will show you how to tell the difference! You will also learn how to: work through "worst-case" scenarios; figure out what's within your control and what isn't; procrastinate strategically; and, finally, practice self-direction! Special sections include: Confessions of a Procrastinator; "Brain-dumps," "Gut-wrenchers," "Busywork Alerts," and other handy lists. Want to be your own biggest fan? Be the hero of your own life by making your own dreams come true. Read THE PROCRASTINATOR'S GUIDE TO SUCCESS and prepare for your life to change.
Download or read book The Procrastinator s Mind written by Mr. Balivada and published by NotionPress. This book was released on 2020-02 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stop Procrastination, Step by Step The Procrastinator’s Mind empathizes with procrastinators and seeks to understand the behavior of procrastination within their reality without judging them. The author gets to the core of the psychology of procrastination and provides practices and solutions that are proven to stop procrastination and inspire the journey toward discipline. The author takes a more personal and familiar approach that affects the reader’s whole life and sense of self-respect and not just preach more productivity at work. The book delves deeply into and analyses topics such as self-esteem, fear, emotion, thought, assertiveness, identity, and self-efficacy, and the effects of these elements on procrastination. Often when we procrastinate, we have some work that we are running away from, a work that poses a fear in terms of our self-esteem, effort, or ability. During this time, we go on a binge to understand and solve our procrastination. This book intends to help one procrastinate less by building the awareness of the subconscious and conscious processes within a procrastinator.
Download or read book The Procrastinator s Guide to Retirement written by David Trahair and published by Cormorant Books. This book was released on 2021-03-06 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let’s face it, planning and saving for retirement is not easy. We are told that the earlier we start the better and that the “magic of compounding” will make our dreams come true if we simply trust the stock market and our investment advisor. But for most people it’s simply not possible. People in their twenties are often saddled with student debt and may be struggling to find suitable full-time employment. Saving for retirement is the last thing on their minds, as it should be. Then in our thirties and forties we tend to do things like get married, have kids, and buy houses. All these things cost a lot of money! So for many people there simply isn’t any money left to put away for retirement. Therefore many of us become procrastinators when it comes to saving for retirement. But there is hope. This book will take you step-by-step though planning and saving for retirement starting in your fifties and the best way to fund your retirement years. It is designed for people approaching retirement who want to ensure it is comfortable and stress-free.
Download or read book The Procrastinator s Guide to Productivity written by Nicky Huys and published by Nicky Huys. This book was released on 2023-05-14 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Procrastinator's Guide to Productivity" is a self-help book that provides a practical and actionable approach to overcoming procrastination and achieving greater productivity. It begins by exploring the different types of procrastination and the roadblocks that prevent individuals from being productive. The book then offers specific techniques and strategies to break the cycle of procrastination, such as setting achievable goals, developing routines, and managing time effectively. Additionally, it provides tips for changing one's mindset to develop a growth mindset and embrace challenges. Throughout the book, the author draws on personal experiences and research-based insights to offer a relatable and engaging guide that will help readers to become more productive and achieve their goals.
Download or read book The Procrastinator s Guide to Taxes Made Easy written by Grace W. Weinstein and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003-12-30 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grace W. Weinstein shows readers how to avoid the stress of doing their taxes—while saving money. Taxes: We put them off because they’re stressful—they’re stressful because we put them off. When filing day comes we scramble for documents, chase down accountants, and curse ourselves for not taking care of it sooner. With this step-by-step, month-by-month guide, learn the easy way to: • Pay the least amount of tax • Take advantage of tax breaks • Fight the IRS by filing an appeal • Document a home office • Make end-of-year gifts • Cut taxes on investment income • And more... The sooner you start, the sooner you’ll be done. Discover the easier way to do your taxes...with The Procrastinator’s Guide. Includes a resource guide to the books, pamphlets, software and websites that can help you get organized, save money and—when necessary—fight the IRS.
