Before You Go

YOU DID IT! You made it to the end! The first step in managing your procrastination!

I often get asked if every one of my students is a success story. Are they able to make permanent changes in their daily lives that last?

No. But most of them are. And here are the three significant lessons that had the most impact in turning their habits and mind-set around.

  1. To truly manage your procrastination, you need a plan each and every day. Consistent planning requires figuring out what works for you, and more importantly, what doesn’t. Anyone can try a quick fix. But I hope that after reading this book you are able to identify the tools and techniques or systems and strategies that truly spoke to you so that you can tap into them regularly to keep you motivated and on track.
  2. Procrastination-busting skills are learned skills. To master them, you must practice them. They’re not one-and-done skills—that is, skills to be learned once and moved on from. That could not be further from the truth. There is no magic elixir here. Consistency is key.
  3. Incorporating just one small positive change will lead to making more. And permanent changes take time. So don’t get discouraged. Trust yourself. Keep working at it and try different approaches until you find what works.

I’ve designed this book to be a valuable resource you can refer to again and again, and hopefully find something new and useful each time you do. No matter what, give yourself credit for your accomplishments.

This is just the beginning. I’m thrilled to be part of your journey.

Could It Be Something Else?

If you sense that you are procrastinating more than others your age or your chronic procrastination is severely affecting your life, it’s worth considering that something else may be going on. I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your parents or caregivers, a teacher you feel close to, your school counselor or therapist or the counseling services department at your college.

Please don’t wait. Remember, you are your best advocate and know when something doesn’t feel quite right. Reach out to get help. There are people in your life who can help you.