Procrastination: Why You Do It, What to Do About It Now

Procrastination: Why You Do It, What to Do About It Now

by Jane B. Burka Ph.D. (Author), Lenora M. Yuen Ph.D. (Author), Lenora M. Yuen Ph.D. (Author), Lenora M. Yuen (Contributor), Jane B. Burka Ph.D. (Author), Jane B. Burka (Author)

Synopsis

Based on their workshops and counseling experience, psychologists Jane B. Burka and Lenora M. Yuen offer a probing, sensitive, and at times humorous look at a problem that affects everyone: students and scientists, secretaries and executives, homemakers and salespeople. Procrastination identifies the reasons we put off tasks,fears of failure, success, control, separation, and attachment,and their roots in our childhood and adult experiences. The authors offer a practical, tested program to overcome procrastination by achieving set goals, managing time, enlisting support, and handling stress. Burka and Yuen even provide tips on living and working with the procrastinators you may know. Wise, effective, and easy to use, this new edition shows why for 25 years Procrastination has been an immediate must-have for anyone who puts things off until tomorrow.

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Format: paperback
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
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ISBN 10: 0738211702
ISBN 13: 9780738211701
Book Overview: Procrastination : Why You Do It, What to Do About It

Media Reviews
Metapsychology Online Reviews, 3/24/09 This book succeeds on many levels. It is a useful self-help guide for general readers and the lay public. Mental health professionals...will find innovative ideas and sage advice. Louisiana's Acadiana Lifestyle, April 2010 Read it. Now. Business Today (NC), July 2010 [A] deeply perceptive book...Show[s] you how to fix this vexing, life-sapping problem.
Author Bio
Jane B. Burka, Ph.D. and Lenora M. Yuen, Ph.D. are psychologists who practice in Berkeley and Palo Alto, California, respectively. They have conducted workshops and seminars for corporate and public groups nationwide.