Main description:

Everyone waits till the last minute sometimes. But many procrastinators pay a significant price, from poor job performance to stress, financial problems, and relationship conflicts. Fortunately, just as anyone can endlessly delay, anyone can learn how to stop! Cognitive-behavioral therapy expert Monica Ramirez Basco shows exactly how in this motivating guide. Dr. Basco peppers the book with easy-to-relate-to examples from recovering procrastinators--including herself. Inviting quizzes, exercises, and practical suggestions help you:

*Understand why you procrastinate.
*Start with small changes that lead to big improvements.
*Outsmart your own delaying tactics.
*Counteract self-doubt and perfectionism.
*Build crucial skills for getting things done today.

Contents:

1. Why Do I Procrastinate?

2. Shortcuts to Help You Get Started

3. What Are You Afraid Of?

4. Are You Disorganized?

5. Moving from Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence

6. Procrastination in Relationships

7. All-or-Nothing Workers

8. Pleasure Seekers

9. This Is Just How I Roll!