Overcoming procrastination is one of those things we'll get around to--eventually. It's About Time! goes beyond time management books on this eternal problem by tracing procrastinating behavior to personality traits and early family dynamics. Using quizzes and case studies, psychologist Linda Sapadin helps readers find their own personal style and then helps them tailor an individual program for change.
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Dr. Linda Sapadin is an adjunct professor at Hofstra University and a clinical psychologist who specializes in helping people overcome self-defeating patterns. Dr. Sapadin lives in Valley Stream, New York.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By L. Messinger
Format:Paperback
As a lifelong procrastinator on her way down the hill, I have read MANY books on this subject as I try to conquer my problem. This book is the best for me. Others who criticize the categorization may not realize that no one fits into one niche. Because I fit into three categories, I do the exercises for all of them. The visualization exercises are so powerful they bring me to tears! I don't understand why, as they are abstract, but my reaction tells me they are hitting the mark.
I have improved my productivity greatly by DOING the exercises in this book. For me, learning the causes behind my behavior helped me to make better use of my time, most days now! For the rest of them, I have learned to be more forgiving and not become frozen in the self-blame and guilt that contribute to the problem. Each day is not just another day to put things off, but another day to try again!
I have improved my productivity greatly by DOING the exercises in this book. For me, learning the causes behind my behavior helped me to make better use of my time, most days now! For the rest of them, I have learned to be more forgiving and not become frozen in the self-blame and guilt that contribute to the problem. Each day is not just another day to put things off, but another day to try again!
31 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was not my first nor last book on procrastination. If you're like me, you read self-help books seeking out the little nugget of gold that is going to help make your life better once you put into practice your newfound wisdom. That's just what I find with Linda Sapadin's book.
While others may frown upon her mode of classification, its forgivable given the mountainous job it is to delve into the psychology of just one person. As a procrastinator, I used books on organization, goal setting and self-motivation. But Sapadin's book helped me to locate the "real" reason I was accomplishing less than I am fully capable of achieving.
I joyfully recommend this book to anyone still grappling with issues of procrastination. You may not like being stereotyped, but your can easily overlook that once you get the results you're after, less procrastinating and more "getting things done".
While others may frown upon her mode of classification, its forgivable given the mountainous job it is to delve into the psychology of just one person. As a procrastinator, I used books on organization, goal setting and self-motivation. But Sapadin's book helped me to locate the "real" reason I was accomplishing less than I am fully capable of achieving.
I joyfully recommend this book to anyone still grappling with issues of procrastination. You may not like being stereotyped, but your can easily overlook that once you get the results you're after, less procrastinating and more "getting things done".
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
The book contains a test to help you indentify your procrastination styles from among the six, which I found very enlightening. The sections that identify the causes of procrastination and ways to overcome them were extremely useful and produced very clear results. Highly recommended.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's About Time: The Six Styles Of Procrastination and How to...
Really encouraging. This book help me to identify the styles that I fit into and exercises to free myself. I really did not know that being a profectionist was a procrastinator.
Published 16 months ago by Fluffy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book!
This book has actually helped me a lot. I've never read another book though. It's great to find out what different types of procrastinator you are and seeing how to overcome it. Read more
Published on September 29, 2009 by Mhidden
3.0 out of 5 stars
best for people just realizing that they do this
I have mixed feelings about this book (I guess a three star review usually means that).
If you are just realizing that you procrastinate, then this is a good book to... Read more
If you are just realizing that you procrastinate, then this is a good book to... Read more
Published on August 17, 2007 by Mark_a_reader
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not to Waste It On this Book
This was my first,unfortunatly, book on procrastination, and absolutly the worst book on the subject. How simplistic to divide procrastination into six personality styles! Read more
Published on June 26, 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good starting point-recommended
I like the categorization of the six types of procrastination and think this is a good starting point in finding out why you procrastinate.
Published on October 12, 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars
an helpful, intelligent book written by a competent person
This is a very useful book for those who are actually concerned with a personal problem of procrastination. You do not waste your time by reading it. Read more
Published on August 27, 1999
3.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting, yet too simplistic
I read this book and sat and thought.....hummm...does she even know who I am and what my real problem is. Well, No! She classified me into a group, which makes me just a statistic. Read more
Published on May 28, 1999
4.0 out of 5 stars
The dark and unknown world of procrastination, revealed.
I believe Dr. Sapadin does an excellant job of explaining and bringing to light the world of procrastinators. Read more
Published on April 29, 1999
5.0 out of 5 stars
Practical, Helpful, Easy-to-Read
As a practicing psychotherapist, I found this book useful both with my patients and for myself. I particularly like the easy-to-read style and the way the authors have divided... Read more
Published on November 25, 1998
5.0 out of 5 stars
Practical, Helpful, Easy-to-Read
As a practicing psychotherapist, I found this book useful both with my patients and for myself. I particularly like the easy-to-read style and the way the authors have divided... Read more
Published on November 25, 1998
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