A Teen' s Guide to Getting Stuff Done

“If you tend to put things off, A Teen’s Guide to Getting Stuff Done will help you to understand the reasons for your procrastination and (more importantly) what you can do about it. It’s filled with commonsense, step-by-step tools that will help you to break the cycle of stalling and start getting things done. So, don’t delay—check out this book now!”

—Martin M. Antony, PhD, ABPP, professor of psychology at Ryerson University in Toronto, ON, Canada, and coauthor of The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook

“It’s not often you hear about procrastination without judgment or shame. Jennifer Shannon takes a compassionate approach to the complexities of why people procrastinate, and what can be done about it. Although this guide is for teens, I suggest anyone who suffers from the disappointment that can come with not completing a task read this, as well. As a temperament specialist, I appreciate the invitation for teens to understand their procrastination style and type, such as the perfectionist, the warrior, the pleaser, and the rebel. This book is right on target, and is bound to lead to less stress and more success!”

—Rona Renner, RN, parenting coach and author of Is That Me Yelling?

“The Shannons have done it again! Like their other books, A Teen’s Guide to Getting Stuff Done is engaging, easy to understand, and graphically entertaining. Teens and older readers alike will enjoy figuring out their procrastination type and discovering skills to conquer it. Reading this book is one step procrastinators will find both doable and rewarding. Enjoy the ride!”

—Christine A. Padesky, PhD, coauthor of Mind Over Mood

“Jennifer Shannon’s newest book is an outstanding resource for getting out of your own way when it comes to procrastination. I will be gifting every one of my parenting friends a copy of A Teen’s Guide to Getting Stuff Done. Thank you, Jennifer, for another great resource!”

—Sharon L. Bowman, MA, author of Training from the BACK of the Room! and Using Brain Science to Make Training Stick

“A Teen’s Guide to Getting Stuff Done is incredibly readable, and most of all—useful! Shannon clearly knows her audience and the daily challenges that are in our way. Her examples are vividly real, and her solutions are all about ultimate freedom from our inner obstacles.”

—Ellie Dwight, assistant head of school at Sonoma Academy in Santa Rosa, CA

Publisher’s Note

This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering psychological, financial, legal, or other professional services. If expert assistance or counseling is needed, the services of a competent professional should be sought.

Distributed in Canada by Raincoast Books

Illustrations by Doug Shannon; Cover design by Amy Shoup; Acquired by Tesilya Hanauer; Edited by Karen Schader

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