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Understanding Procrastination: An Insight Into Procrastinating and Distractions and How to Control Them
Do you have plans and dreams but struggle to turn your intentions into actions? Do you find you get distracted easily?
Do you find that much time has passed and you haven't achieved as much as you would have liked because you were distracted? If the answer to any of these is 'Yes' then you may be a procrastinator.
Procrastination refers to the act of delaying or putting off a task or a collection of responsibilities unnecessarily.
It is the drive that prevents us from completing the tasks that we intend to achieve.
Those who like to procrastinate are typically perfectionists. In their minds, it is better and more acceptable to never start doing a task at all than to risk not completing it perfectly. Some people who procrastinate also claim that they function more effectively under pressure.
When we postpone our tasks, we are conscious of the fact that doing this is probably not a good idea, yet we still decide to do it.
In this book you are going to discover exactly how and why you procrastinate, as well as the reasons why you find it impossible to stop doing it. Most importantly, you will learn how to use the most effective techniques to stop procrastinating and start accomplishing your future goals.
Do you find that much time has passed and you haven't achieved as much as you would have liked because you were distracted? If the answer to any of these is 'Yes' then you may be a procrastinator.
Procrastination refers to the act of delaying or putting off a task or a collection of responsibilities unnecessarily.
It is the drive that prevents us from completing the tasks that we intend to achieve.
Those who like to procrastinate are typically perfectionists. In their minds, it is better and more acceptable to never start doing a task at all than to risk not completing it perfectly. Some people who procrastinate also claim that they function more effectively under pressure.
When we postpone our tasks, we are conscious of the fact that doing this is probably not a good idea, yet we still decide to do it.
In this book you are going to discover exactly how and why you procrastinate, as well as the reasons why you find it impossible to stop doing it. Most importantly, you will learn how to use the most effective techniques to stop procrastinating and start accomplishing your future goals.
288 pages, Paperback
Published February 26, 2023
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About the author
Jason Newman
4 books41 followersHi! I'm Jason from London UK. I write self help books based on my own experiences of dealing with problems. I've had my fair share of personal challenges so I decided to write about them and share my wisdom and try to help others.
My first book was about how you can cut down how much you drink alcohol so that you can enjoy a drink rather than depending on it. I've had so much positive feedback for that book that I decided to write more.
My first book was about how you can cut down how much you drink alcohol so that you can enjoy a drink rather than depending on it. I've had so much positive feedback for that book that I decided to write more.
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June 24, 2025
I love this book! Understanding Procrastination: An Insight Into Procrastinating and Distractions and How to Control Them (Paperback)
Not only because it has shown me the many reasons why I procrastinate and what strategies I could use against said procrastination. But because this book will be useful to many people of all ages and disciplines. I loved it so much that I texted my son, who mentors young men, to buy the book IMMEDIATELY!!!! I could go on about the way the book shows the way emotional, intellectual, biological, and societal issues affect or cause procrastination but because of the strategies shown I can walk away from the book (I won't walk away, trust me. I will be reading and re-reading this book again because it is a treasure trove of explanations, resources, and strategies) with the feeling that I am not really a slave of procrastination habits. If you procrastinate in anything -- writing, job goals, dieting, housework, visionary goals-- get this book now!
Not only because it has shown me the many reasons why I procrastinate and what strategies I could use against said procrastination. But because this book will be useful to many people of all ages and disciplines. I loved it so much that I texted my son, who mentors young men, to buy the book IMMEDIATELY!!!! I could go on about the way the book shows the way emotional, intellectual, biological, and societal issues affect or cause procrastination but because of the strategies shown I can walk away from the book (I won't walk away, trust me. I will be reading and re-reading this book again because it is a treasure trove of explanations, resources, and strategies) with the feeling that I am not really a slave of procrastination habits. If you procrastinate in anything -- writing, job goals, dieting, housework, visionary goals-- get this book now!
July 18, 2024
If you've ever had a problem with procrastination and would like to find out about strategies to avoid procrastinating in the future, this is a book that will benefit you. It explores reasons why we procrastinate in the first place (It isn't always just because of laziness!) and offers strategies and habits we can develop to avoid procrastinating in the future.
There were a few slight errors that I found, missing commas, etc. But not many. And there were some sentences longer than I felt were needed. Where a long sentence could have been shortened for clarity into two or more without losing the message of the sentence.
Overall, however, I found that it is a very helpful book. Anyone looking for ways to be more productive and rid themselves of the bad habit of procrastination would find this book helpful.
There were a few slight errors that I found, missing commas, etc. But not many. And there were some sentences longer than I felt were needed. Where a long sentence could have been shortened for clarity into two or more without losing the message of the sentence.
Overall, however, I found that it is a very helpful book. Anyone looking for ways to be more productive and rid themselves of the bad habit of procrastination would find this book helpful.
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