I was drawn to this book as I'm neurodivergent and struggle with procrastination.

I read this on my Kindle and much of the book was unreadable. Sections had no spaces between words, words would be different sizes or bolded. I assume these were formatting errors that would be sorted out before publication.

Unfortunately, this made it difficult to read and the worksheets looked odd.

Onto the parts I could read, I think some people would find this useful. It wasn't anything new. If you're already struggling with procrastination or executive dysfunction then this is stuff you'll already be aware of.

This advice might work for some people, it doesn't for me. If I'm procrastinating then I'm not going to follow a worksheet or write a list. Or I'll write the best list ever with so much detail and then never do it because in my mind I've already done the task and gotten the reward from planning it

Procrastination and ADHD often go hand in hand, and Risa Williams offers a roadmap to help adults break free from this cycle. With practical tools and a compassionate tone, ‘The Procrastination Playbook for Adults with ADHD’ empowers readers to recognise, manage, and overcome procrastination in ways tailored to their unique needs.

Accuracy: ★★★★☆
The book provides actionable strategies rooted in real-world experience and understanding of ADHD. While some advice may need personal adaptation, the diverse range of techniques ensures readers can find something that works for them.

Perspective: ★★★★☆
Williams writes with empathy and relatability, drawing on real-world experiences as a licensed therapist. Her insights and normalisation of the challenges presented create a supportive atmosphere, though more examples from varied experiences could enhance the relatability further.

Relevance: ★★★★☆
As procrastination is a significant hurdle for many adults with ADHD, this playbook feels highly relevant. The focus on tailored, actionable solutions makes it a valuable resource for those looking to develop a more focused mindset.

Engagement: ★★★★☆
Personalised tools and engaging activities make the content highly interactive and practical. While the structure is effective, more visual elements or examples could increase engagement, particularly for readers with ADHD.

Readability: ★★★★☆
Williams breaks down complex ideas into digestible, approachable advice. The writing style is clear and direct, though some sections might benefit from more concise tips for easier application.

Enjoyment: ★★★★☆
Readers will appreciate the relatable tone and practical tools, making it an encouraging read. The focus on curbing guilt and shame around procrastination adds a refreshing and uplifting dimension.


Risa Williams’s ‘The Procrastination Playbook for Adults with ADHD’ is a valuable companion for anyone seeking to understand and manage their procrastination tendencies. With its interactive tools, supportive advice, and relatable insights, it offers readers a way to navigate their challenges and take steps toward a more focused, productive mindset.

ADHD doesn't always have to be a bad thing.
I grew up in the 90s and have learned to deal with it, but it's always helpful to get professional advice and to develop and learn new strategies, because my ADHD also changes a little depending on my life situation.

Good luck with the book!

DNF

A lot of this I feel as though I had covered in therapy or from seeing other people offering their perspectives online.
Even if I did the worksheets when procrastination wasn't an issue, I didn't really see it as a tool I could personally rely on when I did need it.

The DNF of my review was really for Part 1 as it felt repetitive and I had to do something to stay engaged.

This might be helpful for others, however strategies like time-blocking and setting dates are things that have been tried and tested by your truly and just don't serve me unfortunately. I really hope it does help someone.

Thank you Jessica Kingsley Publishers and Netgalley for an ARC of this book in return for my honest review.

Broken into two parts, this playbook is for procrastinators, particularly those who have ADHD, for whom procrastination is a regular visitor.

As a person who doesn’t have ADHD, but is a long time procrastinator, I found this book super helpful. It explains what procrastination looks like and how it shows up in life as well as giving easy yet powerful exercises to complete.

In Part 1 Risa Williams provides an easy to understand, clear overview of procrastination, presented as three types. I was particularly interested in learning about procrastination fog as it explained much of my procrastination.

Risa also outlines the 3 factors influencing procrastination :
- stress factor
- self- talk factor
- support factor

Risa explains that procrastination comes about by the brains responses of trying to help out. If we can learn to regulate our stress we will be less likely to procrastinate. One of the exercises in the playbook is a journal exercise which shows how to do this by bringing down stress in notches. I really liked this explanation. .

Part two provides the olay area of the workbook with further exercises to assist the reader with their procrastination. The exercises help understand what type/s of procrastination you are most vulnerable to and provides steps in how to manage this.

A lot of the solutions come in our self-talk and learning to tell our brain what is possible and creating the motivation to begin tasks.

I really enjoyed reading this playbook and doing the exercises was super helpful and brought a new level of clarity and understanding to why I struggle in this area.

Whether you have an ADHD brain or not I feel this book would be useful, as it provides both some understanding and the pathway to some solutions. The exercises in this playbook aren’t hugely time consuming and can be done to reflect upon and help give strategies for when they are most needed, amid the great procrastination fog or time sinkhole..

Rated 4.5 stars.

Thank you for this Arc, I highly recommend it and found it really useful.

I wanted to love this book as an ADHD Adult, but I struggle to find that much that was fresh and new. Maybe it would be helpful for someone fresh and new to it?
The ideas are helpful ones, but when I’m really procrastinating, I’m likely going to procrastinate trying a worksheet on it. And let’s be honest here, most peeps with ADHD are going to forget where they put this book.
Ideas like time blocking, setting specific dates, and having accountability are all great, but not practical Maybe it’s just my type of ADHD? Time blocking is good except you have to 1) have a planner system 2) look at the planner, and 3) follow what it says. Same with specific dates. And then the accountability is definitely something I would procrastinate. lol
One of the hardest things for me though was really making it through the first few chapters. It felt like every 3 paragraphs was a reminder of what I was going to find ahead in this book. My attention faded several times.

