Are you tired of struggling with what seems to be an overwhelming study project with no end?
- Do you resent the time you put into studying for the EPPP exam?
- Do you procrastinate sitting down and studying even though you've blocked out a schedule of study times?
- Are you angry that they are making you take the EPPP exam to qualify for your psychology license?
- Do you feel guilty when you go out with your friends, relax, or otherwise have fun instead of studying?
- Do you feel like all of your time should be spent reviewing EPPP study materials?
Dr. Neil Fiore, a counseling psychologist, developed many of his anti-procrastination strategies while coaching students who were struggling with completing a similar project—completing their dissertation. In this compelling and enjoyable book, Dr. Fiore spells out nothing less than a complete paradigm shift in how to approach work and play. His techniques are particularly applicable to those working on long, difficult projects such as preparing for the EPPP exam.
Using strategies grounded in positive psychology techniques he explains:
- Why procrastination is an adaptive strategy and how it maintains itself.
- How to create an Unschedule that motivates you to want to study!
- Why pressuring yourself to study and prepare is counterproductive.
- Why all work and no play makes Jack (or Jill) a dull boy (girl), who resists working on the goals that are most important to him/her.
- Why being a workaholic (or in this case a "studyaholic") won't help you succeed at completing important projects like preparing for the EPPP exam.
- How to use reverse psychology to make you want to study.
Have you read the book? Let us know what you thought of it in the comments below.
Revised 3/3/2021
