The Complete Idiot's Guide to Overcoming Procrastination, 2E

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Overcoming Procrastination, 2E
Author: Michelle Tullier
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 183
Release: 2012-09-04
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1615642676

Everyone procrastinates from time to time. But when putting things off becomes a habit, it can be debilitating and have devastating effects. Clear, concise, and highly usable, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Overcoming Procrastination, Second Edition, will help anyone who has a hard time getting things done - from the occassional procrastinator to the worst of the worst. This new edition is more streamlined and written to give readers strategies they can apply right away. Part 1 starts with key insights on why we procrastinate, how our surroundings (and our brains) affect our tendency to put things off, and how simply changing our thinking can be key to changing our bad habits. Part 2 gets more into the nitty gritty of how we can begin to change our behaviors, and gives clear, simple steps so they can quickly banish the clutter, get organized, and get things done. Part 3 moves into more strategic thinking with specialized strategies for overcoming procrastination at work, in school, in relationships, and with everyday matters (even in a reader's digital life).

The Procrastination Equation

The Procrastination Equation
Author: Piers Steel
Publisher: FT Press
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2012-06-13
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0273767720

In this groundbreaking book, the world’s leading expert on procrastination, Dr Piers Steel, reveals the truth about why procrastinate – and shows us what we can do about it. Using a powerful mix of psychology, science, self-help, and a decade of his own research, Dr Steel shows us what effect procrastination has on our lives, and offers real hope to sufferers everywhere. New to this revised edition, Dr Steel shows exactly how to apply the techniques in common problem areas, resulting in a step-by-step procrastination busting guide for work, money matters and losing weight.

The Self-Employed Woman's Guide to Launching a Home-Based Business

The Self-Employed Woman's Guide to Launching a Home-Based Business
Author: Priscilla Huff
Publisher: Crown Currency
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2010-05-26
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0307559564

Step-by-Step Advice on Making Your Home-Business Dreams a Reality From Priscilla Y. Huff, the leading expert on home businesses for women, The Self-Employed Woman's Guide to Launching a Home-Based Business is your step-by-step resource to getting the business of your dreams up and started in no time. Packed with expert advice and nitty-gritty details about what it takes to run a successful home-based business, this book will show you how to: ·Prepare—physically and mentally—for a new career from home ·Balance work and family time for maximum enjoyment—and minimum stress ·Find and fill out the proper tax, license, and insurance forms ·Handle customers and bring in new business ·Implement creative and effective marketing plans ·Manage your finances and accounting with ease ·And much, much more! Filled with valuable resources and profiles of successful home-based entrepreneurs, this book answers all your questions about starting an enjoyable and profitable venture.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Nonfiction

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Nonfiction
Author: Christina Boufis
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2014-05-14
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 110159828X

Get all the tools you need to craft compelling creative nonfiction prose. This helpful guide gives you everything you need to write real-life characters, compelling plots, natural dialogue, and captivating details.

60 Second Self-Starter

60 Second Self-Starter
Author: Jeff Davidson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2008-05-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1440501181

Does your desk look the scene of an explosion? Is your computer crowded with pointless files? Are the tools you need always buried under piles of junk? If so, Jeff Davidson has the solutions for you. With sixty simple, immediate techniques, he shows you how to get your workplace organized, streamline your workday, and boost your productivity and job satisfaction. With this handy manual by your side, you can banish chaos from your cubicle forever!

60 Second Solutions: Motivation

60 Second Solutions: Motivation
Author: Jeff Davidson
Publisher: F+W Media, Inc.
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2012-04-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1446354938

Motivation' provides 60 practical, effective self motivation techniques that can be immediately applied to transform your performance both in the workplace and outside. It covers all vital motivation techniques, from adopting the right mindset and learning to dive right in, to essential planning and delegation skills for maximum output.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Creative Writing, 2nd edition

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Creative Writing, 2nd edition
Author: Laurie Rozakis
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2004-06-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1615644644

A creative writing class in a book -REVISED. Major revisions take this popular Complete Idiot's Guide to a new level, offering readers a better way to unlock their creativity from the first page. Exercises help them explore their talents and experiment with different genres and forms of writing, including short stories, narrative fiction, memoirs, magazine articles, poetry, drama, blogging, and freewriting.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Overcoming Procrastination, 2nd Edition

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Overcoming Procrastination, 2nd Edition
Author: Michelle Tullier
Publisher:
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2012
Genre: Business planning
ISBN:

Everyone procrastinates from time to time. But when putting things off becomes a habit, it can be debilitating and have devastating effects. Clear, concise, and highly usable, The Complete Idiot's Guide ® to Overcoming Procrastination, Second Edition, will help anyone who has a hard time getting things done - from the occassional procrastinator to the worst of the worst. This new edition is more streamlined and written to give readers strategies they can apply right away. Part 1 starts with key insights on why we procrastinate, how our surroundings (and our brains) affect our tendency to put things off, and how simply changing our thinking can be key to changing our bad habits. Part 2 gets more into the nitty gritty of how we can begin to change our behaviors, and gives clear, simple steps so they can quickly banish the clutter, get organized, and get things done . Part 3 moves into more strategic thinking with specialized strategies for overcoming procrastination at work, in school, in relationships, and with everyday matters (even in a reader's digital life).

Organization Skills

Organization Skills
Author: Ferguson Publishing
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2009
Genre: Scheduling
ISBN: 0816077746

Discusses the skills needed for efficient use of time on the job, including setting schedules, organizing space, and prioritizing work.