I sort of feel like I just left wanting more substance and more variety of ideas. It sort of felt like the solution to procrastination was more work in the form of worksheets.

I’m sure there’s something here for someone, just not me.

This book brings to light some of the challenges that lead to procrastination in ADHD adults and provides some tips on how to work through them. My only con for this book was that the worksheets were hard to follow on the e-reader version but otherwise I found this book very helpful.

Clearly I needed this workbook because I even procrastinated writing this review. As someone with ADHD I have huge anxiety around my procrastination but nothing changes. This book has given me great ideas to improve. I will say- start this on a low stress/anxiety day because if you are a little elevated it could trigger a full panic. (Only bc of reading the examples)

I DNF'd this one at 45%

This one caught my eye as I am neurodivergent and struggle with procrastination. Unfortunately this book was almost impossible to read due to the formatting, the ecopy ARC version I got was filled with all caps, italics, larger fonts and bold. It was so hard to actually read the book. Then the part with exercises kept referring to other pages and it just didn't work in this format. I assume this is something that will be fixed in the final version or it's one of those books that will be easier to read in print. The formatting distracted me so much I just couldn't focus on the actual text and decided to DNF it.

The actual advice was a mixed bag for me so far. The writing style didn't really work for me. I didn't feel a lot of the advice was really tailored for ADHD'ers so far and some of the tips seemed a bit too simple and didn't adequately address the executive functioning difficulties. There were also parts that felt really prescriptive like there was only one method to deal with this type of procrastination instead of multiple ways or things to try. Then there were parts I did think were interesting, like the different forms of procrastination that gave some good insight into why you procrastinate.

I really liked the concept of the book and I love a good worksheet. For me the formatting didn't hold my interest. I found myself wanting to skim the writing, exercises, and even the worksheets at times. Also, it feels more like a procrastination book and less about ADHD. So, if you are looking for help with procrastinating this is a great resource.

This is a useful book. It's full of worksheets to help you break through whatever procrastination wall you find yourself behind, because apparently, there's several different kinds of procrastination, which does make sense in retrospect. It's also nice to not be shamed for your procrastination. Williams's approach is very supportive and focuses on positive self-talk, because being negative doesn't help. But there's an absolute ton of worksheets that can be used in any scenario. I'll definitely be putting some to use.

This was a really good book to read for not just adults with ADHD but for anyone who often procrastinates their tasks.

The author analyzes different reasons why one tends to procrastinate and then gives tips on how to prevent it. If you do find yourself down the procrastionation rabbit hole, there are a lot of different tips to get out of it explained step by step and in different ways.

Very informative and helpful book.

An ARC was provided to me via Netgalley in return of an honest review.

*The Procrastination Playbook for Adults with ADHD* by Risa Williams is an invaluable resource for anyone struggling with procrastination, especially those with ADHD. As someone who has lived through the challenges of ADHD and procrastination, Williams offers a wealth of practical tools and strategies that can make a real difference.

The book is highly interactive, featuring worksheets and personalized tools to help you identify your own unique procrastination triggers and learn how to manage them effectively. Whether it's dealing with macro or micro procrastinations, Williams provides clear, actionable advice on how to combat these behaviors.

One of the most helpful aspects of this book is how it normalizes procrastination rather than shaming it. Williams teaches you how to recognize your "procrastination cues" and provides techniques to help you get back on track without guilt or frustration. She also emphasizes the importance of self-talk and self-protection activities to manage negative emotions like shame and guilt, making it easier to focus on progress rather than perfection.

This playbook is a must-read for anyone with ADHD who wants to break free from the cycle of procrastination and find a more focused, productive way of working.

3.5 ⭐

Thanks Netgalley for giving me access to a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

I really enjoyed part 1 of this book and it was really informative and gave a name to all my procrastination tendencies.
About part 2: it was repetitive. A lot. But I do get the meaning of it. It's supposed to be an experience, exercising and actually writing down everything like you're journaling. I did write down a couple of things I will try to integrate in my routines but it got a bit boring there.

Now THE PROBLEM part of my review that's got nothing to do with the book's content and everything with the formatting: it's literally unreadable outside the Netgalley app.
I sent it to my Kindle as I always do but couldn't read it there because at every cursive, image, space, tab everything gets mixed up in the kindle version.
That's mainly the reason why it got me this much to read it, because I had to do it on my phone. Awful experience.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. I think that having the book split with the information in part 1 and then all the worksheets in part 2 is a great way to lay out a playbook like this. There’s also helpful exercises in the information sheet where appropriate. I think that the highlighted text font that was used for emphasis was pretty but it may make it inaccessible for screen readers. I liked the breakdown of the different types of procrastination and found it was approached in a non-judgemental way. I also liked the provision of mental health resources at the end.

The second part of this book, as a workbook (playbook) format is a great idea, and deals with a wide range of tricky situations and bad habits.
Useful and accessible.

Overall I found this an interesting book with some valuable ideas and insight into the condition. I will certainly be taking some of these onboard and trying the tools suggestion. Recommend

a great tool for people like myself who suffer from ADHD. like many, I struggle with thriving with adhd & I try to utilize any book that will help motivate me to get up and go!

Thank you - By expanding ADHD support in these ways, we can create a society that is more inclusive and understanding of neurodiversity, helping those with ADHD to thrive rather than just survive.

The tone did not do it for me. There were times it felt like the narrator was distancing themselves from ADHD and procrastination and others where they were trying to seem like one of the guys/girls. Times where the tone seemed too pedantic or almost condescending. Great concept. The tone bogs everything down.