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Solving Procrastination: The Science of Why We Put Things Off and How to (Finally!) Stop

by Itamar, PH. D. Shatz

Understanding the mechanics of procrastination

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Understanding the mechanics of procrastination

Itamar Shatz frames procrastination as more than a time-management problem, drawing on psychology, behavioral economics, and neuroscience to examine why intentions give way to delay. The book organizes its practical material around nine procrastinator archetypes, ten strategies, and a step-by-step system, with tips and case studies to connect explanation with application. Its central emphasis is on recognizing different patterns of postponement and choosing ways to address them, rather than relying on willpower alone.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Adults interested in the behavioral and psychological factors behind procrastination.
  • Readers seeking structured strategies for managing postponement and putting plans into practice.
  • Those interested in self-management and time-management approaches informed by research.

Themes

Procrastination and motivationBehavioral psychologySelf-management and time managementPractical habit change

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Book overview

Featured in the New York Times, The Next Big Idea Club, and NPR Life Kit

The definitive, science-backed guide to why we procrastinate and what we can do about it now


Do you put off things you shouldn't, despite your best intentions? If so, you're not alone. In today's world, it's all too easy to get sidetracked, even when we know this costs us in failures, frustrations, and many other pains.

As this accessible and actionable guide reveals, beating procrastination requires more than just willpower or time management. Synthesizing hundreds of cutting-edge studies in psychology, behavioral economics, and neuroscience, Solving Procrastination offers a road map to understanding why you postpone things and how to tackle the problem once and for all. You'll discover:

  • The internal tug-of-war that drives our behavior
  • The nine procrastinator archetypes--from the Perfectionist to the Zigzagger
  • The top ten anti-procrastination strategies you should use
  • A step-by-step system for putting it all into practice, with proven tips and case studies

Written by a seasoned scientist who used these tools to overcome his own procrastination, this book will help you get things done, so you can achieve your goals without stress or guilt, and become happier, healthier, and more successful.
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