Understand your procrastination and break through to productivity Many different factors can trigger procrastination. The good news is, you're not lazy or undisciplined, and you can achieve real productivity. Discover the psychological factors that drive your procrastination habits and unlock the secrets to overcoming them. With this research-based approach, you can learn to stop procrastinating, finish projects, and accomplish your goals. Begin by unpacking the common thought processes and emotional roadblocks that trap you in cycles of problematic behavior. Apply that awareness to each step of getting things done, using practical evidence-based techniques that address the root causes of procrastination and time management problems. When you are empowered to work along with your brain, rather than against it, you'll be able to take control and create lasting change. This empowering choice in psychology books helps you: Examine core issues--Look at possible mental health issues that often exacerbate procrastination, like low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and others. Succeed step-by-step--Work through procrastination one step at a time: prioritize, find motivation, overcome avoidance, get started, focus, follow through, and finish. Get perspective--Explore real-life anecdotes of people struggling with procrastination to gain insight into how it works in your life--and help you identify its causes.