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The Now Habit is the first complete strategic plan for eliminating the causes and overcoming the effects of procrastination.
The methods explained here can help any busy person to accomplish more, in less time, without the stress and anxiety caused by procrastination and looming deadlines.
If you are a manager, professional, entrepreneur, writer, homemaker or student, this book will teach you the skills you need to reach your goals more quickly. Whether faced with the small, important tasks of day to day life, or larger more complex challenges, The Now Habit will provide you with the tools to succeed. If you already do work effectively, but find that you have too little time and too much to do, The Now Habit will help you prioritize your tasks to in order to free up more time for guilt-free recreation.
In his step by step guide, Neil Fiore, Ph.D. explains a number of proven approaches for eliminating procrastination from your life. The Now Habit offers you the opportunity to really take advantage of guilt-free play time, confident that your work is really done.
Author Neil Fiore brings practical life and work tools to his seminar participants, including executives, managers and employees, helping them to reach new levels of top performance.
"Just bought this (kindle for iPad is probably the best thing happened after discovering libraries). It was an impulse purchase but reviews are positive and this book will be my one (and quite likely only) self-help book. I have hopes that I can apply lessons learned in my teaching and course planning."
— Heidi (4 out of 5 stars)
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Simple, Effective, Immediately Useful The first comprehensive strategic system for overcoming the causes and eliminating the effects of procrastination. Techniques to help any busy person get more things done more quickly, without the anxiety and stress brought on by delay and pressing deadlines. If you are a professional, manager, student, entrepreneur, writer, or homemaker, this audio book will help you achieve your goals more rapidly-whether they be large, complex challenges or the small, essential tasks of everyday life and work. If you now work effectively even though you have too much to do and too little time, THE NOW HABIT will show you how to prioritize your goals to allow more time for guilt-free play. Step by step, Neil Fiore, Ph.D. reveals numerous tested strategies for ridding your life of procrastination: Use the symptoms of procrastination to trigger the cure Overcome the perfectionism and fear of failure that lie behind procrastination Benefit from making positive statements about work instead of sabotaging yourself with negative statements Make your worry work for you Use the Unschedule time-management techniques Accomplish more in less time through efficient "flow state" work styles Assist the procrastinators in your life in overcoming their problems THE NOW HABIT promises you the chance to truly enjoy guilt-free recreational time, knowing the work is really behind you.
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The Now Habit Listener Reviews
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Halit Sert, 8/17/2021
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" This book helped me a lot. I'm definitely going to be rereading this book. Gave me some concrete steps to build motivation and overcome the feeling of being overwhelmed with work, and school. "
— Felix, 2/15/2014 -
" This procrastination self-help CD offers a lot of the standard stuff like time management and realistic goals. But it also stresses planning play and pleasure time without guilt. It does include several nice guided relaxation sessions. "
— Mercedes, 2/9/2014 -
" I found the first half of this quite interesting, and it had some good bits about recognizing which types of things cause you to procrastinate and why. I only skimmed the second half, it was more about dealing with procrastitors in various situations. "
— Rachel, 2/1/2014 -
" I only read Chapters 1, 2 & the last chapter. Gave some good insight into "the procrastinator" and ideas of how to manage being around one. Would have liked to read more of it, next time... "
— Michelle, 1/6/2014 -
" It's a good read. For those who procrastinate, this will help you see and be aware why you procrastinate. "
— John, 12/20/2013 -
" Holy crap! What a great tool! If you want a strategy that can help you today to get over your procrastination, read this book. There's no tricks, just simple understanding. I recommended this for everyone. "
— Dina, 11/15/2013 -
" I find the tips really useful, and have re-listened to some of the disks several times now. "
— Paul, 11/14/2013 -
" I enjoyed reading this book. It has made me more aware of why and when I procrastinate, and also the power of scheduling guilt-free play time as a way to motivate myself to stay focused. "
— Laura, 10/24/2013 -
" For those of us that have trouble getting things done in a timely matter this book has some suggestions on how to look at things differently so that you do get them done. "
— Amanda, 10/13/2013 -
" The second 'self help' book..... and I enjoyed this one too. I got a wee bit stuck at chapter 7 but other than that found it readable and helpful. I stuggle to give a self help book more than 3 stars, but its definately worth the 'i liked it'. "
— Gerdav, 9/30/2013 -
" I always have trouble with the self-help books that have this programmed instruction and exercise regime that you are supposed to follow. This book is no exception, but its description of the roots of procrastination and the tools to overcome them are very worthwhile in their own right. "
— Jeroen, 4/21/2013 -
" Not bad. I'll probably use some of the suggestions but I found the examples too specific and the stuff about meditation/relaxation exercises a bit off-topic. "
— Kama, 6/29/2012 -
" This is a strange one. It is an attempt to help people overcome procrastination. The only problem is that the book is a real slow read. The phrasing is somewhat like a textbook which will probably make a lot of procrastinators quit this one. Good idea, execution is a little off. "
— Briostheman, 6/26/2012 -
" I'll review it later. Does that tell you anything? "
— Cindy, 5/3/2012 -
" A very valuable resource. Well worth the read. "
— John, 5/1/2012 -
" Some seminarians I visited were all reading this book and since procrastination has always been one of my problems I read it too. The main point seems, in retrospect, to allow oneself to have some fun as a reward for getting the scutwork done. "
— Nikki, 1/25/2012 -
" There should be a status for "re-reading," or "I'm going to read every day for the rest of my life like a devotional." "
— Christy, 9/29/2011 -
" Self-help category....how to use reverse psychology with procrastination "
— Kasha, 8/7/2011 -
" Great framework. Have read good review of this book. "
— Liz, 5/21/2011 -
" When two thirds of the book is dedicated to selling you on the other one third, I tune out very quickly. "
— Brian, 4/23/2011 -
" This is an excellent book if you are a chronic procrastinator like myself. It has already helped me a lot. "
— Charles, 4/22/2011 -
" Very interesting insights to the psychology of procrastination. "
— Jay, 4/11/2011 -
" Absolutely beautiful take-aways in this one. I have 8 pages of (small type) notes on things I either didn't know of didn't have a decent grasp on. His language is probably a bit too PhD for people's likings, but this is a gem on getting time, confidence, fears, and procrastination in order. "
— Richard, 3/8/2011 -
" After over two years on my bookshelves, I finally skimmed this book on procrastination. "
— Emily, 2/21/2011 -
" Liking this a lot so far. Very CBT. Just what the doctor (counsellor really) ordered. "
— Terry, 1/29/2011 -
" I only read Chapters 1, 2 & the last chapter. Gave some good insight into "the procrastinator" and ideas of how to manage being around one. Would have liked to read more of it, next time... "
— Michelle, 12/4/2010 -
" I recommended this book to anyone that has problems with procrastination and to those that interact with anyone with procrastination problems. "
— Doralia, 11/15/2010
About Neil Fiore
Neil Fiore, PhD, guides managers, executives, and their employees to new levels of peak performance. From his experience as a lieutenant with the 101st Airborne Division, a manager with Johnson & Johnson, a statistical analyst for Shell Oil, and a psychologist and career counselor at the University of California, Berkeley, Fiore brings practical tools for life and work to his seminar participants. He is the author of The Now Habit, Coping with the Emotional Impact of Cancer, Awaken Your Strongest Self, and others.He holds a doctorate in psychology and a BS degree in economics.