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How to Beat Procrastination in the Digital Age
If you frequently feel that your life is one long disconnect between what you intend to do and what you get around to doing, then this book is for you. If you’d like to create an improved, updated version of yourself, then don't drag your heels one more minute. Get this book now!
If you’re pleased with your accomplishments but know that it would be easier if you had a tailwind at your back, this book is also for you.
Why is it so Hard to Beat Procrastination in the Digital Age?
Accessible, appealing, addictive distractions are everywhere. Beepers beckon. Entertainment entices. Digital devices ding. Social networks seduce. Add up the hours you spend on stuff that has nothing to do with your personal or career goals. Now, is it any wonder that you’re teetering on the edge of the Boulevard of Broken Dreams?
Why is Procrastination so Hard to Change?
Because procrastination is driven by strong emotions and tenacious personality traits, it’s tough to change. If it were a simple matter, like “making resolutions” or “just doing it,” surely your mom’s nagging or your teacher’s scolding would have cured you of it years go.
To change an embedded habit, you need to implement specific skills and strategies tailored to your personality style. This is essential, as the right advice for one style is the wrong advice for another. One change program does not fit all.
There are 6 unique change programs in this book tailor-made for your personality style. Each program will provide you with:
Greater awareness of your personality’s strengths and weaknesses
Empowering thinking, speaking and acting skills
Creative guided imagery exercises
Innovative to-do assignments
Awareness of the change process
Motivational tips for how to stay on track
Knowledge of how technology can boost your productivity (rather than suck up your time)
What are the Six Styles of Procrastination?
The Perfectionist: “…BUT it’s not perfect!”
The Dreamer: “…BUT I hate dealing with those annoying details!”
The Worrier: “…BUT I’m afraid to make a change!”
The Crisis-Maker: “…BUT I only get motivated when I'm under the gun!”
The Defier: “ …BUT why should I do it?”
The Pleaser: “…BUT I have so much to do!”
Help! I Relate to Several Styles. What Does that Mean?
Don’t panic. Since these are human traits, it’s not unusual for you to identify with all of them, even though 1 or 2 will probably jump out at you. These 6 styles represent the outer polarities of 3 traits:
Attention to Details: The perfectionist pays too much attention to details; the dreamer doesn’t pay enough attention.
Focus on the Future: The worrier is too concerned about what might happen if; the crisis-maker is not sufficiently concerned (until crunch time).
Relating to Others: The defier goes against what others want; the pleaser is excessively oriented to what others want.
The best approach to strive for is balance in each one of these areas. The personality style quiz in the book will help you gain a greater awareness of which is your primary style.
If you’re pleased with your accomplishments but know that it would be easier if you had a tailwind at your back, this book is also for you.
Why is it so Hard to Beat Procrastination in the Digital Age?
Accessible, appealing, addictive distractions are everywhere. Beepers beckon. Entertainment entices. Digital devices ding. Social networks seduce. Add up the hours you spend on stuff that has nothing to do with your personal or career goals. Now, is it any wonder that you’re teetering on the edge of the Boulevard of Broken Dreams?
Why is Procrastination so Hard to Change?
Because procrastination is driven by strong emotions and tenacious personality traits, it’s tough to change. If it were a simple matter, like “making resolutions” or “just doing it,” surely your mom’s nagging or your teacher’s scolding would have cured you of it years go.
To change an embedded habit, you need to implement specific skills and strategies tailored to your personality style. This is essential, as the right advice for one style is the wrong advice for another. One change program does not fit all.
There are 6 unique change programs in this book tailor-made for your personality style. Each program will provide you with:
Greater awareness of your personality’s strengths and weaknesses
Empowering thinking, speaking and acting skills
Creative guided imagery exercises
Innovative to-do assignments
Awareness of the change process
Motivational tips for how to stay on track
Knowledge of how technology can boost your productivity (rather than suck up your time)
What are the Six Styles of Procrastination?
The Perfectionist: “…BUT it’s not perfect!”
The Dreamer: “…BUT I hate dealing with those annoying details!”
The Worrier: “…BUT I’m afraid to make a change!”
The Crisis-Maker: “…BUT I only get motivated when I'm under the gun!”
The Defier: “ …BUT why should I do it?”
The Pleaser: “…BUT I have so much to do!”
Help! I Relate to Several Styles. What Does that Mean?
Don’t panic. Since these are human traits, it’s not unusual for you to identify with all of them, even though 1 or 2 will probably jump out at you. These 6 styles represent the outer polarities of 3 traits:
Attention to Details: The perfectionist pays too much attention to details; the dreamer doesn’t pay enough attention.
Focus on the Future: The worrier is too concerned about what might happen if; the crisis-maker is not sufficiently concerned (until crunch time).
Relating to Others: The defier goes against what others want; the pleaser is excessively oriented to what others want.
The best approach to strive for is balance in each one of these areas. The personality style quiz in the book will help you gain a greater awareness of which is your primary style.
229 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 24, 2011
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About the author
Linda Sapadin
11 books16 followersDr. Sapadin is a psychologist, author and coach who specializes in helping people become the best they can be!
She is the author of 6 self-help books, including How to Beat Procrastination in the Digital Age: 6 Change Programs for 6 Personality Styles.
Contact her at LSapadin@DrSapadin.com.
To subscribe to her free E-newsletter, PsychWisdom, go to http://www.PsychWisdom.com.
Dr. Sapadin has been honored with Fellow status by the American Psychological Association, an indication that her work has had a national impact on the field of psychology.
She has been on many TV and radio shows, including the Today Show, Good Morning America, the Voice of America and National Public Radio.
Reporters seek out her expertise on a variety of psychological and relationship topics. Her work has been featured in hundreds of print publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, Psychology Today, Men’s Health, Cosmopolitan, Prevention, Redbook, Good Housekeeping, Men’s Health, Lifetime TV.com, WedMD.com and more.
Pam Weyman, program director of the Smithsonian Associates, calls Dr. Sapadin an example of “the best standard of instructors here at the Smithsonian, an institution that seeks out only the most qualified in their field.”
She is the author of 6 self-help books, including How to Beat Procrastination in the Digital Age: 6 Change Programs for 6 Personality Styles.
Contact her at LSapadin@DrSapadin.com.
To subscribe to her free E-newsletter, PsychWisdom, go to http://www.PsychWisdom.com.
Dr. Sapadin has been honored with Fellow status by the American Psychological Association, an indication that her work has had a national impact on the field of psychology.
She has been on many TV and radio shows, including the Today Show, Good Morning America, the Voice of America and National Public Radio.
Reporters seek out her expertise on a variety of psychological and relationship topics. Her work has been featured in hundreds of print publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, Psychology Today, Men’s Health, Cosmopolitan, Prevention, Redbook, Good Housekeeping, Men’s Health, Lifetime TV.com, WedMD.com and more.
Pam Weyman, program director of the Smithsonian Associates, calls Dr. Sapadin an example of “the best standard of instructors here at the Smithsonian, an institution that seeks out only the most qualified in their field.”
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July 4, 2024
In this book, Dr. Linda Sapadin includes a short quiz so readers can determine which type of procrastinators they might be out of six categories (Perfectionist, Dreamer, Worrier, Crisis-Maker, Defier, and Pleaser). Each chapter covers one of the types with "case-studies" and suggestions for improvements and new ways of thinking that are useful. The writing is clear, offers insight, and is a relatively quick read. I've used some of the information here in a class I teach for writers who procrastinate and it's been helpful.
The only problem with the book that I see is that with the title, I assumed when I bought it that there would be special information focusing on how our digital lives encourage distraction/procrastination from the things that really matter to us (work, family, self-care passion, etc.), but that element never really materializes in a meaningful way. If this book had a different title, it would have been 5 stars in terms of being what I expected and being a good bled of study of procrastination and potential solutions. But with that "digital age" this raised expectations that the book would be more specialized.
If you aren't hoping for info on how to focus on what matters to you instead of checking your Instagram account for the 75th time of the day, then this is a very good book about ways to combat procrastination.
The only problem with the book that I see is that with the title, I assumed when I bought it that there would be special information focusing on how our digital lives encourage distraction/procrastination from the things that really matter to us (work, family, self-care passion, etc.), but that element never really materializes in a meaningful way. If this book had a different title, it would have been 5 stars in terms of being what I expected and being a good bled of study of procrastination and potential solutions. But with that "digital age" this raised expectations that the book would be more specialized.
If you aren't hoping for info on how to focus on what matters to you instead of checking your Instagram account for the 75th time of the day, then this is a very good book about ways to combat procrastination.
August 20, 2020
Wow! What a great book!!! A must read for every college student, particularly any with procrastinating tendencies. I am typically not a self help reader, but this incredibly readable book breaks down different types of procrastination and addresses practical solutions to each. It is motivating, at times funny, but always with tangible, clear and concise action strategies/recommendations. Should be all college students go to guide, as well as leaving it close by for reminders.
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