AD- I received a copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links, and if you decide to purchase a copy of this book I earn a small amount of commission at no extra cost to you!
Today I’m so excited to review an ebook by the lovely blogger @planningwithem. I first heard about this book via Twitter, and so when Em reached out I was so excited to get reading and hopefully find some helpful tips to improve my productivity this New Year!
Em’s ebook is called “Perfect Productivity: How to Beat Procrastination, Master your To-Do List and Avoid Burnout” and I definitely need help with all of those things so I was really excited to read Em’s chapters about productivity, her recommendations for the right apps to use, and finding the best resources.
I really enjoyed reading this book, and Em definitely gave me some fantastic ideas for staying productive and sticking to my schedule. I’m at a stage now where I need to be a bit more savvy about how I use my time– and make sure I’m focusing on my blog as much as possible! So Em’s ebook is brilliant for coming up with some strategies to improve my productivity, and keep to my schedule in a way which will best benefit my blogging goals.
I also love that Em provided the “psychology” of procrastination right at the start of the book, as it shows that procrastination is more about indecision than laziness- and that certainly made me feel better about my constant procrastinating!
Em provides tactics to get better at handling this procrastination, and I loved her strategy to sort out which tasks are worth starting with- and how to make sure you know everything you need to do, and what should be a “priority” task. She broke down the strategies really well, and I think this was one of my favourite parts about the book- I now have fantastic strategies to follow every day if I need them!
I think the resources in Em’s book are fantastic, and she provides schedule sheets and templates- as well as a sleeping schedule to keep on top of burn-outs and make sure that as well as being successful you’re also looking out for your physical and mental health. And this is something Em comes back to throughout her book- it is important to be productive, but it is equally important to look after your health.
Reading this book, it’s clear Em really knows her stuff. As well as being a productive (and busy) person, Em has also put in the research to back up her claims. For me, she is very relatable as another 20-something blogger and graduate.
If you’d like to check out this ebook, you can find it over on Em’s *Gumroad page. She has a sale on this January, so make the most of that by buying *your copy now!
Have you read Em’s ebook? What are your strategies for staying productive? Do you have any steps to avoid procrastination?
Let me know all your thoughts in the comments below 🙂
Happy reading x
Not-So-Modern Girl 
This sounds super helpful. I admittedly, am quite terrible at managing my time. I get distracted or overwhelmed so easily.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes I get distracted so easily 🙂 Em really knows her stuff, I recommend it x
LikeLike
It’s great 🙂
LikeLike
That’s a bound claim in the title, ‘perfect productivity’. Does the e-book feature tips based on journals or other research on productivity? How long is the e-book?
LikeLike
Your review is lovely. I’m so glad you enjoyed this book! For me, I am pretty much blogging full-time and I like to work from about 9 am – 2 pm, take a break and just do social media engagement then once I’m all done cleaning and dinner, I’ll work for a few more hours until I’m off to bed! I’m not productive if I’m working a 9-5. I need an in-between refresher 🙂 Thanks for sharing x
http://www.lynnmumbingmejia.com
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you! Ooh that sounds like a very regular routine- I think I’m more sporadic with my blogging, but I definitely need a slightly more effective routine and I think this book will help! I really like the sound of that routine, thank you for sharing 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Sounds like a great read – super helpful! I also struggle with procrastination and burn out, so could totally benefit from this. I majored in psych so love anything with a psychological lens!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you 🙂 oooh yes Em provides some great info on the psychological processes behind procrastination and work!
LikeLike
Ooh I really recommend it- it really made me think about my routine and productivity 🙂 thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it x
LikeLiked by 1 person
Sounds interesting!
