Having a hard time in accomplishing tasks? Do you always find road blocks that limit your productivity? Is procrastination a constant source of your guilt and worry? Worry no more because The Now Habit is written to change your view on procrastination on productivity forever. It uses simple ways and practical methodologies that will help you see work with fresh eyes, and you will never fear confronting a seemingly big task again.
Written by Neil Fiore who holds a Ph.D. in psychology and an undergraduate degree in the field of economics, he is in the position of teaching people on how to achieve success not tomorrow, but today. He is successful in a multitude of ways and The Now Habit is just his way of compiling his own personal experiences so that more people will benefit from what he has already faced in the past.
Fiore digs deeper on the concept of procrastination in the book, The Now Habit. He devoted majority of his discussions in making people understand the operational definition of procrastination, discussing how and why people fall into the trap of procrastination, and suggesting ways to overcome the urge to procrastinate. According to the book, the concept of procrastination is born out of fear of losing personal freedom and self-worth. In a sense, Fiore found a way to give an operational definition of procrastination, thus making it possible to explore its dynamics which results to the possibility of finding ways to deal with it on a daily basis.
There are interesting mechanisms that Fiore has devised and shared in The Now Habit. For example, he discussed on the three-dimensional calendar that gears a person to look at any task in a holistic manner. It gives an option of actually dividing a certain workload into bite size pieces which are more manageable and less overwhelming. Fiore also suggests the reverse calendar. This is in recognition of the fact that procrastination can actually be traced back to the fear of taking the first few steps. The process suggests one to start the planning process on the ultimate deadline. This way, one's energy can be focused on preparing how to start doing the task. It also helps a person divide the workloads which can be distributed evenly over the next days or weeks.
One of the most revolutionary suggestions derived from The Now Habit is the Unschedule. Usually, people find it tiring to look at their work calendar because of their hectic schedule. This breaks the conventions by putting more emphasis on well-deserved recreation periods and time for play. This way, you begin to see things with a motivated outlook. You will also tend to begin accomplishing tasks earlier and at a faster rate because you always have something exciting and fun to look forward to.
Tired of looking at work in the conventional tiring manner? Do you want to break free from the habit of procrastination? Learn to value your time and overcome your fear of beginning a task. With Fiore's The Now Habit, you will find ways to keep yourself inspired, day in and day out.
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