I’m no teen (sadly) so not exactly the target audience but I still found this full of helpful tips and tricks that can be applied to all areas of life, regardless of age.

A nice and helpful book, even if I am not quite in the target group. That aside, I enjoyed jumping around in the book and reading the parts that stuck out at me.

good tips and ideas, and defiantly not just for teenagers if you are a person that is struggling with getting the things done that are not necessarily something you love doing, this a good book to pick and see if it offers you some inspiration!

Many thanks for my copy of this study guide.
As the parent of a teen I found this study guide very helpful. It has definitely helped me to recognise some of the traits in my own child and then how to work on them so he'll want to focus and revise.

I spoke about this study guide on Radio Tamworth in the Youth Author section of my show as I think the tips and pointers are very helpful. The guide is not preachy and it emphasizes the importance of being as prepared as you can be for exams .

Once again many thanks I personally found this book very beneficial.

Interesting & somewhat helpful. A bit repetitive perhaps - especially as can read in one go easily.

I finished the book in one seat! it is really easy to understand and follow along, no jargon, just useful advice for teenagers and adults alike. The book deals with procrastination through the different point of view of four fictional characters: Jordan, Emily, Athena and Tyler. Each one representing a "procrastinator type": The perfectionist, the pleaser, the warrior and the rebel. I think it is really easy to discover your type/s just by reading the book but, in case needed, there are links provided (like with many other New Harbinger books) so you can have access to quizzes and many other extras. The last chapters are dedicated to give solutions, tips and suggestions specifically for each type of procrastinator.

Getting to know the different reasons why people procrastinate while following the stories and reactions of each character is what makes this book special and well suited for teens. It is easy to feel identified with the characters (like Athena avoiding to tell her parents her plans for a gap year) and therefore more willing to try the exercises provided. I found this book very practical and easy to approach and can see the potential for a workbook version.

I requested this book on NetGalley because I used to be a terrible procrastinator, but since starting university I've managed to overcome that character trait by myself. Still, this was a short book and I thought I'd give it a go in case it offered any pieces of advice that I hadn't previously encountered.
Discussing four procrastination types - perfectionist, pleaser, warrior and rebel - Jennifer Shannon gives a rundown of the aspects of each type, including quizzes so that you can discover which type you personally fit into. I found this interesting, because I'm definitely a warrior (needing to feel 100% engaged in a task to find the energy to complete it) and I'd never heard of that before!
However, when it comes to the advice for the rebel type, it seems a little optimistic. Back in secondary school I was definitely a rebel, refusing to do the work because I didn't see the point in it, but that just meant that I'd come up with more creative ways to get out of doing the work (and hardly ever got punished for it, either). The rebel in this book, though, still wants to succeed and do the work, something that I feel most rebels won't relate to.
That being said, the advice given for the other personality types might be cheesy but I'm sure it'll inspire a few teenagers to stop procrastinating and learn how to motivate themselves. That's if they don't procrastinate reading the book!

Where the hell was this when I was a teenager? Perfect, perfect, perfect.

As a parent of a teenage son, I learned quite a bit from this book. I look. forward to learning more as he gets older and figuring out how to help him be his best. If you have a teenager or soon to be one this is a book you certainly would like to have on hand.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book provided by NetGalley.

Jennifer Shannon has written a friendly but informative book in a voice nicely suited to teens. I chose this for my 14 year old to help her develop better study habits and I've included her review as well.

The book breaks down procrasinators into four key categories: The perfectionist, the warrior, the pleaser, and the rebel. Each of these personalities put off tasks for reasons specific to their type: the perfectionist is afraid that what they finish will not be judged well, the warrior doesn't do things unless motivated, the pleaser puts off anything that might make an unpleasant situation with people, and the rebel refuses to do things that are mundane or deemed as 'the same as everyone else.'

Once the types are discussed, including examples of people and the issues they face, author Shannon goes into detail on how to get over the roadblocks of each personality type. The book uses the very popular CBT (cognitive behavior therapy) to encourage teens to be aware of the consequences of procrastination and how avoiding/ignoring the issue snowballs it into something truly problematic.

There are some light illustrations throughout but they are mostly chapter headings and not really relevant to adding to the discussion so much as decorating the pages so they are less text-heavy.

My 14 year old felt that she fit into several of the categories in varying degrees and so was a bit frustrated at the solutions. But she also said it was well written, easy to follow, had some really good points in there, but that it felt extremely repetitive.

In all, both of us do recommend this book to help teens become more aware of their actions and the consequences of letting things snowball. Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.

Anyone who has a teenage or will one day have a teenager should pick up this book. Not to mention the adult who is amazing at procrastination.
The author has the ability to break down procrastinators and list 4 general types and why they procrastinate.
The author is able to keep it light and fun so teenagers will not be rolling their eyes as they read and adults will be able to look at themselves and create a better environment for themselves as well.
The author brings out the positive and is able to have people see the best in them and how to better accomplish life goals at a young age and keep into adulthood and the work place.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher Instant Help for the advance copy.

I'm no longer a teen but I am still in school, dealing with lots of procrastination and stuff. This book holds some valuable things to learn when being a student. Very helpful.

Quite useful for a distracted teen trying to set things go in a right way.

I thought this book was for me until I started reading it. It isn't geared towards an older crowd, around high school student ages. It is a really good book with great things to think about

Wish I had this book a little earlier on. A good guide to identifying your barriers, and types of a procrastinator one is. How thinking pattern works, and how to change it. A fast and to the point read. No shaming involved. Would definitely recommend to my younger self.

Sorry, I just couldn't continue. I thought this would be a fun book about getting stuff done, but within a few pages I was bored out of my mind. I gave it some more pages, but I just couldn't continue any further.

I am sure there is an audience for this one, but it is not me. I may not be the right audience, but I am sure even teen me would have chucked this book away and gone for a book which is more engaging and attractive than this wall of text with hop-scotch things (example of something > some explanation > some random case file on a person and then just forgetting about the person. :P).

Thanks for this book, and I hope it will find someone who will like it. :)

This book helped me and I'm an adult! I learned what kind of archetype I fall into (Warrior) and that I need to feel motivated or engaged to get things done. Honestly, it never really occurred to me to fight through my lack of motivation and do things anyway. That seems like a ridiculous statement, but if you fall into one of the categories, this book really explains your thought process and the root of your issues with procrastination. I think this will be a helpful guide to encourage students to get their work done and a good addition to YA non-fiction shelves.

Inside, you can find the break down of the four main types of procrastinators, along with  some common root causes to this procrastination. There are also tips on what can be done to overcome the issue and how to incorporate this work into an everyday life. This book seems great for teens, young adults, and anyone else who can be described as a serial procrastinator (much like myself).

This was the perfect pick-me-up I needed for battling my procrastination. After completing this book, I've learned that I am a Warrior/Perfectionist hybrid procrastinator. I have also begun to come to terms with the root of my procrastination and what I can do to become more productive.

light, fun and something every average teenager will be able to relate to :D

a better way of understanding teenagers for those who aren't teenagers ;)