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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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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.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ TarcherPerigee; Illustrated edition (December 26, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0399168125
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0399168123
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.47 x 0.34 x 8.22 inches

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Nik

Excellent insights ... and not too long

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 1, 2022

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This is filled with great insights succinctly written. I've gone over it a few times and I can match up several things with my experience. Helped me a lot.

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Hesso

Very Good Method To Tackle Procrastination

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 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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I procrastinate...and have most of my long life. This is short and to the point. Practical and kind. I'm trusting in his techniques.

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Excellent practical book!

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Just finished reading Solving the Procrastination Puzzle. I've been procrastinating for months doing a particular project. Actually the way I have been procrastinating is by reading numerous self help books and watching the likes of Brian Tracy and many other self-help and goal setting gurus online. After reading this book, I've implemented a plan for myself to defeat procrastination:

1. Remind myself that if I don't want to do it now, I won't want to do it later either. I need to get started now, because there won't be time later!
2. If I sit down on my computer to start my project and I feel and have an adverse emotion and feel like getting up and doing something else, I will tell myself to keep my butt in that chair until I do the work I told myself I would do.
3. Since most of my distractions are at my home, a huge step for me will be to work in a quiet place away from here! I will go to the library every day and try to get a study room if available.
4. I have to forgive myself if I procrastinate. If I give in to a distraction briefly, I may have to "just get started" several times each day.
5. I will remind myself how prone I am to procrastinating every day. If I don't identify that I'm procrastinating, how will I be able to fix it?

Very helpful book. I recommend reading it!

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Jason Semko

Filling in those gaps

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 11, 2014

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I've been relatively hesitant to buy books based on willpower or procrastination. Not because of an ego, but rather the books tend to address severe cases. I myself procrastinate, but in smaller ways. I have neither threat to my job nor relationships, but I know productivity could be better. In all candidness I've always feared I would 'burn out' by working too hard. I know this is possible, but even more with worries. I wanted someone, some book, to address this...and this book delivered. It's a short read (although I preferred to read it slower than the average '2 hours' assumed reading time by the author) but sweet! Some of the chapters were simple confirmations in my own life that I've achieved. Other chapters sparked deeper thought about my lifestyle and how I handle particular situations.

This book gets 5 stars because my outlook to battle procrastination has shifted in a more positive direction. I now do not need to second guess if I'm going to burn out. I do not need to hope my own thoughts were the best approach out there. This is what I paid for, this is what I received.

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Pauline J.

Figure out whether you are even a procrastinator, the answer may be a pleasant surprise.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 10, 2015

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This book is very compact so it doesn't become another distraction on the way to procrastination. I heard the author speak on KQED/NPR and I found he had a very sensible and considered approach to identifying and fixing the procrastination puzzle. He helps you determine whether you procrastinate, or there is a good reason for not jumping on every task right away. The exercises helped me clarify my own situation and to develop some concrete strategies for recognizing the flags of procrastination, as well providing solutions to redirect my focus and achieve my goals. You identify some areas of suspected procrastination, what your thoughts are about these neglected projects, the costs of not taking care of them, the benefits or acting in a timely manner, a mantra to help redirect your thoughts. He delves into human nature and our struggle with our natural tendencies, explores how to get started and stay started, and how to remove distractions and keep plugging at it, realizing we aren't perfect.

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This Book Is THE ONE

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on April 10, 2014

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Until recently, most books on the subject were very poor. A couple of years ago, they started improving rapidly. This is another big leap forward. It's great advice packed into a tiny book that is quick and easy to read (an invaluable feature for the target audience, and it also means I'm more likely to pick it up and re-read chapters than I was with any previous book on the subject). The author has been a procrastination specialist for nearly 20 years - and the expertise shows. I'll give you a few nuggets from the book:

* a major reason for procrastination is that putting something off is temporarily rewarding - and behaviours that are rewarded get repeated
* when tempted to delay, remember this expression: "Don't give in to feel good. Step up and do what should."
* you won't feel more like doing it tomorrow (you'll actually wish you'd done it today)
* as you become better at controlling procrastination, there will be days when backsliding occurs

It isn't the final word on the subject (e.g. for some of us, daily meditation is valuable (micro meditation on busy days)), but it is, by a wide margin, the best you can get today.

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Ana

Poorly written hogwash

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on July 15, 2019

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This book is a total disappointment. It is poorly written, has questionable content expressed in a condescending tone that amounts to : "Just do it, you are stupid for procrastinating. Have I helped yet?". No real help, or explanation or even science. The studies that are included are not cited for source, and might as well be "in the imagination of the author" for all we know. Honestly, I want my time and money back.

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Short but sweet.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on November 16, 2019

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Amazing book. There is so much good advice packen into this book. It might appear short at first but it has all the advice you'll need. The advice will help if you're willing to work at it.

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YogiGirl

You need this!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on July 4, 2016

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I've been listening to Dr. Pychyl's podcast iProcrastinate for some time (which is awesome) & wanted to purchase his book. It's the best one that I've read on the subject. Clear, concise & full of useful tips to help you get yourself moving. Great companion to his very helpful podcasts!

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Thomsen

Practical, interesting, and concise

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 20, 2018

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I read this book from beginning to end, in that order. I've always wanted to do that.

The advice in this book reminded me of Extreme Programming and test-driven development—I can't think of higher praise.

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