LikeLiked by 1 person
This sounds like a really helpful read – love the bit about the psychology” of procrastination and it being more about indecision than laziness, that’s so interesting. Great review, Eleanor, thank you for sharing your thoughts 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you! I really recommend it, and I agree it’s not about laziness it can be about indecision or even mind-set x
LikeLike
Love this! I might have to give it a go, I’m so easily distracted. Doing uni from home started off well and then I hit a slump. Great review ! x
LikeLike
I really recommend it! I’m sorry to hear that- it must be hard to keep yourself motivated. I hope you check out Em’s tips x
LikeLike
This book sounds great! I could definitely use some help with procrastination. Thanks for your review!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Omg it’s great I really recommend it! Thank you x
LikeLike
This sounds a really helpful book. Time-management and using my time productively is something I really struggle with – I always feel that there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done! I’ll definitely be taking a look, thanks for sharing x
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s great! Yes I’m the same, I think I need to wake up earlier to fit more in 🙂 thank you- I hope you enjoy, Em’s a lovely member of the blogging community x
LikeLike
I genuinely love this book. It was one of the first gumroad purchases I made. It has really helped me get organised and be more productive with my time.
It’s especially needed now I am juggling home working, home schooling and my blog! I really need all the help I can get!
LikeLiked by 1 person
No way! Yes me too, I’m starting to implement the ideas now 🙂 that’s a lot to juggle, best of luck!
LikeLike
I’ve been looking for more ways to improve productivity. Sounds like this book is the one I’ve been searching for. Thank you!
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s amazing I really recommend it 🙂
LikeLike
This was an amazing review blog post. It was very concise but also provided the most important parts of the book. Thank you for the wonderful post.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much 🙂
LikeLike
It’s brilliant, I really recommend it 🙂 thank you!
LikeLike
This sound very helpful! I am very bad at time managing and a huge procrastinator! I am getting better at it, but I am sure I could do more with some advice! Thanks for sharing x
LikeLiked by 1 person
I really recommend it, Em has some fantastic advice 🙂 x
LikeLike
Haha I am awful at procrastinating too, thank you for dropping by I really recommend checking out this book for some resources, tips, and tricks 🙂
LikeLike
This sounds like such a helpful ebook and is definitely something I could benefit from reading. Great review!
LikeLiked by 2 people
It’s fantastic, I really recommend checking it out 🙂
LikeLike
This seems like it could be pretty useful — I am always looking for inspiration and ideas to get myself organised or focused. Thanks for sharing!
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s really great, I would definitely recommend it for staying organised and understanding why you procrastinate sometimes 😦
LikeLike
Thank you! I really recommend it, and it has really helped me hone my productive techniques 🙂 thanks for stopping by x
LikeLike
I think I need this in my life, I think I could learn a lot from it. And the indecision bit makes so much sense to me, it’s always the days I struggle to prioritise that I achieve the least even if I have a bigger to-do list on other days x
LikeLiked by 2 people
It’s definitely a brilliant choice, and it’s currently pay what you want 🙂 I agree, I set myself a to-do list but I find it hard to make myself do the jobs I don’t really enjoy!
LikeLike
I’ve read through this eBook and loved it. It’s so helpful for people who struggle with productivity! 🙂 x
LikeLiked by 2 people
I think so too 🙂 thank you for sharing x
LikeLike
Great review! This book sounds amazing and definitely something I need to give a read xx
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s great, I really recommend it- and it’s pay what you want at the moment which is a great bonus 🙂
LikeLike
I need to read this book.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s such a great choice, I really recommend checking it out 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I really recommend it 🙂 I find it really hard to stay productive too, and I think the main thing I’ve implemented from this book is how to improve habits and actually understand how and why I am procrastinating, and what it means. I love how Em makes it clear you’re not lazy just because you’re procrastinating. Hope you check it out and good luck!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m sure that’s not true- but I can be the same and I’m trying my best to improve my habits (especially in the mornings haha) Good luck x
LikeLike
Sounds awesome book with valuable tips, thanks
for recommending.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, I really recommend checking it out x
LikeLike
Ooo I’m loving the sound of this e-book, I’m always looking for things to help with productivity! I love reading tips so this sounds perfect for me. I’ll have to check out this e-book, thank you so much for sharing lovely! Xo
Elle – ellegracedeveson.com
LikeLike
I like to find ways to improve productivity too, and I definitely got a few useful tips from this one x
LikeLike