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The revised edition of the self-published hit, offering powerful strategies to end procrastination.

Why do we sabotage our own best intentions? How can we eliminate procrastination from our lives for good? Based on current psychological research and supplemented with clear strategies for change, this concise guide will help readers finally break free from self-destructive ideas and habits, and move into freedom and accomplishment. With numerous practical tips for change, Solving the Procrastination Puzzle brings clarity and scientific studies—and a touch of humor!—to the quest for successfully achieving goals. This accessible guide is perfect for entrepreneurs, parents, students, and anyone who wants to get unstuck, stop delaying, and start living their most inspired life.

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"Don’t be mislead by the concise size (100 pages) of this book. Timothy Pychyl has been helping people change their put-it-off mindsets for twenty years. Each page has been carefully thought out to hold readers’ attention as he tells us how to get about doing what we need to do in order to make our lives more productive and fulfilling. Laced with cartoons to keep readers laughing as they learn, the guidance is wise, down-to-earth, and easy to embrace."
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About the Author

Timothy A. Pychyl Ph.D. is an associate professor of psychology at Carleton University in Ottawa. Researching and writing about procrastination since 1995, Pychyl has garnered an international reputation for his scholarship and a global audience for his iProcrastinate podcasts and his popular Don’t Delay blog with Psychology Today (www.psychologytoday.com/blog/dont-delay). Visit him online at: procrastination.ca.

Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: TarcherPerigee; Reprint edition (December 26, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0399168125
ISBN-13: 978-0399168123
Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.3 x 8.2 inches
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Average Customer Review: 117 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #93,102 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #215 in Books > Self-Help > Time Management
- #1971 in Books > Self-Help > Success
- #2195 in Books > Self-Help > Motivational

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Reading about procrastination is also procrastination, so get this book and stop searching for the ultimate answer.

November 20, 2013

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I'm a chronic procrastinator on a journey to become a more productive and efficient person. In the last couple of months I've read a number of books on procrastination and this is the best so far. This is a concise book that offers practical advice on how to break our nasty procrastination habits (habits is the key word here). What I found particularly useful about this book, is that it also explains the cognitive and behavioural biases that underlie procrastination. This is particularly important to me, since I just can't do something if I don't understand the rational behind it.
Okay, I should stop procrastinating and get back to work now.

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I am particularly happy that this is a short book and the author ...

May 15, 2016

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The first book on beating procrastination that I've read which explains the psychological basis for the behavior and gives practical steps for change. Pychyl's book is a quick read with helpful excercises. I experienced immediate improvement. Just finished reading it and thought this is an extraordinary book. I am particularly happy that this is a short book and the author resisted the temptation to transform it into a 300+ page monster. Descriptions of what procrastination is and why we do it are clearly written, and instructions to overcome it are also clear and simple to put into practice. I loved it.

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April 17, 2017

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I've read several books on procrastinating and habit formation (The Now Habit, The Willpower Instinct, Better Than Before, Mini-Habits) but this one is the best. It's written in a clean and practical style. After reading this book, I even started listening to Pychyl's podcast and also found a very good lecture he did posted on YouTube. I think this book deserves a lot more attention. I'm happy I stumbled upon it and am super-satisfied with my purchase. :)

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Gayle Scroggs, PhD

Want To Get Started--and Finish?

May 16, 2014

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This book was so good that I had barely gotten through the first two chapters when I stopped procrastinating on my exercise routine by understanding that I don't need to be "in the right mood" to get started, that getting started creates the right mood. Six weeks later, I'm still walking an hour each morning (and several pounds lighter). Reading a few more chapters nudged me to stop procrastinating on writing my blog posts and delaying updating financial records because I now remind myself that my future self will thank me. Tim Pychyl does a superb job of showing how to apply the latest research on procrastination and goal setting with great examples and cartoons. When the thought of procrastinating enters my mind, I now realize I am being tempted to "buy time" but with a credit card with a very high interest rate. . . No way I'm gonna fall for that! So I get back on track. In short, don't delay in reading this book. It's worth ten times its price. I'll be giving it as a gift to several people--and it will get there on time, under budget.

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February 27, 2014

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Dr. Pychyl gets right to the point, outlining the major issues involved in procrastination and giving solid advice that can be put into practice right away. I am SO tired of reading self-help books which drone on and on for hundreds of pages; this was a breath of fresh air. He mentions studies, but not in detail - just getting the important points. I read his book in less than a day, and had five note cards with the things that should be important to me. Clearly stated! Of course procrastination is a significant problem, and won't go away just because you read this book, but the book will give you the tools you need. If you want more detail, he points you to his web site, where you can get all the detail you want... but wouldn't that just be more procrastinating?

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February 14, 2017

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It works. I get things dine every time i read the book. I start to procrastinate. I open the book and read a random page and i start doing what i ought to do. Recommended!

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I highly recommend reading if you're having trouble getting started on a ...

January 25, 2017

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This book has totally helped me on some major projects I had been delaying. I highly recommend reading if you're having trouble getting started on a daunting task. I simply read a chapter and then go get to work and feel great about things.

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Hesso

Very Good Method To Tackle Procrastination

September 16, 2015

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“Solving The Procrastination Problem,” is very concise, to the point and most likely about all one needs to at least get started. I’ve followed Dr. Pychyl for many years, listening to his podcasts and reading articles he has written for the Psychology Today blog on procrastination. All of these provide a wealth of information, but as he points out, a wealth of interesting information isn’t always a good thing for procrastinators. One thing always seems to end up leading to another, except to the one thing the procrastinator needs to be doing. For some reason, unearthing our reasoning behind procrastination feels rewarding, yet most of the time, simply knowing isn’t not sufficient for permanent change.

I can find no fault with Dr. Pychyl’s methodology or the writing etc. When you finish the book however, you are once again faced with whether or not to commit to tackling this problem. I think there’s an old saying from AA that goes, “Working the program is simple, but it ain’t easy.” The book is nothing but words on a page if one isn’t quite ready to commit, because what’s contained in this book is about as good as it gets, so faulting the book won't be the problem if one doesn't start. The instructions are easy and understandable, yet the process. . . maybe not.

Dr. Pychyl is also forthright about the uphill climb in tackling procrastination. What a well-worn groove this behavior is. So it’s best to go into to it with your eyes open and maybe even use Post It notes or other methods to remind yourself that you’ll find reasons why not to continue. That in itself is probably the best reason “to”continue. Good luck!

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