Luke stated this book has tips and tricks for you to use over time. The book is a guide and not meant to be using everything all at once. It has tips and stories of how others (hopefully real cases of other people) used them and how they made those tips work.

I won't fully review this book, because to me, it was a bit too fragmented; I was just expecting something a little different and it's not 100 percent for the audience I had in mind.

Let’s get the confession out of the way first: I am not a teen, or a student, and if I’m being honest it’s been rather a long time (ahem) since I was either. So why would I have reached for a book aimed at helping those groups improve their study skills? In my opinion, these are life skills we all need – time management, planning, motivation, organisation, all aimed at beating procrastination – and there is something very accessible, comforting even, about getting the advice aimed at perhaps a younger version of yourself. We’ve all been teens, right? And I might have put down studying a while ago, but it’s something that I remember vividly – reading advice framed around this isn’t ‘irrelevant’, it’s something that I understand tackling from some of my earliest years. These are excellent ways to get a message across, allowing the reader to then extrapolate the advice into this ‘grown up’ nonsense I’m still not so sure about 😉

Or, of course, you might give this to an actual teen with school or university studying to do, and they’d find it even more relevant!

Too many books like this are busy trying to look ‘intellectual’, whereas here it’s just straightforward, friendly advice. It didn’t seem like it would patronise ‘the youth’ – although with the above admission, I’m maybe not the best judge 😉 But for me it was practical and realistic, and I loved the tone of “different things work for different people and I don’t know you like you do, but you could try…” and a few options. Genuinely helpful, not full of “I know everything” posturing. It was so refreshing!

The book starts with a discussion about how normal, how human, procrastination is, and also the reassurance that skills like time management are not something you’re going to just have, but need to develop. So right from the off it’s about support, not shouting, saying look, you might be struggling with this but you can learn to improve. There are tons of tips that try to tackle issues from as many angles as possible, and while many are fairly familiar, there were a few that surprised me – in a good way! While most are completely practical, I think I particularly liked the fun ones, like taking your studying/homework/(taxes?) to a different location (if you can), or setting up rituals like eating popcorn while you work.

I really recommend this book, obviously particularly for students, but don’t overlook it if those days are a little more behind you than you care to admit ;)

I'm a pro-procrastinator, so I'm always interested in ideas to stop procrastinating. This is an interesting book because it is written for teenagers. I can't imagine how much more focused I would have been and how many late nights meeting deadlines could have been avoided had I read this (or something like it.)

The author has lots of experience working with teens and uses case studies as relevant examples throughout. At times, the language was a little too casual for me; it seems like it could become dated or some teens might feel like she isn't talking to them as adults, but it was appropriate to the audience. I especially liked that she addressed the real-life struggles of studying within a family living situation.

I would definitely recommend this short book for teens (or parents of teens) trying to be more effective.

HOW TO DO IT NOW BECAUSE IT'S NOT GOING AWAY by Leslie Josel is described as "An Expert Guide to Getting Stuff Done." School Library Journal referred to this text as a "solid purchase." I would be curious to see student reactions, but I do like the discussion of technology and frequent practical suggestions (turn off autoplay; close unnecessary windows; limit notifications) for its use. There is a chapter on each of these topics: Time Management; Homework; Study Skills; Planning; Routines & Ritual; Organizing; Distraction; and Motivation. Josel, a human resources professional and entrepreneurial life coach, employs a conversational, inspiring tone ("to get the most out of this book, go through it at your own pace, on your own time and in your own way"). She acknowledges that students procrastinate for different reasons than adults. I thought Josel's suggestions for building habits and routines were very helpful, especially the ten questions she includes near the end (e.g., What are my priorities today? What could get in my way today? What is the smallest thing I am willing to do? How am I going to remember to remember?) And, like many Lerner publications, this one makes liberal use of diagrams, charts and images, further engaging students. Josel also offers several time management tips for students in this blog post and I was especially surprised to learn that her company's award winning Academic Planner: A Tool for Time Management is completely sold out. Our school chose not to offer planners for sale this year and I am not sure why as they do seem to be a helpful tool for many.

Link in live post: https://apersonalorganizer.com/time-management-tips-for-students/

This book I can see being a great help for parents and teenagers alike who struggle to get stuff done. There are some great tips in this book and the author has tried to cater for everyone’s needs. I like how there’s little case studies throughout. This could be someone’s saving grace.

I didn't make it all the way through this book before the archive date, but I did very much enjoy what I read! It was easy to follow, and very much non-judgmental. I would be more than happy to recommend this book to both adults and teens, and will continue to read it myself. Even though I didn't finish it YET, I have incorporated some of the suggestions into my day and they do make a difference.

I really enjoyed this book and the author gave some great tips and insights with how to beat procrastination. What’s great about this, it not only talks about the why... but other topics that inter-mingle with it- organization, screen time, etc.

