If you are interested in learning more about how to cope with procrastination,
you may want to read some or all of the following references. For
a more complete list of research in the area see the complete research bibliography
Isn't It About Time? - how to
stop putting things off and get on with your life (ISBN 1903269032,
Worth Publishing - available either from www.amazon.co.uk
or www.worthpublishing.com
The author, Andrea Perry, is a psychotherapist and trainer, and
the book has been written on the basis of 15 years clinical experience.
Perry notes that the book offers an integrated theory for the evolution
of procrastination as well as many diverse and lateral strategies
to find ways ahead. It is written both for the self-help market,
including students, and also for practitioners of all kinds working
with people who procrastinate. Read about a recent
conference that featured Dr. Perry's work.
I'll stop procrastinating
. . . . when I get around to it
Learn about a behaviourist's
perspective on procrastination and how to deal with it. This link
will take you to Dick-Malott.com which provides a rich resource
of information related to behaviourism, autism and procrastination.
You can also access their book I'll
stop procrastinating . . . . when I get around to it
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Recent Audio Tapes
Bliss, E. (2001). Doing It Now; How to Cure Procrastination
and Achieve Your Goals in 12 Easy Steps (revised edition). New
York: Simon & Schuster Books. AUDIO BOOK
Rita, E. (2001). The Procrastinator's Handbook: Mastering the Art
of Doing it Now. St Martins Press. DIGITAL AUDIO CASSETTE
Recent Books
Dryen, W. (2000). Overcoming Procrastination. New York:
Sheldon Press.
Hirsch, G. (2001). Helping college students succeed: A model
for effective intervention. Philadelphia, PA: Brunner Routledge.
Knaus, W.J. (1997). Do it now: How to
stop procrastinating (Revised edition). New York: John Wiley
& Sons.
Sapadin, L, (1997). Its About Time Six Styles Of Procrastination
And How To Overcome Them. New York: Signet.
Sapadin, L. (1999). Beat Procrastination And Make The Grade. New
York: Penguin.
Tullier, M. (1999). The Complete Idiot's Guide to Conquering
Procrastination. New York: Alpha Books.
Other books and journal articles in alphabetical
order
Burka, J.B. & Yuen, L.M. (1983). Procrastination:
Why you do it and what to do about it. Reading, PA:Addison-Wesley.
Ellis, D., (1984). Becoming a master student. College
Survival, Inc
Ferrari, J.R., Johnson, J.L., & McCown, W.G. (1995). Procrastination
and task avoidance. New York, N.Y.: Plenum Press.
Knaus, W.J. (1997). Do it now: How to
stop procrastinating (Revised edition). New York: John Wiley
& Sons.
Knaus, W.J. (1994). Change you life now: Powerful techniques
for positive change. New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Knaus, W.J. (1985). Student burnout: A rationale emotive
education treatment approach. In A. Ellis and M. Bernard
(Eds.), Clinical applications of rational-emotive therapy. New York:Plenum.
Knaus, W.J. (1983). Children and low frustration tolerance.
In A. Ellis & M. Bernard (Eds.), Rational-emotive approaches
to the problems of childhood. New York: Plenum.
Knaus, W.J. (1983). How to conquer your frustrations.
Englewood Cliffs, N.J.:Prentice Hall.
Knaus, W.J. (1982). The parameters of procrastination.
In R. Greiger & I. Greiger (Eds.), Cognition and Emotional Disturbance,
(pp. 174-196). New York: Human Sciences Press.
Knaus, W.J. (1982).How to get out of a rut. Englewood
Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall.
Knaus, W.J. (1979). Do it now: How to stop procrastinating.
New York: Prentice-Hall.
Knaus, W.J. (1973). Overcoming procrastination. Rational
Living, 8(2), 2-7.
Knaus, W.J., & Hendricks, C. (1986). The illusion trap.
New York: World Almanac.
McCown, W., & Roberts, R. (1994). A study of academic and work-related
dysfunctioning relevant to the college version of an indirect measure
of impulsive behavior. Integra Technical Paper 94-28,
Radnor, PA: Integra, Inc.
Roberts, M.S. (1995). Living Without Procrastination: How to
Stop Postponing Your Life. New York: New Harbinger Publications.
Solomon, L. J., & Rothblum, E. D. (1984). Academic procrastination:
Frequency and cognitive-behavioral correlates. Journal of
Counseling Psychology, 31, 504-510.
