Is procrastination blowing away your career plans? Exploding your goals? Blasting away your self-esteem? Bursting your relationships? Almost everyone procrastinates. For some the impact can be serious, causing damaged relationships at home and at work. For most people, procrastination is a troublesome habit they know they should be able to overcome. Rita Emmett is the one to inspire us to get started. With advice drawn from her own experience and that of people she has met at her acclaimed seminars, Emmett empowers procrastinators to identify the behavioral styles and patterns they use for putting things off, apply proven antiprocrastination tips and techniques for achieving goals, and develop strategies to move forward when stuck or reverting to patterns. As a recovering procrastinator, Emmett knows firsthand how procrastinators think, the circumstances that trigger and sustain putting-off behavior and what procrastinators need and want. The Procrastinator's Handbook is designed for use at home, at work, or while traveling. In Rita Emmett's hands, self-improvement is as entertaining as it is rewarding.
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"There were some parts of this book I didn't need to read. That being said, however; it was well written, motivating and easy to read. It actually helped me out a bit. I will definitely keep it on the shelf and use it to refresh my memory every now and then. "
— Morgan (4 out of 5 stars)
“Among the techniques and concepts, stories and humor, quotes and ‘quick tips,' you will find something to help you get started... painlessly, enjoyably. And isn't ‘getting started' the hardest part of any project?
— Jack Canfield, co-author of the bestselling, Chicken Soup for the Soul seriesMasters of procrastination, ALERT! To end your procrastination, read this book.
— Mark Victor Hansen, co-author of the bestselling, Chicken Soup for the Soul series" This was an awesome book to help you realize why procrastinating is actually serving a purpose in your life, although it's not normally a good purpose. It really did help me start to move in good directions when I felt frozen. "
— Amy, 2/20/2014" This book is a quick and easy read. It is thought-provoking because the author addresses the issues of procrastination and time management from a different perspective than most time-management books. Very enlightening. "
— Brandi, 1/16/2014" Great wake up call to all foot-draggers "
— Pat, 11/5/2013" There were some parts of this book I didn't need to read. That being said, however; it was well written, motivating and easy to read. It actually helped me out a bit. I will definitely keep it on the shelf and use it to refresh my memory every now and then. "
— Morgan, 10/17/2013" A good starting point for people trying to get off their ass. Easily digestible. "
— Greg, 7/23/2013" A quick read, but full of useful tips and information to make one think about procrastinatory habits and make an effort to overcome them. "
— Kelly, 7/20/2013" I finished it. That says it all. Couldn't even bring myself to crack the spine of some of the other ones people have given me through the years. "
— Tiffany, 5/4/2013" Based on the fact that it took me months and I still didn't finish it, I give the procrastinators handbook ONE star! "
— Lauren, 2/24/2013" Loved the advice to set aside a specific amount of time for a task - then walk away..... amongst other things "
— Tamara, 11/27/2012" The book takes you back to so many reasons you procrastinate that sometimes gets you tired. The last chapters are much better since they focus on taking action to stop procrastination. Way to many stories for my liking... "
— Fabricio, 9/28/2012" Full of tips and suggestions. "
— Genevieve, 6/18/2012" I really enjoyed it and need to read it again. "
— Julie, 2/18/2012" I enjoy this book because I am a procrastinator and it presents good approaches for conquering my issue. The recaps and exercises at the end of each chapter help reinforce the reading. "
— Rob, 2/17/2012" Really NOT helpful. I'm not a real hard core procrastinator, though. But, I didn't find one nugget of help that I could use. "
— Ed, 1/30/2012" Best book on procrastination ever. It only helps sometimes but at least I get SOME work done. jeesh. "
— Lana, 1/9/2012" At last, a bool on procrastination that makes sense without making you feel like crap. I'm not sure that I'm cured, but I have a few good techniques to keep my procrastinating tendencies at bay. "
— Anna, 2/20/2011" I quite liked the book despite having a really self-help form and title. The content though is well structured, provides good examples, some exercise and several quotes (my favorite). Definitely a good read if having problems with procrastinating or even decision-making. "
— Natasa, 2/7/2011" I liked this book. There's nothing super revolutionary in it but lots of practical ideas that if implemented would probably really change my life for the better. I'm a huge procrastinator and lot of what she wrote rings true. "
— Sadie, 2/5/2011" Loved the advice to set aside a specific amount of time for a task - then walk away..... amongst other things "
— Tamara, 12/30/2010" Full of tips and suggestions. "
— Genevieve, 6/10/2010" Based on the fact that it took me months and I still didn't finish it, I give the procrastinators handbook ONE star! "
— Lauren, 6/3/2010" A good starting point for people trying to get off their ass. Easily digestible. "
— Greg, 3/4/2009" This was an awesome book to help you realize why procrastinating is actually serving a purpose in your life, although it's not normally a good purpose. It really did help me start to move in good directions when I felt frozen. "
— Amy, 1/4/2009" Really NOT helpful. I'm not a real hard core procrastinator, though. But, I didn't find one nugget of help that I could use. "
— Ed, 9/14/2008" Best book on procrastination ever. It only helps sometimes but at least I get SOME work done. jeesh. "
— Lana, 5/8/2007