Procrastination Why You Do It, What To Do About It
Procrastination: Why You Do It, What To Do About It by Jane Burka, published by Hachette Books on January 21, 1990, is a comprehensive exploration of the reasons behind procrastination and practical strategies to address it. This 240-page book delves into the psychological factors that contribute to procrastination, drawing insights from the authors’ workshops and counseling experiences. It examines how fears related to failure, success, and control can stem from both childhood and adult experiences, affecting a wide range of individuals from students to professionals.
Readers will find a structured approach to overcoming procrastination, as the authors present a tested program focused on goal achievement, time management, and stress handling. The book also includes guidance on how to support others who struggle with procrastination. With its blend of psychological insights and practical advice, this edition serves as a resource for anyone looking to improve their self-management and personal success in various aspects of life.
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If procrastination bothers you, don’t let another minute go by without Procrastination. Based on their workshops and counseling, psychologists Jane B. Burka and Lenora M. Yuen offer a probing, sensitive, and sometimes humorous look at a problem that affects everyone: students and scientists, secretaries and executives, homemakers and salespeople.The book starts with the reasons we put off tasks—fears of failure, success, control, separation, and attachment—and their roots in our childhood and adult experiences. In Part II, the authors offer a practical, tested program to overcome procrastination through achieving set goals, managing time, enlisting support, and handling stress. Burka and Yuen even offer tips on living and working with the procrastinators you may know.
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