Before discussing your plans and ideas with others, jot down your thoughts. It will be the more realistic plans that you will want to work on first. Once you have decided what you want to do, let your imagination flow unchecked. Making headway in a group project will be easier than you think.

Putting duty before pleasure does not mean you will miss out on having some fun. It's just a question of knowing your priorities. Check nothing important needs to be dealt with before taking someone up on a spontaneous offer or suggestion. You can still say yes but explain you have other things you need to do first.

Gaining specialised skills will put you in line for a more rewarding and better paid job. Sign up for a course, lecture or workshop. This will open up a brand-new world of opportunity for you. Be open to learning from someone who is both skilled and experienced as well as being a good teacher.

Agreeing to do a friend or neighbour a favour will mean putting personal plans on hold for the time being. You can see they are embarrassed about asking and they wouldn't have done so unless they really needed it. Your kindness will never be forgotten. There are many people who are glad to have you as a friend.

Mounting financial obligations are causing tension between you and a partner. If you're keeping your worries to yourself it is time to be honest about this situation. Keeping secrets from one another will only complicate your relationship, not to mention increase the stress you are already under.

Step out of the shadows and into the limelight. Accept this chance to act as a mentor to people who are new to your field. Someone who has been admiring your skills will admit to wanting to learn more from you. Watching them progress under your guidance will be emotionally rewarding.

You could always blame others for being difficult or contrary when there is discord or when things go wrong. If you stop and think about it, it could be you who is feeling out of sorts, irritable or miserable. One way to cope with stress or tension is to spend some time in quiet surroundings. Music can be therapeutic.

An insensitive neighbour will direct an insulting remark towards you or a member of your family. A careless colleague will insinuate you are to blame for a problem that wasn't of your making. You wonder how much longer you can cope with a difficult situation. Looking for a new job or place to live might be the solution.

Nothing will ever be achieved if you sit around doing nothing. You know this but you just need to find the motivation. You feel it is time to go after what you really want. This may mean taking a risk but you have been thinking about this for a long time and you are ready now to take action.

If you're having a hard time getting motivated, sign up for a class or online course. Your creativity will be enhanced through spending time in stimulating environments and mixing with talented people. It is up to you whether you want to continue doing nothing or to make an effort to make your life more fulfilling.

When you look back over difficulties you have had to endure you might realise you had nobody to blame for these but yourself. Once you approach problems from a different angle, there will be greater success. You are no longer using past disappointments as an excuse for not being able to overcome persistent problems.

Refusing to give a decision when people are waiting for you to make up your mind will cause them a lot of frustration. You have many options to choose from but you can't spend all day wondering what to do. Just as, playing hard to get is not doing you any favours when it comes to your love life. Own up to your feelings.