The Procrastinator's Handbook

Mastering the Art of Doing It Now

By: Rita Emmett

Narrated by: Rita Emmett

Is procrastination blowing away your career plans? Exploding your goals? Blasting away your self-esteem? Bursting your relationships?

Almost everyone procrastinates. For some the impact can be serious, causing damaged relationships at home and at work. For most people, procrastination is a troublesome habit they know they should be able to overcome. Rita Emmett is the one to inspire us to get started.
With advice drawn from her own experience and that of people she has met at her acclaimed seminars, Emmett empowers procrastinators to identify the behavioral styles and patterns they use for putting things off, apply proven antiprocrastination tips and techniques for achieving goals, and develop strategies to move forward when stuck or reverting to patterns.

As a recovering procrastinator, Emmett knows firsthand how procrastinators think, the circumstances that trigger and sustain putting-off behavior and what procrastinators need and want. The Procrastinator's Handbook is designed for use at home, at work, or while traveling. In Rita Emmett's hands, self-improvement is as entertaining as it is rewarding.

Critic reviews

“Among the techniques and concepts, stories and humor, quotes and ‘quick tips,' you will find something to help you get started... painlessly, enjoyably. And isn't ‘getting started' the hardest part of any project?” —Jack Canfield, co-author of the bestselling, Chicken Soup for the Soul series

“Masters of procrastination, ALERT! To end your procrastination, read this book.” —Mark Victor Hansen, co-author of the bestselling, Chicken Soup for the Soul series

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.