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Getting
Help for Procrastination
E-mail: talkback@psychcentral.com
Website: http://psychcentral.com/library/procrastinate2.html
"The first thing you have to know about
procrastinating is that you should set your expectations realistically. It is
something you can fix."
A site that offers advice on dealing with
procrastination by helping you keep a journal and daily organizer, as well as some
insights into procrastination from a psychological point of view. A pretty informative web
page with some thorough information. -AAK
Personal Development, Procrastination
Website:http://www.uq.edu.au/hanginthere/personalDev/personal11.html
"Most people procrastinate at
some stage in their lives, so understanding procrastination and developing some strategies
to deal with it can be useful for everyone."
An Australian site, very nicely laid out. Goes into
detail about what procrastination is, and it’s causes. Explains the causes for
different types of procrastination and ways of dealing with them. -AAK
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Procrastination - California
Polytechnic
Webpage: http://www.sas.calpoly.edu/asc/ssl/procrastination.html
"Procrastination is a complex
psychological behavior that affects everyone to some degree or another. With some it can
be a minor problem; with others it is a source of considerable stress and anxiety."
A site form the California Polytechnic University,
discussing procrastination. It gives pretty in-depth info about it’s causes and
symptoms, and strategies to successfully deal with it. -AAK
Procrastination
- Wikipedia
Website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Procrastination
"Procrastination is the deferment or avoidance
of an action or task.... It becomes a problem when it impedes normal functioning. Chronic
procrastination may be a sign of an underlying psychological or physiological
disorder."
A Wikipedia article on procrastination. Goes into
depth about what procrastination is. Also has some good links to other resources. -AAK
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Procrastination
Help
Website: www.procrastinationhelp.com/
A huge site, very comprehensive and thorough.
Offers a forum, polls, blogs, articles, book reviews, humor, mailing list, software, and
lots of other stuff on procrastination. -AAK
Even if the job seems too
big, you can start it now and accomplish a lot over time
Procrastination Research
Group
Chief Contact:
Dr. Pychyl
Carleton University
1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1S 5B6
Phone: 1-613-520-2600, ext 1403
Fax: 1-613-520-3667
E-mail: tpychyl@ccs.carleton.ca
USA Contact:
Dr. Joseph R. Ferrari
DePaul University
2219 North Kenmore Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60614-3504
Phone: 1-773-325-4244
Fax: 1-773-325-7888
E-mail: jferrari@wppost.depaul.edu
Website: http://http-server.carleton.ca/~tpychyl/index.html
"Provides information and research on
procrastination from all over the world."
Probably one of the biggest sites on
procrastination from Carleton University. Offers book reviews, journal articles, papers
from the research group, ability to participate in the research, conferences and workshops
from colleges and universities all over the world, a list of related websites, and even
cartoons. -AAK
Procrastination
in the office
Website: http://www.employer-employee.com/procrastination.html#Pleasure
A pretty unique page on a specific topic. It deals with
procrastination at a workplace. Has advice for both the employer and employee. -AAK
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ProcrastinationSuport
Website: http://www.procrastinationsupport.com/index.html
"Are you a chronic procrastinator? In times of
stress do you find yourself daydreaming, watching TV, or engaging in anything but what you
are supposed to be doing? Does your procrastination cause you shame and embarrassment? Has
it interfered with your relationships, your school, your job or your life?"
A good site on procrastination. Has a recommended
list of book on the subject, tips and advice on procrastination and relevant issues, such
as depression and getting organized. -AAK
Procrastination may cause
major problems in a work place
The Procrastinator’s Support Center
1640 Neil Ave
Columbus, Ohio
Phone: 1 -614- 688-3967
E-mail: allstaff@osu.edu
Website: www.dennislearningcenter.osu.edu/dontdelay/
"Most people procrastinate. If you’re one of them, we can help."
The Ohio State University’s website for
procrastinators. Pretty clear and nicely organized. Offers a variety of ways to help lazy
students to overcome their laziness. -AAK
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Psychological Self-Help (Procrastination)
PO Box 7086
Springfield, IL 62791-7086
Phone: 1-217-782-0458
Website http://mentalhelp.net/psyhelp/chap4/chap4r.htm
"We first looked at learning new
behaviors or increasing our motivation to act differently. Then, we considered why
behavior is so hard to understand. Now, we will attempt to apply some of this
information to understanding a common problem--procrastination."
A pretty good web page on the subject. Lists
procrastinators by type and offers ways to overcome procrastination. Also offers
inspirational quotes and suggested reading.-AAK
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