Underhanded methods will backfire. It's better to be honest, even if it means incurring a fine or penalty. People will respect you a lot more if you accept the consequences of your actions. Have you been ordered to undergo treatment for a problem? Enter the program, even if you think it's silly. After listening to what is being said, you'll have a breakthrough. Embarking on a healthier path can be as simple as ending a destructive habit. Be honest with yourself.

Keep track of important information and documents. Back up your computer, maintain a file of receipts and make copies of your passport. It will be much easier to recover from a technical failure or theft if you take some simple precautions. If you're offered an insurance policy or warranty, take it. Register expensive purchases with the manufacturer. That way, if something goes wrong, you'll be able to get it replaced or repaired at no cost to you. Small precautions pay off.

Winning a point will feel like a hollow victory. That's because people sympathise with your opponent. You're more interested in being right than being kind. As a result, you will sense the tide turning against you. Make up the loss by cultivating better social skills. When you find yourself embroiled in a disagreement, be gracious about making your arguments. Don't feel compelled to harp on things. Agreeing to disagree will be better than establishing your intellectual superiority.

All you want is to rest and recuperate, but circumstances are working against you. The phone won't stop ringing and people will not work things out for themselves. This is a sign others have become overly reliant. Take this opportunity to train people in essential tasks. Don't worry about being replaced. You'll always be the most capable person in the organisation. By releasing your grip on your duties just a little, it will be much easier to take breaks.

You feel like a third wheel. Staying in this arrangement will do more harm than good. Break away from this situation, even if it creates great heartache. You deserve the best. Enduring bad treatment will only cause your self-esteem to plummet. At times like these, you have to do what is in your best interest, because nobody else will. After you've recovered from the pain, you will look back on this situation with pride. There's nothing worse than a person who mistreats you while professing their love.

An ongoing disagreement will reach a boiling point. If you're in a troubled romance, you'll decide to break things off permanently. Although there is plenty of chemistry between you and your amour, it's not enough to sustain a serious relationship. Are you already in a committed partnership? It's time to address problems in the bedroom. One of you needs more physical affection than the other. Meeting in the middle will be good for you both.

It will be very hard to get a plan off the ground. A serious family matter is making it impossible to fully focus on your goal. It's best to postpone this project for another time. You're dealing with a relative who wants to maintain the status quo, no matter how inconvenient it is for others. Instead of indulging their complaints, stop listening. Tell this troublemaker that changes will be made, whether they like it or not. You'll be accused of being uncaring. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Beware of indulging in gossip. Someone who sees you spreading rumours will keep their distance. You'll need their support sooner than you think, so it's best to be discreet. If you hear a juicy story being told, busy yourself with another task. The last thing you need is to get drawn into a destructive conversation. Speculating about a person's private life can be fun for the participants, but it can seriously harm the subject of these tales. Take the high road.

It will be difficult to communicate your concerns to a sceptical audience. Although you are well versed on the facts, most people have been swayed by emotional arguments. Appealing to reason will fall flat. This is incredibly frustrating, but it can't be helped. The best you can do is withdraw from the argument and let the chips fall where they may. When people see the unfortunate results of their popular decision, they'll ask for your input. At that point, you can put your program into place.

Lingering over a bad breakup or dismissal is only rubbing salt into a gaping wound. Stop dwelling on things you can't change. Make a fresh start, even if it's as simple as changing or updating your image. Going out will remind you the world keeps turning, regardless of personal problems. Contrary to what you might think, people aren't mocking your loss. They're actually sympathetic and want to help. Be receptive to kind words and generous acts. They're critical to your recovery.

Pretending a problem doesn't exist will only create more trouble. It's time to face an unpleasant situation. Admit your mistakes and offer to fix them, even if the repairs will be costly. Pretending like you have no responsibility in the matter will harm your reputation. Eventually, the truth will come out and people will distrust you. Be proactive. Bring the matter to a sympathetic official, explain what happened and offer to make amends. Facing the music is never easy, but it has to be done.

Stop isolating yourself from the crowd. Even if you're vulnerable, you need the help of others. Tell a trusted friend about a setback. They'll do everything in their power to put you on the road to recovery. There's nothing wrong with making mistakes. Once you've recognised the error of your ways, you can forge a better path. It's a matter of being persistent. Occasionally, you will slip up. When it happens, don't feel sorry for yourself. Get up, dust yourself off and continue being accountable to others.