You've turned a corner with your health. Improving your diet, becoming more active and getting more rest has given you a healthy glow. The renewed energy this regimen has given you will make it easier to reach career goals. Instead of feeling defeated by complicated application forms, you'll fill out the paperwork quickly and easily. Going on an intensive round of job interviews won't bother you, either. A plum position is just within reach. Stretch out and grab it.

Push work aside and make time for joyful pursuits. Housework and freelance can wait for another time. You must put yourself first today. Communing with nature, creating something beautiful or simply enjoying an excellent meal will be therapeutic. If you've had enough of other people's company, go solo. Is there someone who lifts your spirits? Invite them to join you. Strolling through a museum or watching a foreign movie together might be just your cup of tea. Follow your heart.

Beautifying your home will be gratifying. If you can't stand threadbare towels a moment longer, order a new set. Does the sight of a drab room get you down? Give it a fresh coat of bright paint. Does the air feel stuffy and cheerless? Open the windows and add bunches of fresh flowers throughout the space. You're enormously creative. Use your imagination to create a living space that is welcoming and comfortable. You don't have to spend a lot of money to achieve an impressive effect.

Keeping a diary is an excellent outlet for you. You're a highly sensitive person whose greatest strength is your emotional intelligence. When you bottle up your feelings, you become frustrated and discouraged. It's not always possible to say what's really in your heart. Innocent people could be hurt. You could put your job in jeopardy. There's also the problem of betraying other people's secrets. That's why it's a good idea for you to jot down a few lines in a notebook each day.

It's important to be more selfish. This may seem like strange advice, but it's valid for your situation. You've always been a warm, generous person. That's why so many people flock to you for help. Although you're happy to lavish loved ones with your affection, there's a limit to your energy. When you feel downcast and dispirited, it means you haven't been attending to your own needs. Indulge in some luxury. Splash out on new clothes. Go for a spa treatment. Treat yourself.

Cultivating ways to combat stress is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Whether this means practicing guided imagery, repeating reassuring affirmations or listening to soothing music is immaterial. The important thing is to have a strategy that you can implement anywhere. You've been blessed with an analytical brain. While your ability to solve problems is terrific, this tendency to obsess over details can be exhausting. When your head starts spinning, take a deep breath and chill out.

You've recently experienced some disappointments. Instead of giving in to self-pity, laugh at yourself. Confide in a trustworthy friend. Pour your sorrow into a creative project. By converting negative emotions into positive energy, you will attract luck in surprising forms. It will become easier to land jobs, find romance and seize creative opportunities. You'll start looking forward to the future instead of dreading it. Best of all, a situation that once seemed dire will become relatively minor.

A self-help group will be instrumental in overcoming a personal problem. Harsh criticism has held you back from taking a risk. Helpful people will show you how to take the venom out of these remarks. They'll give you the feedback you need to get past this obstacle. You're a passionate person. When a person says something to dispel your enthusiasm, it hurts. Learning to take crushing comments with a pinch of salt is important. With this weapon in your arsenal, you can move mountains.

Being more assertive at work will save you a great deal of trouble. You like being everyone's friend, but this isn't always possible. If someone's disrespectful or inconsiderable behaviour is undermining your progress, it's time to have a talk. Take your colleague aside privately and explain how their actions are affecting you. It's possible your remarks will be met with indifference. At that point, you should file an official complaint. There's no reason to put up with this nonsense.

Gaining insight to people's motivations will make a difficult situation more bearable. This is a good time to read books on human psychology, body language and the power of persuasion. Most communication is nonverbal. When you want to change the way someone is acting, you can adjust your own attitudes. This will be much more effective than giving a lecture or issuing warnings. Sometimes even the most subtle gesture will get you where you want to go. Try and see.

Taking a break from your routine will be therapeutic. You're intent on making a success of yourself, which is admirable. Keeping your nose to the grindstone will result in burnout. Give yourself permission to step away from your desk at regular intervals. Even taking a brisk walk around the block can keep you from falling victim to exhaustion. Your health is more important than a looming deadline. Make your own well-being your first priority; work can wait while you rest.

Stop expecting others to come to your rescue. If you lack critical life skills, it's time to fill in the gaps to your knowledge. Learning to cook, clean, pay bills or drive a car are all ways to foster independence. Someone who wants you to remain dependent will discourage you from taking lessons. Turn a deaf ear to their dire warnings. The more you know, the happier you will be. Being able to do things for yourself is a blessing, not a burden.