Piers Steel Livres

In this groundbreaking book, the world's leading expert on procrastination, Dr Piers Steel, reveals the truth about why procrastinate - and shows us what we can do about it. Using a powerful mix of psychology, science, self-help, and a decade of his own research, Dr Steel shows us what effect procrastination has on our lives, and offers real hope to sufferers everywhere. New to this revised edition, Dr Steel shows exactly how to apply the techniques in common problem areas, resulting in a step-by-step procrastination busting guide for work, money matters and losing weight.

Trödeln ist menschlich, trödeln gehört dazu und eigentlich trödelt jeder mal. Wir schieben unangenehme Erledigungen auf und haben ein schlechtes Gefühl dabei. Irgendwie geht es dann aber doch. Warum wir trödeln, was dann bei uns im Gehirn passiert und wie wir diesem natürlichen Verhalten doch gegensteuern können, weiß Dr. Piers Steel zu berichten – eine Koryphäe in diesem Gebiet, sowohl als Wissenschaftler als auch privat.

DON'T WAIT TO READ THIS BOOK: The world's leading expert on procrastination uses his groundbreaking research to offer understanding on a matter that bedevils us all. Writing with humour, humanity and solid scientific information reminiscent of <b>Stumbling on Happiness</b> and <b>Freakonomics</b>, Piers Steel explains why we knowingly and willingly put off a course of action despite recognizing we'll be worse off for it. For those who surf the Web instead of finishing overdue assignments, who always say diets start tomorrow, who stay up late watching TV to put off going to sleep, <b>The Procrastination Equation</b> explains why we do what we do — or in this case don't — and why in Western societies we're in the midst of an escalating procrastination epidemic. Dr. Piers Steel takes on the myths and misunderstandings behind procrastination and motivation — showing us how procrastination affects our lives, health, careers and happiness and what we can do about it. With accessible prose and the benefits of new scientific research, he provides insight into why we procrastinate even though the result is that we are less happy, healthy, even wealthy. Who procrastinates and why? How many ways, big and small, do we procrastinate? How can we stop doing it? The reasons are part cultural, part psychological, part biological. And, with a million new ways to distract ourselves in the digitized world — all of which feed on our built-in impulsiveness — more of us are potentially damaging ourselves by putting things off. But Steel not only analyzes the factors that weigh us down but the things that motivate us — including understanding the value of procrastination.