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Gemma Ray should have a PhD in procrastination. Her book on self discipline (that she had no self discipline to write) continues to top the best seller charts helping people develop their own self discipline strategies. Gemma writes from the heart for real people who need a hand pulling their finger out to take action and realise their potential.

Gemma has written for a number of publications, newspapers, blogs and businesses before realising a childhood dream of becoming an author. She writes "the books I need to read myself" and packages her research in a personal, fun account that is easy to read and even easier to implement.

Self proclaiming to "Not always having all my s*&% together", Gemma's down-to-earth delivery and style makes you fe ...more

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	Self Discipline: A How-To Guide to Stop Procrastination, Achieve Your Goals in 10 Steps and Build Daily Goal-Crushing Habits (The Stop Procrastinating and Start Living Series) 3.96 avg rating — 147 ratings — published 2018 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Stop Procrastinating in Six Steps: Get Back on Track With Six Powerful Productivity Strategies for Success (The Stop Procrastinating and Start Living Series) 4.11 avg rating — 111 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Stop Procrastinating and Start Living: Beat Procrastination and Boost Productivity for Self Care and Success 3.85 avg rating — 41 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ask & Act: 10 Inspirational Tips to Get You Started on Your Entrepreneurial Journey by Jo Macfarlane, Gemma Ray (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Ben Jones (Contributor) 3.29 avg rating — 7 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Self Discipline: A How-To Guide to Stop Procrastination, Achieve Your Goals in 10 Steps and Build Daily Goal-Crushing Habits (The Stop Procrastinating and Start Living Series) 3.33 avg rating — 3 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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My Most Powerful Self Love Affirmation for 2023

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It’s something I do every year and a question in my free 2023 Reflections workbook (click here to get your copy – a great way to start the new year).

I thought I had my word of the year sorted. I usually start thinking about it in November. This year is a little bit different and unexpected.

I can’t write too much about it at this stage (because we have had pretty much

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The Whole Truth

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“Procrastination is like a credit card: it’s a lot of fun until you get the bill.” - Christopher Parker”
― Gemma Ray, Self Discipline: A How-To Guide to Stop Procrastination, Achieve Your Goals in 10 Steps and Build Daily Goal-Crushing Habits

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“One of the most important keys to success is having the discipline to do what you know you should do, even when you don’t feel like doing it.” - Unknown”
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