Although this book is more geared towards those still in school and focused more on the student and their procrastination issues, this is still a great read for adults as I’ve found some helpful tips and tricks I can use in the workplace and in my own life.

Thanks Netgalley for this helpful read!

I didnt expect anything new or unique when I dived into the book but oh my God,it was such an unique and important book. There are many books out there on the time management/ procrastination but this is something really different.

It talks about topics that are so much related to the time but aren't really talked about. It hits you with facts and realization and solutions.

The author has kept the tone of writing very simple and conversational. It doesn't feel like a load of information and that's the best thing about it.

Its practical. Its interesting. Its important.

Super practical tips for high schoolers, college students, and anyone working from home who needs help with time management.

If I had read this when I was in high school or college/university I would have found this book incredibly helpful and kept it on my shelf for my whole school career. I do believe there are helpful tips that can also relate to the working world.

A really helpful reminder for me (as a teacher) that I make assumptions about how well my students manage their time and prioritise when they may need to be taught these skills.

I loved this book a lot! As someone who already been doing most of the stuff here, I can 100% assure everyone that the guide and tips in this book are so on point and helpful. I hope I've encountered this book back then when I'm still struggling with how to do tasks. It's a great book for everyone struggling with doing tasks right away instead of procrastinating and a great reminder for those who already mastered their working habits, but would still need a gentle reminder from time to time.

How to Do It Now Because It's Not Going Away by Leslie Josel is a time-management book that helps readers stop procrastinating and get back into their life. The author opens with the variety of reasons we procrastinate and provides a variety of time-management skills to help the individual plan their time accurately. This book is actually directed towards students with a focus on how to tackle homework and provides interesting tips such as creating a homework playlist. A variety of anecdotes and case studies are provided throughout which are brief but interesting. I think this book is easy to read and well-outlined. I would recommend this book for high school students but it may not be the best for individuals in college or graduate school.

Many thanks to the publisher Lerner Publishing Group and Netgalley for the ARC in return for an honest review.

Procrastination is really problem with the students I teach.
The book is well set out however as the book is targeted to students there were parts that I thought needs to be more concise. My 16yr old students would want clear instructions rather than the indepth case studies.
As a mature reader I liked the detailed examples but it feels like the advice could have been more concise and slimmed down.

This is such an important topic. Procrastination and time management are certainly something that many people struggle with, especially tweens and teens. However, a lot of the books for it aren’t great for a variety of reasons. However, this is one I definitely want to have available in the library where I work.

Right away it addresses the fact that this book was probably given to the tween or teen by someone, and like many books of this type of topic, it is probably paired best with someone also talking to the person about procrastination. I liked how it began. It seemed very honest.

We have eight different chapters with titles like “I’ll Remember” and “I Have Time,” which I liked, and I thought might be helpful to steer some teens toward certain chapters if one of those excuses/titles rings especially true for what they tend to use as excuses.

There are exercises such as mapping out how long your usual tasks really take that can help teens learn important pieces of time management without it being preachy or taking too long for them to get through the exercise or book. It’s a quick, instructional read that I would definitely hand to teens wanting to work on time management.

This is a book directed for students filled with tactical knowledge on how to beat procrastination. Although I am well past my school days, I found the methods in this book to be really helpful. I wish I found this boon when I was in school! I would recommend this book for students and teenagers that want to accomplish more things by planning time wisely..

This book is written for high school and college students to help them with their schoolwork. As the cover indicates, it deals with issues like procrastination, time management and other skills relating to studying and homework. The introduction really lays out the purpose of the book and how to use it. Students can read through it in order, but the author really encourages them to focus on the chapters that deal with the things they struggle with most, and not to try to make too many changes at one time, which can be real issues. I liked the approachability of the language here, how it was directed to the students and the case studies that she used to illustrate particular issues. She notes that every individual is different and the student should think about what works and doesn't work with them to pick new habits that will work most successfully.
The chapter titles are phrases that students often use that relate to each topic.
* I Have Time
* It's Not Due Till Friday
* I Read Over My Notes
* I Don't Need to Write It Down
* I'll Remember
* I Know Where Everything Is
* Five More Minutes
* I'm Not in the Mood
Various options are given to address each circumstance and topic and there are lots of great ideas. Wish something like this existed back when I was a student!

This book is a useful tool! I'm an adult and I need help focusing sometimes. I'm working on a new project and this book motivated me to actually get started.

Thanks, NetGalley for the eArc copy to read and review.

Procrastination is a problem for many and I see it all the time as a teacher.
This is a self- help book that is split up into easy to read and useful chapters. I loved it and thought it would be a great resource for students needing to learn how to manage their time better.
I can see this as a great 8th grade or high school graduation gift!