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The 60-second Procrastinator

by: Davidson, Jeffrey P.

The 60-second Procrastinator

by: Davidson, Jeffrey P.

ISBN 13:
9781580629232
ISBN 10:
1580629237
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 11/01/2003
Publisher: Adams Media Corp

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Do you feel like you want to give up on your "To-Do List" before you even start? In today's 24/7 world, we could all use an eight-day week. There is no better time than the present to get motivated and get organized. The 60 Second Procrastinator is a simple, effective, hands-on guide that you can use to dismantle obstacles that are barriers to productivity. The tips in The 60 Second Procrastinator keep your energy level high and your frustration level low. After only a few minutes spent with this book, you'll be spending less time obsessing and more time doing! Book jacket.

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Foreword	p. xi
Introduction	p. xiii
Changing Your Mindset
Approach Your Task in a Different Way	p. 2
Face Procrastination Head-On	p. 4
Reframe the Challenge	p. 7
Relate the Meaning to Something Larger	p. 9
Reflect on Past Successes	p. 10
Visualize Yourself Succeeding Gracefully	p. 12
Feel the Fear and Proceed Anyway	p. 15
Replace Limiting Language	p. 17
Practice Creative Procrastination	p. 19
Employ Appropriate Self-Talk	p. 20
Setting Up
Review Your Priorities and Supporting Goals	p. 24
Claim Ownership of a Task or Goal	p. 26
Get Organized	p. 28
Arrange Your Desk for Action	p. 30
Align Your Desk for Decision	p. 32
Line Up Your Ducks	p. 34
Stay in the Zone	p. 36
Minimize Distractions	p. 38
Isolate Yourself	p. 40
There Is No Perfect Time; Stop Waiting for It	p. 42
Giving Yourself an Edge
Tap the Power of Scents	p. 46
Listen to Motivating Cassettes or CDs	p. 49
Break Free of Too Much Information	p. 50
Ask Yourself, "Will It Be Any Easier Later?"	p. 54
Accept That Wanting to Start on a Project Is Different Than Deciding To	p. 56
Find Someone Who Can Help You Get Started	p. 57
Don't Wait Until You Are "In the Mood"	p. 60
Benefit from a Jump-Start	p. 62
Give Yourself a Preview	p. 64
Handle the Hard Stuff First	p. 66
Taking Key Steps
Choose to Begin Easily	p. 68
Build In Time for Reflection	p. 69
Establish a Reward System	p. 71
Contract with Yourself	p. 72
Plot a Course	p. 74
Strike a Dynamic Bargain with Yourself	p. 77
Compute All the Costs	p. 78
Sleep Well and Eat Healthy	p. 79
Employ the Three-to-Five Method	p. 82
Set Short Time Limits	p. 83
Tackling the Harder Tasks
Staying Fit by Making It Fun	p. 86
Go Cold Turkey	p. 88
Record Yourself	p. 89
Partner Your Way to Success	p. 91
Look to Delegate	p. 92
Do One Thing at a Time	p. 95
Adopt the Heavy Half Mentality	p. 97
Employ the Bigger and Badder Method	p. 99
Put Money in Escrow	p. 101
Visit a Counselor	p. 102
Continuing to Progress
Take Bite-Size Steps	p. 106
Hide the Clock	p. 107
Consider Others Affected	p. 109
Have Somebody Waiting for Your Work	p. 110
Harness the Power of Deadlines	p. 111
Eliminate Multitasking	p. 113
Post Your Challenge	p. 115
Minimize Break Time	p. 117
Work in Day Units	p. 119
Forget about Age	p. 121
In Summary	p. 123
Afterword	p. 129
Further Reading	p. 133
Glossary	p. 137
About the Author	p. 141
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The 60-second Procrastinator

The 60-second Procrastinator

9781580629232

1580629237

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