“This is a candid and constructive conversation with teenagers about what might seem like a dull and tedious topic: their daily routines. The book shares practical, real-world-tested tips that can genuinely help teenagers streamline their daily study and life—such as waking up more easily in the morning, getting ready for school faster, handling exams with greater calm, and better advocating for their own rights. If this book were a series of short videos, every episode would go viral online, racking up millions of views.” —Natalia Lomikina, literary critic and book reviewer for Forbes magazine

★ A set of “secret guides to navigating youth” quietly handed to you—written for you, who are “not yet an adult but no longer a child.”
★ Open any one of these books, and you’ll immediately sense the familiar scent of anxiety shared by your peers—yet on the very next page, you’ll find just the right remedy! Packed with real-life case studies that break down common challenges, these books make it easy to relate, offering both deep understanding and practical, ready-to-use tips.
★ An essential guidebook for every teenager, covering all the big questions about how to navigate relationships with parents, friends, yourself, and the world. By the end, you’ll realize that “growing up” isn’t a lonely battle fought alone—it’s a series of quiet, gentle acts of resilience: toward your parents, your friends, the world, and, most importantly, yourself.
★ A treasure trove for parents too! Gain insight into the unique challenges today’s kids face in the digital age and on social media, understand the root causes behind intense reactions on both sides, and learn how to communicate and reconcile more effectively.

This series includes 7 books:
“Ugh, This Is Driving Me Crazy! How to Tell Your Parents to Shut Up”
“You’re Crossing the Line! How to Stand Up for Yourself Without Getting Hurt”
“No One Likes Me! What to Do When You Feel Abandoned by the Whole World”
“I’m Saying ‘No’! Please Don’t Use ‘I’m Doing This for Your Own Good’ to Manipulate Me”
“I’m Already Great Just the Way I Am! How to Stay Confident Amid Failure, Criticism, and Self-Doubt”
“I’m About to Lose It! How to Cope with Pressure, Exams, and the Constant Nudging of Adults”
“My Time Is Precious! How to Take Control of Your Time Instead of Letting Time Control You”

Are there moments when you feel like everything is just terrible? Your alarm goes off again and again, but you can’t bring yourself to get out of bed, and by the time you rush into class, you’re already late. Your exam rankings feel like an oppressive mountain, and the expectations of your parents and teachers weigh so heavily on you that it’s hard to breathe. You know you have mountains of homework to do, yet your mind goes blank, and all you want to do is lie down and do nothing… It feels as though you’ve been sucked into a giant whirlpool—overwhelmed by anxiety and exhaustion, with nowhere to turn because everyone around you seems to think, “What’s your problem? This isn’t even real pressure.”

We want to tell you: your feelings are real and important. This isn’t about being overly sensitive—it’s a challenge you have to face as you grow and move forward.

This book will be like a caring, honest friend, walking you through a typical day from morning till night and helping you break down those moments that leave you feeling “out of control.” Why do you struggle to get out of bed in the morning—is it lack of sleep, or something deeper, like inner resistance? How should you deal with the intense competition at school, along with the interpersonal friction and conflicts you encounter there? And when your parents say, “I’m only doing this for your own good,” but their words make you feel suffocated, how can you communicate in a way that they actually hear you?

Through the insightful analysis of education and parenting expert Lyudmila Chirkova, we’ll help you understand the underlying causes of your emotions. Sometimes, even when “everything seems fine,” your sense of struggle may stem from excessively high self-expectations, insufficient rest, or unacknowledged feelings of injustice. Learning to understand yourself is the first step toward breaking free from that paralyzing sense of helplessness.

This book focuses specifically on three core challenges: “exam anxiety,” “the communication gap between parents and children,” and “peer pressure from comparing yourself to others.” You’ll learn a range of simple, practical psychological strategies to help you manage these challenges. Even more importantly, you’ll develop a set of daily rituals that bring a sense of ease and structure to your life. By the end of the book, you may not suddenly become invincible, but you will gain something far more valuable: a quiet, steady confidence that no matter how tough things get, you can understand them—and respond to them—with calm and clarity.

[Author] Lyudmila Chirkova
A psychologist and mother of multiple children, Lyudmila currently serves as the chief editor at mel.fm, a leading education media outlet in Russia. Her daily work involves interacting with teenagers, parents, and teachers, translating the often-dry field of developmental psychology into everyday conversations that anyone can understand. After work, she continues to conduct her own “field research” on her children. Drawing on her years of frontline experience fighting alongside teenagers, she has written a little book that makes readers both laugh and nod in agreement. With a strong professional background combined with the firsthand insights of a “hands-on mom,” she not only understands the theoretical framework but also grasps the lived, flesh-and-blood realities of everyday life.