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The Guilford Press | 2009 |  193 pages If you’ve picked up this book, chances are you’re frustrated by the problems that procrastination causes, whether at work, in school, or in your personal life. Fortunately, just as anyone can endlessly delay, anyone can learn how to stop! Cognitive-behavioral therapy expert Monica Ramirez Basco shows exactly how in this motivating guide. Dr. Basco peppers the book with easy-to-relate-to examples from “recovering procrastinators”–including herself. Inviting quizzes, exercises, and practical suggestions help you: *Understand why you procrastinate.*Start with small changes that lead to big improvements.*Outsmart your own delaying tactics.*Counteract self-doubt and perfectionism.*Build crucial skills for getting things done today.