The Procrastinator's Handbook

Mastering the Art of Doing It Now

By: Rita Emmett

Narrated by: Rita Emmett

Length: 3 hrs and 16 mins

Publisher's summary

Almost everyone procrastinates. For some, the impact can be serious, causing damaged relationships at home and at work. For most people, though, procrastination is simply a frustrating or troublesome habit they know they should be able to overcome. You can. This program will show you how.

However great or small a procrastinator you are, Rita Emmett will inspire you and coach you on how to kick the habit. With advice drawn from her personal triumph over procrastination and from people she has met at her acclaimed seminars, she will empower you to:

• identify the behavioral patterns you use to put things off
• apply proven "anticrastination" tips to achieve your goals
• develop strategies to move forward when you're stuck
• design a plan to declutter your home and office

  Filled with practical, useful, common-sense advice and real-life stories of people who have overcome procrastination, this program is as entertaining as it is rewarding. Rita Emmett's proven strategies will help you change your attitude toward your work and play, and help you regain control of your time and your life!

©2000 Rita Emmett (P)2001 Audio Renaissance, an Imprint of Renaissance Media, Inc.

Improve your life, here!

This is the title that kick-started my Audible.com membership. Rita Emmett's approach is clear, sensible, and best of all easy to apply right away. Listening to this book started a major, positive change in my life. "The Procrastinator's Handbook" has a permanent place on my iPod. Thank you, Rita Emmett!

Now I get it - why I procrastinate!

What did you love best about The Procrastinator's Handbook?

The way that Rita explains the reasons why we procrastinate. I think it helps to understand why we do it.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Rita. She is like talking to your next door neighbor. No stories about how she consulted for this corporation or this government agency. Just great homespun advice. But, it is deep and well thought out.

Have you listened to any of Rita Emmett’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Get over it and and just give it a try.

Get it now!

Finally a person that I can relate to!! I have read/listened to a few books on this topic and have walked away even more discouraged than when I started. I have found that the authors usually sound to me like they have no clue to how life really is with 6 children, a husband, a job, animals, sports, homework, cooking for 8, etc... and that's all before 8a.m. Listening to this book gave me some great tips and tricks that I've implemented and worked!!! My husband and children have begun to see a difference around the house and my attitude is better because I am feeling less and less "under the gun".

I enjoyed her sense of humor, anecdotes and ability to be transparent at her own failings.

The book left me hopeful that I too will be able to help another person become procrastination-free.

What I've heard I like

I haven't found them time to finish the entire book but the first few minutes seem to offer some helpful tips.

As reigning Queen of Procrastinators Anonymous...

...I highly recommend this book to procrastinators who are ready to make a really big change in their lives. And if you've 'heard it all before', then this may not be the book for you. It's definitely the book for procrastinators who need help in figuring out how to do it, i.e., how to declutter, how to get organized, how to stop wasting time always looking for misplaced things, how to stop wasting money on late fees, and how to stop being late for everything. Being a self-proclaimed 'recovering procrastinator', the author has the ability to empathize with those who are stuck in the procrastination rut. Her recommendations are practical; of course common sense to 'anticrastinators'--as she calls them. A truly worthwhile read for those drowning in clutter and disorganization, and those who are really ready to make a major lifestyle change!

Good Advice, Concrete Examples

Enjoyed this book. More importantly, I learned a lot of tips to improve my focus and decrease procrastination. Excellent narration as well.

Time management for Procrastinators

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Yes, it is simple and down to earth. As a basic approach to the problem is quite good.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Disappointment. Easy to read, good as a first approach to the subject, good tips on how to control chaos, but it only tackles the surface of the problem. At the end, it is another set of Time Management advises, but as such, it is very enjoyable and practical.

Any additional comments?

The problem is that procrastinator's problem is not what to do when they get in action, the problem is what prevents them from getting in action.

LOVED IT and USED IT ALL!!!

If you could sum up The Procrastinator's Handbook in three words, what would they be?

OFF YOUR BUTT!!!

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Procrastinator's Handbook?

I laughed alot. there were many.

What about Rita Emmett’s performance did you like?

Sincere and funny. Great performance. Passionate and Easy on the ears.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Her Many quips had me laughing and commiserating.

Any additional comments?

One of my favorites I put on to get going on the hateful housework.

Excellent audio book

I thought I understood all the reasons why I procrastinated and was looking for a guide as to what to do about it. As I listened to this audio book, I realised that there were additional reasons that I hadn't even been aware of ... and just knowing that helped me to undo some of my procrastination problems. I just had to laugh when I heard her talk about "the traveller". She was definitely describing me... and so now I don't do as much travelling and get heaps more done.

Excellent life-changing book

This audiobook is excellent! I've listened to it over three times and keep making changes to the way I do things. I feel much more relaxed and confident that I can do whatever I want to do. Its amazing, but its like I have more time! I don't think I could manage my career, an MBA, having a social life, and being a newly-single parent all at once if I hadn't started listening to this book as I was starting the MBA. People now ask me how is it that I do, and i typically tell them that I read a book on procastination. Now I understand how successful people do everything, and why I've always been so stressed, and -sadly- what has held me back for so long. I highly recommend this book to anyone.