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Helpful Books

These are books which I have found helpful or which have been recommended to me.  Please let me know if you have any others.   Note: clicking on these links will take you to Amazon.com where you can often preview the first few pages of the book and read the back cover. For used books I recommend Abebooks.com for a large selection of used books.

Books on Procrastination

 Procrastination: Why You Do It, What to Do about It
Procrastination: Why You Do It, What to Do about It

This is a must-have book for anyone struggling with procrastination.   If you don't own the book, "Just do it" and click the link and buy it now!!

Regarding author Jane Burka:  She is a TERRIBLE therapist (email me if you want to know more).  But still this is an excellent book, the best one out there.

The Procrastinator's Handbook: Mastering the Art of Doing It Now
The Procrastinator's Handbook: Mastering the Art of Doing It Now

Beat Procrastination and Make the Grade: The Six Styles of Procrastination and how Students Can Overcome Them
Beat Procrastination and Make the Grade: The Six Styles of Procrastination and how Students Can Overcome Them
Now Habit
Now Habit
Eat That Frog
Eat That Frog! 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time

Do It Now!: Break the Procrastination Habit

Getting Unstuck and Following your Dreams

This is an awesome book! Also check out www.pobronson.com

My mom got me this book and I love it.  You can just open to any page at any time and you don't have to read the whole thing.  It's a great little book.

This is a great book which explains why we have such resistance to doing what is good for us!!!

 

 What Should I Do with My Life?: The True Story of People Who Answered the Ultimate Question
What Should I Do with My Life?: The True Story of People Who Answered the Ultimate Question
 Simple Acts of Moving Forward: A Little Book About Getting Unstuck
Simple Acts of Moving Forward: A Little Book About Getting Unstuck
  
 Live the Life you Love (Barbara Sher)
Live the Life you Love (Barbara Sher)
  
 I Could Do Anything if I Only Knew What It Was: How to Discover What You Really Want and How to Get It
I Could Do Anything if I Only Knew What It Was: How to Discover What You Really Want and How to Get It
 Wishcraft: How to Get What You Really Want
Wishcraft: How to Get What You Really Want
 It's Only Too Late If You Don't Start Now: How To Create Your Second Life At Any Age
It's Only Too Late If You Don't Start Now: How To Create Your Second Life At Any Age

Books on Adult ADD (aka Neurological DIRS (Distractibility, Impulsivity, Restlessness Syndrome))

p.s. I have all of these books!!

This book is great, written by two women with ADD. This one is awesome for women, very empowering. John Ratey is one of the foremost experts on ADD.  Excellent book.  This is John Ratey as well.
You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid Or Crazy?!: A Self-help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder
You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid Or Crazy?!: A Self-help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder
Women with Attention Deficit Disorder: Embrace Your Differences and Transform Your Life
Women with Attention Deficit Disorder: Embrace Your Differences and Transform Your Life
Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood
Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood
Answers to Distraction
Answers to Distraction
 The perfect format for those of us with short attention spans! 

BOOKS ON SHAME AND DEPRESSION 

This one is hard to get through but very deep and transforming. A classic on shame, I own this one. Another great book by Harriet Lerner. A great book on avoiding negativity.  You can open to any page... This is a light, adorable book on staying positive... click on it, it's so cute!!!!!  :-)
Soul Without Shame: A Guide to Liberating Yourself from the Judge Within
Soul Without Shame: A Guide to Liberating Yourself from the Judge Within
Healing the Shame That Binds You
Healing the Shame That Binds You
The Dance of Fear: Rising Above Anxiety, Fear, and Shame to Be Your Best and Bravest Self
The Dance of Fear: Rising Above Anxiety, Fear, and Shame to Be Your Best and Bravest Self
You Can't Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thought
You Can't Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thought
The Blue Day Book: A Lesson in Cheering Yourself Up
The Blue Day Book: A Lesson in Cheering Yourself Up

BOOKS ON ORGANIZATION AND MESS (if your Procrastination (like mine) runs to clutter!)

 

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New Messies Manual: The Procrastinator's Guide to Good Housekeeping

 

Sink Reflections

Marla Cilley, a.k.a. The FlyLady, shows you how to manage clutter and chaos and get your home--and your life--in order.

Also check out her web site:  http://www.flylady.net/

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Sidetracked Home Executives: From Pigpen to Paradise

If you want, search for more books on Amazon:    Try searching on "procrastination" or "messie". 

For used books try abebooks, they ship pretty fast and have a great selection:  70 million book, 1 click away

 

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