You may be forced to revise your opinions in the face of overwhelming evidence. Rather than make excuses for your previous position, admit that you were wrong. You won't seem weak. On the contrary, associates will admire you for acknowledging and correcting your mistake. Take this opportunity to learn more about current events. You'll soon see news stories in a whole new light. Open your mind and the newspaper.

Trying to convert somebody to your beliefs is an exercise in futility. Yes, the person in question could be ruining their lives due to poor choices, but there's nothing you can do. You may want to put your distance between yourself and this character, at least for the time being. Otherwise, people may think you are guilty by association. That would be a shame, considering the pains you take to be decent to others.

A power struggle is draining you of valuable emotional energy. You may have to ask an authority figure to arbitrate this matter, as the person involved doesn't seem capable of compromise. Alternately, you can just get out of this person's orbit altogether. There's no sense in subjecting yourself to pain just as a matter of pride. Look for a living situation that will allow you to blossom and grow. You deserve better than this.

It feels like you have to outperform everybody else in order to get the same consideration. Perhaps a boss dislikes you, or maybe your colleagues have gone out of their way to win special favours. Whatever the reason, it's important to craft a strategy for the future. It's unhealthy to maintain the status quo. Either schedule a meeting with the powers-that-be, or look for a better opportunity where you can grow.

Other people's achievements make you feel humbled and embarrassed. You know you haven't fulfilled your true potential. Instead of beating yourself up about this, redouble your efforts to succeed. It's never too late to realise your dream. Ask a goal-oriented friend to help you with a dream project. Their guidance can make all the difference. You've always blossomed when working with attentive teachers.

Career demands are extremely oppressive now, and you'd rather spend time cloistered at home. However, by giving yourself an extra push, you can accomplish feats that will put you at the top of the heap. Part of the reason you're so successful is you have an organised approach to work. Break down projects into small, manageable steps, and then set a deadline by which to perform each duty.

Philosophies that clash with your own make you feel uncomfortable. You're not sure whether people will reject you based on your views. Don't make the mistake of covering up your beliefs. The longer you know someone, the harder it will be to maintain this fa ade. Candidly admit when you disagree with another person's assumptions. Not only will they respect your stance, they'll also admire your courage.

Someone who envies your accomplishments may try to humiliate you in some way. Understanding their motives will enable you to handle these taunts with ease and good humour. After all, you're no stranger to jealousy. Perhaps you should do something kind and generous for this character. Winning them over will teach you something valuable about human nature. People are a lot more vulnerable than they pretend.

A violation of privacy causes you to go red with anger; you're not going to take this lying down. Confront this person in a public place, where they won't be able to resort to lame excuses. There's a good chance this character has tried similar tactics with others. After you've vented your anger, recharge your batteries in a quiet place. Never fear; this interloper won't dare make the same mistake twice.

You're tired of being given problems nobody else wants to handle. If you're the only one in your group with specialised knowledge, take it upon yourself to train those around you. Otherwise, people will claim ignorance as their excuse for shirking duties. In the event people resist your teaching efforts, post a list of clear instructions about how to handle various emergencies. This will lessen your workload considerably.

Making excessive demands on children is a very bad idea right now. You don't want to turn your young friends to the opposite extreme. If you feel some kids need motivation, offer them suggestions in an off-handed way. You may even want to engage in these activities on your own. Eventually, they'll start pursuing these interests independently. The important thing is to present these duties as privileges, not punishments.

Strained conditions at home make you look for approval elsewhere. This can be wonderful for your career, but will ultimately be unfulfilling. You have a choice between doing things to please your relatives and surrounding yourself with supportive friends. It's silly to pretend to be something you're not, just for the sake of being praised. Channel your energies into developing your own personal strengths.