How to Do It Now Because It's Not Going Away: An Expert Guide to Getting Stuff Done

By Leslie Josel

Book Overview

Let's face it. Everyone procrastinates. But procrastination is a particularly daunting challenge for students.

Your projects feel overwhelming. It's hard to get motivated to study without an immediate deadline. And distractions--from friends to screens to the refrigerator--are everywhere. No judgement--we've all been there.

And while we're all wired to put things off, we also have the capacity to learn how to manage this tendency.

How to Do It Now Because It's Not Going Away is a straight-talking guide filled with real-life solutions to help students get done what they need to get done. Now. Packed with easily digestible tips, as well as stories from real students, this book teaches readers to stay on top of homework, develop time management skills, create easy-to-follow routines, balance distractions and motivation, establish smart study habits, and get unstuck and started.

In her breezy, witty style, internationally recognized academic and parenting coach Leslie Josel opens the door to a student's view of procrastination, dives deep into what that really looks like, and offers up her Triple Ts--tips, tools and techniques--to teach students how to get stuff done...now.

"Hey Guys This book is the easiest and fastest way for you to learn how to help yourself. If your parents are constantly on you about school stuff, how you manage your time or things like that you'll definitely want to use this book." -- Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW (ADHD Dude)

"Listen up, parents This is the book that will get teens nodding their heads--and actually using the strategies and tips as they transform their study time Teens and college students alike will feel totally empowered as they tackle their toughest obstacles: procrastination, distraction, organization, and all the rest. With real-life examples and a super-readable format, students will gain the practical help they need to power through their studies and do their best work." -- Amy McCready, author of The "Me, Me, Me" Epidemic: A Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Capable, Grateful Kids in an Over-Entitled World

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 154158161X
• ISBN13: 9781541581616
• Release Date: October 2020
• Publisher: Zest Books (Tm)
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 13 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary