A Teen's Guide to Getting Stuff Done: Discover Your Procrastination Type, Stop Putting Things Off, and Reach Your Goals (The Instant Help Solutions Series)
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Do you procrastinate? And if so, what’s your procrastination type ? In this fun and illustrated guide, author Jennifer Shannon blends acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioral strategies to help you recognize your procrastination habits, discover the strengths of your unique procrastination type, and find the motivation you need to meet important deadlines and reach your highest goals. In the midst of modern-day distractions like smartphones, social media, and endless hours of movie and television streaming, it’s no wonder you procrastinate! But despite what you may have heard, procrastination doesn’t make you a bad or lazy person. In fact, procrastination may even work for you sometimes—creating a sense of urgency that can help you focus. But if procrastination doesn’t work for you, it can get in the way of meeting your full potential—in high school, college, your career, and life. So, how can you get things done and be your very best? In A Teen’s Guide to Getting Stuff Done , you’ll discover your procrastination type— warrior, pleaser, perfectionist, or rebel —as well as the unique strengths inherent in each type. If you’re a warrior , you love a good challenge, but may not be able to complete tasks you find uninteresting. If you’re a pleaser , you may be so concerned about disappointing others that you postpone doing something. If you’re a perfectionist , you may put things off because you’re worried about your work being judged by teachers, parents, or peers. And finally, if you’re a rebel , you’re driven by a strong sense of independence. By understanding your type and using the practical strategies laid out in each chapter of this book, you’ll be able to break the cycle of procrastination once and for all. This isn’t a manual on how to please your parents, teachers, professors, or friends. This is a book to help you understand why you procrastinate, whether or not procrastination works for you, and if not, how to improve your work habits and really get things done. By helping you uncover your own unique strengths, this book will help you master your to-do list—and your life! This book has been selected as an Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Book Recommendation —an honor bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives. Review: I stopped feeling like a loser and learned how to work with what I’ve got. - It was great to be validated. Procrastination is frowned upon so much, so often. But it can be useful too! I stopped feeling like a loser and learned how to work with what I’ve got. AND I’m 50 years old! Review: Good book with good info - Its a good book that is interesting and cute but my teen didn't turn a new leaf just yet
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| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 64 Reviews |
J**A
I stopped feeling like a loser and learned how to work with what I’ve got.
It was great to be validated. Procrastination is frowned upon so much, so often. But it can be useful too! I stopped feeling like a loser and learned how to work with what I’ve got. AND I’m 50 years old!
K**E
Good book with good info
Its a good book that is interesting and cute but my teen didn't turn a new leaf just yet
C**E
Book
Good resource
M**G
Easy to read. Identify and find the best solution according to your procrastination type
Finished this book in one seat. It is really easy to understand and follow along, no jargon, just useful advice for teenagers and adults alike. The book deals with procrastination through the different points of view of four fictional characters: Jordan, Emily, Athena and Tyler. Each one representing a "procrastinator type": perfectionist (limited by fear of failure), warrior (only acts when stimulated or pushed to do something), pleaser (postpone their own needs to please others) and rebel (values being in control and wont follow orders unless it makes sense to them). I think it is really easy to discover your type/s ( you can be more than one, and I found out that I can be any of them depending on the situation). In case needed, there are links provided, like with many other New Harbinger books, so you can have access to quizzes and many other extras. The last chapters are dedicated to give solutions, tips and suggestions specifically for each type of procrastinator. If you are a parent, it can help you to find out what kind of procrastinator your child is. You can then see things from his/her perspective and approach him/her in a way that instead of resistance, naturally promotes collaboration. Keep in mind that this is a light, introductory approach to procrastination, perfect as a first read, but if you want to dig deeper make sure to check the resources provided in the book or check other titles. I believe this is enough information for teenagers who want to find real solutions and stop the procrastinating cycle. Getting to know the different reasons why people procrastinate while following the stories and reactions of each character is what makes this book special and well suited for teens. It is easy to feel identified with the characters and to pin point the core values that motivate our procrastination. I found this book very practical and easy to approach and can see the potential for a workbook version. I got my eArc from NetGalley
C**A
Different but very effective
This is not your regular getting stuff done type book where it gives methods of organizing. Instead it goes into explaining the different types of procrastinators, how they think and how they can overcome their own type of procrastination. Very useful and easy to read!
S**H
Great!
Opened my eyes to new ways to deal with my problems! I didn't know that there were procrastinating types, this was very useful.
S**H
Helpful for this procrastinating adult
I started reading this hoping it would help me help others, but every word of advice was useful for me too. I've accomplished a lot this week just by taking the advice here. I suggest teens and adults read it.
T**S
Well written and easy for even a person with ADHD to follow.
I originally got this for my teenager but have found it helpful for me, too.
A**R
Easy to understand
Informative without it being overly wordy
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