“Knowing how to manage time and allocate it effectively among work, study, leisure, and household chores is a crucial life skill—but many students lack this ability. This book introduces simple yet effective methods to help teenagers take control of their lives, navigate high school with ease, and avoid unnecessary stress.” — Igor Romanov, Dean of the School of Communication Management at the Russian State University for the Social Sciences, psychiatrist, and author of the bestseller “Please Don’t Shout at Me! How to Cope with the Angry Psychological Attacks Around You”

★ 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.
★ The ultimate answer book every teenager needs, 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, solo battle—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 underlying reasons 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”

Do you often feel like there just isn’t enough time in the day? You know you should be studying seriously, but you keep finding yourself mindlessly scrolling through short videos instead. You plan to finish your homework over the weekend, only to keep putting it off until Sunday night, when you’re left pulling an all-nighter to catch up. Meanwhile, you watch your “super-studious” peers excel at everything they do, while you struggle to even keep up with your everyday tasks. In reality, what you’re lacking isn’t time itself—it’s the ability to manage your time effectively. Time is the most equitable and precious resource we all have, and once you learn how to harness it, you can turn 24 hours into the productivity equivalent of 48.

This book will reveal the methods and techniques that those students who “seem to breeze through their studies yet consistently achieve top grades” actually use. Do you dream of getting into your dream university but don’t know where to start? We’ll break down your goals step by step and show you how to sift through a mountain of tasks to identify the few “high-impact” ones that truly deliver results—for example, ditching ineffective rote copying in favor of using mind maps to organize knowledge frameworks, or replacing aimless studying with the Pomodoro Technique. We’ll also help you find the motivation to keep moving forward, because effective time management isn’t about turning yourself into a machine; it’s about making time your ally in achieving your dreams. You’ll learn how to say goodbye to procrastination and tardiness by adopting the “eat the frog first thing in the morning” habit—meaning you tackle the toughest, most dreaded task of the day as soon as you wake up. Once you conquer that most challenging math problem or the essay you’ve been dreading first thing in the morning, you’ll find the rest of the day feels much easier and more manageable—and the sense of accomplishment you gain from this will become a powerful source of confidence.

What this book offers isn’t empty theory, but practical, actionable techniques that are easy to understand and immediately effective, such as “gamified task lists,” “strategies for making the most of fragmented time,” and “energy-cycle planning.” As Igor Romanov, Dean of the Russian State Social University, puts it, managing time is a crucial life skill. This book is your personal toolkit, designed to help you strike a healthy balance between studying, pursuing your interests, relaxing, and taking care of your health—so you can not only handle your academic workload with ease, but also regain a sense of control and fulfillment in your life. Starting today, take charge of your time instead of letting it control you. Your future is worth planning—and living—efficiently.

[Author] Marianna Lukashenko, one of Russia’s earliest time management experts, Head of the Corporate Culture Department, and Vice President of Synergy University.

[Co-author] Antonina Sidelnikova, an expert and instructor in time management for teenagers.