amp lsquo There is hope amp rsquo : expert writes guide to tackling procrastination. Psychology professor draws on 2 years of studying often crippling issue that can affect sufferers amp rsquo careers and even health amp hellip Procrastination: What it is, why it amp rsquo s a problem and what you can do about it is published by the American Psychological Association and is out now. - The Guardian
Why do we procrastinate? How can we stop wasting time, and finish our work?
Drawing on the latest theory and research, this book explains why people procrastinate, and provides practical, evidence-based strategies to help you stop delaying, complete your tasks, and fulfill your potential. At the heart of procrastination are your emotions and ability to regulate your mood. In this book you will learn how to dial down negative emotions, and replace old habits with new ones that can help you stay on track with your tasks and goals. You will also learn how to treat your procrastination with compassion, rather than harsh judgements or complicated analyses of your motivation.
Handy worksheets in the book help you recognize reasons why a task might be triggering negative feelings, plus how to be more self-compassionate, and how to build meaning into the everyday tasks that help you reach your goals. This book is ideal for anyone who struggles with procrastination, or knows someone who does, and who is looking for evidence-based insights and strategies for dealing with procrastination.
Drawing on the latest theory and research, this book explains why people procrastinate, and provides practical, evidence-based strategies to help you stop delaying, complete your tasks, and fulfill your potential. At the heart of procrastination are your emotions and ability to regulate your mood. In this book you will learn how to dial down negative emotions, and replace old habits with new ones that can help you stay on track with your tasks and goals. You will also learn how to treat your procrastination with compassion, rather than harsh judgements or complicated analyses of your motivation.
Handy worksheets in the book help you recognize reasons why a task might be triggering negative feelings, plus how to be more self-compassionate, and how to build meaning into the everyday tasks that help you reach your goals. This book is ideal for anyone who struggles with procrastination, or knows someone who does, and who is looking for evidence-based insights and strategies for dealing with procrastination.
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Discover evidence-based strategies to overcome procrastination by managing emotions and transforming habits. Practical worksheets guide you to reduce negative triggers, embrace self-compassion, and build focused routines that boost productivity and help you achieve meaningful goals.
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Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part I. How Procrastination Affects Your Life
Chapter . Procrastination: An All-Too-Common Problem
Chapter 2. That Mystical Land of Tomorrow: Lost Productivity and Abandoned Dreams
Chapter 3. Can Procrastination Be Bad for Your Health?
Chapter 4. Procrastination Through a Social Lens
Part II. When and Why Do People Procrastinate?
Chapter 5. Procrastination Decoded: Why Mood Matters
Chapter . Seek the Source
Part III. Evidence-Based Strategies to Help You Stop Procrastinating
Chapter 7. Why Mindset Matters
Chapter 8. Perspective Matters: The Power of Reframing
Chapter 9. Embrace Your Future Self to Bridge the Temporal Gap
Chapter . Ready, Set, Go!
References
Index
About the Author
Introduction
Part I. How Procrastination Affects Your Life
Chapter . Procrastination: An All-Too-Common Problem
Chapter 2. That Mystical Land of Tomorrow: Lost Productivity and Abandoned Dreams
Chapter 3. Can Procrastination Be Bad for Your Health?
Chapter 4. Procrastination Through a Social Lens
Part II. When and Why Do People Procrastinate?
Chapter 5. Procrastination Decoded: Why Mood Matters
Chapter . Seek the Source
Part III. Evidence-Based Strategies to Help You Stop Procrastinating
Chapter 7. Why Mindset Matters
Chapter 8. Perspective Matters: The Power of Reframing
Chapter 9. Embrace Your Future Self to Bridge the Temporal Gap
Chapter . Ready, Set, Go!
References
Index
About the Author
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781433838064
Publisert
2022-07-26
Utgiver
American Psychological Association
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
140 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
273
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