A lack of motivation could make you feel isolated and alienated. Everybody else seems content with their lives; why don't you? The answer may lie in your daily routine. If you don't make time for fun on a regular basis, your joie de vivre will become a distant memory. Stop overloading your schedule with chores. Delegate responsibilities to other members of your household and office, and focus your attention on creative and athletic pursuits.

Being wrapped in a romantic fantasy helps you to ignore the mundane realities of life and while the past few days have been fun, it's time to come back down to earth. Domestic matters require your attention, and people are depending on you for help. Before you lash out against your situation, consider whether you are looking at it from a black-and-white perspective. Why not make your home a reflection of your glamorous tastes?

Suppressing your anger towards a neighbour or close relative is no longer working. You've got to express your feelings, even if it means inviting an argument. When it comes right down to it, your priorities are different than theirs. The two of you must enact a compromise if harmony is going to prevail. Offer to make a small concession to this person's demands in exchange for something else. Somebody's got to extend an olive branch.

Pretending to understand something that utterly confounds you will lead to trouble. Don't be afraid to admit your ignorance; a considerate mentor will be happy to fill in the gaps of your knowledge. Friends may be pressuring you to make a purchase. Falling victim to this peer pressure will only compound the problem. Be willing to stand in your own defence, even at the risk of appearing stubborn. Let your expenditures reflect your priorities.

A desire for material luxury could make you forget what is truly important in life. Yes, it is perfectly fine to want expensive clothes and fancy furnishings, but you can't let these yearnings undermine your current happiness. Practice taking pleasure in the simple things, like a solitary cup of tea in the morning or a fun outing with the kids. Life is too short to postpone pleasure for some distant, far-away day.

You're tired of performing kind deeds for others when you never seem to get anything in return. Before you let your anger consume you, consider how you have contributed to the problem. The fact is, you need to ask for help if you're going to receive it. Automatically brushing away offers of assistance is compromising all of your relationships. If you feel overwhelmed, say so. A neighbour, friend or colleague will come to your rescue.

Secret self indulgences can be undermining your progress at work. If you've developed a nasty habit, now is the time to break it. Financial shortages are further complicating the problem. You may have to ask an older friend for support. Be willing to accept their help on a conditional basis. It's perfectly reasonable to sign a paper that states the terms of your agreement. Actually, such a step could safeguard your relationship.

A romantic or business partner is urging you to make a move you're not prepared to make. Whether it's spending more time at home or assuming more responsibilities at work is immaterial. The important thing is to do what feels best for you. Friends may also contribute their two cents, which makes you irritable. You've always treasured your private life, and don't appreciate it when others start commenting on personal matters.

It may be impossible to keep the peace today, thanks to a relative's erratic behaviour. Just when you think this person has settled down, he or she erupts with a fresh angry outburst. If you're living with a roommate, the two of you may decide to part ways. You simply can't endure their rigid rules, and they can't abide your easygoing ways. Find a domestic arrangement better suited to your needs.

You have a tendency to blurt things out without thinking of how your comments will impact others. If you realise you've hurt somebody's feelings, apologise immediately. Back up your words with actions. Give this person the respect and consideration they deserve. Enquire after their needs, instead of making assumptions. Misunderstandings like these are often rooted in a failure to listen. Fortunately, your willingness to change will help correct the problem.

It feels as though your family has little sympathy for your dreams. Maybe they've accused you of shirking your responsibilities. Perhaps they think that you're focusing your energy in the wrong direction. Whatever the situation, you need to look at things from their perspective. Are your relatives really making unreasonable demands? If so, you need to assume more chores. That doesn't mean you have to abandon your plans.

You say one thing and do another to avoid a lover's wrath. Unfortunately, this technique is only compounding the problem. The two of you have got to sit down and have a brutally frank discussion. You simply don't agree with your beloved's spending habits, and insist on doing things your way. If this relationship is going to survive, you'll both have to make some adjustments. Single? It's time to learn the art of managing money.