Download or read book The Procrastinator s Guide to the Job Hunt written by Lorelei Lanum and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-06-01 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lorelei Lanum leads you gently through all the necessary steps—from sending out the perfect resume to handling the inevitable rejections (and offers) that come your way—to find yourself not just a job, but the right job. Whether you just graduated college, lost a job, or decided to find a better one, you know that finding a job is a job in itself, and there’s no time to waste. With so much to get done and so many dead ends to face, your worst enemy—even in a tough economy—is your own procrastination. By following the simple step-by-step process outlined here, you’ll be able to get off that couch, increase your confidence, find the job you want—and start collecting those paychecks! With this guide, learn how to: • Plan ahead for a stress-free job search • Get yourself started • Perfect your resume • Scope out hidden opportunities • Impress your interviewer
Download or read book The Procrastinator s Guide to the ACT 2005 written by Kaplan and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2004-12-28 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Minimize Your Study Time. Maximize Your Score." Postponed studying for the ACT? No problem -- Kaplan's got you covered with "The Procrastinator's Guide to the ACT, 2005 Edition." Instead of cramming, use this guide to target your review with a simple, step-by-step approach. You will concentrate on strategies to help you score more points in each section and learn how to avoid making costly mistakes. You'll score higher on the ACT -- Guaranteed. This concise approach offers: - Full-length practice test with detailed answer explanations - An overview of the four ACT subject tests: English, Math, Reading, and Science Reasoning - Proven score-raising strategies for each question type - Kaplan's approach to writing a high-scoring essay - Last-minute tips and stress management advice
Download or read book Dana the Procrastinator written by Dane Reid and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dana was a procrastinator. He was always late for everything, and even missed his birthday party! He was never late again.
Download or read book The Procrastinator s Bible written by Sam Choo and published by Hope Publishing. This book was released on with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Procrastinator's Bible: How to Always Leave Things for Tomorrow Welcome to the ultimate guide for every dedicated dawdler, chronic procrastinator, and master of delay! The Procrastinator's Bible is your tongue-in-cheek roadmap to perfecting the art of putting things off, embracing last-minute panic, and celebrating the joys of doing absolutely nothing. Inside this humor-packed book, you’ll find: * Hilarious Techniques: Discover the fine art of cramming, the beauty of the unfinished to-do list, and the best ways to miss flights and still enjoy your journey. * Procrastination Strategies: Learn how to dodge house chores, delay your fitness goals, and keep your relationships casual – all while looking busy and productive. * Famous Procrastinators: Be inspired by historical and modern-day figures who turned procrastination into an art form, proving that you can still achieve greatness even if you start at the last minute. But here’s the serious warning: if you actually follow this book’s advice, you’re guaranteed to ruin your life. Filled with witty anecdotes, sarcastic tips, and ironic reflections, The Procrastinator's Bible ultimately reveals the truth behind procrastination and why doing the opposite is the real key to success. Perfect for anyone who loves to laugh at their own procrastinating habits, this book will entertain, enlighten, and maybe even motivate you to finally take action – today, not tomorrow. Dive in, have a laugh, and then get moving!
Download or read book The Big Thing written by Phyllis Korkki and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-08-09 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times business journalist explains why it’s important for people to pursue big creative projects, and identifies both the obstacles and the productive habits that emerge on the path to completion—including her own experience writing this book. Whether it’s the Great American Novel or a groundbreaking new app, many people want to create a Big Thing, but finding the motivation to get started, let alone complete the work, can be daunting. In The Big Thing, New York Times business writer and editor Phyllis Korkki combines real-life stories, science, and insights from her own experience to illuminate the factors that drive people to complete big creative projects—and the obstacles that threaten to derail success. In the course of creating her own Big Thing—this book—Korkki explores the individual and collaborative projects of others: from memoirs, art installations, and musical works to theater productions, small businesses, and charities. She identifies the main aspects of a Big Thing, including meaningful goals, focus and effort, the difficulties posed by the demands of everyday life, and the high risk of failure and disappointment. Korkki also breaks down components of the creative process and the characteristics that define it, and offers her thoughts on avoiding procrastination, staying motivated, scheduling a routine, and overcoming self-doubt and the restrictions of a day job. Filled with inspiring stories, practical advice, and a refreshing dose of honesty, The Big Thing doesn’t minimize the negative side of such pursuits—including the fact that big projects are hard to complete and raise difficult questions about one’s self-worth. Inspiring, wise, humorous, and good-natured, The Big Thing is a meditation on the importance of self-expression and purpose.
