Be polite at all times. Someone you're introduced to can help you further a personal aim if you make the right impression now. Group activities aimed at helping those who can't help themselves will bring you a lot of satisfaction. You feel inspired, motivated and in control when working as part of a team.

Anxiety is affecting you mentally and physically. Discuss worries with someone you can trust and they will help you look at your problems from a different angle. Strive to keep your mind in the present and know where your anxiety takes you. Work out the likely cost before committing yourself to a big project.

Difficulties won't seem so bad if you remain calm and deal with them in a quiet and efficient way. Whatever you do, don't start blaming other people for your problems. They won't like your attitude and this will make them defensive. When things go wrong, take a deep breath. Assess the situation and if you get too overwhelmed, walk away.

Sometimes all that's necessary to be a good friend is to provide a listening ear. Someone is worrying over trivial matters that have been blown out of all proportion. If it's a piece of gossip they're fretting over, be the one to point out there isn't an ounce of truth in what's being said.

If you're waiting to hear from someone and they were supposed to call you a few days ago, get in touch with them. At least then you can be certain there has been no mistake or misapprehension. A letter sent to you will be delivered to the wrong address and because of the delay, you could miss out on a good opportunity.

Ignore distractions and keep your mind on what you are doing. Someone will try to persuade you to cut corners. You prefer to do the job properly and you won't waste your time listening to their suggestions. Besides, you happen to know they haven't a clue what they are talking about.

Don't trust anything important to a colleague who is known to always get things wrong. Leaving them with an important job will be a recipe for disaster. If you want a task doing well, do it yourself. Check over everything carefully before signing off on a job. Something important may have been missed that could cause future problems.

Although it's tempting to listen to gossip, you're better off getting on with something else. Recent lessons should have taught you not to believe all you hear. Apologise for an argument you wish had never happened. You could be surprised by the confession someone makes to you.

You have some big expenses ahead. This will call for a practical and disciplined approach to finances. Your aim should be to make every penny count. Arguments could erupt over almost anything when you are with someone who is spoiling for a fight. If you can't encourage them to be reasonable, keep them at arm's length.

It may not please some people because you have decided to put your own interests first for a change. A friend will feel peeved when you pull out of joint arrangements. Since you never made a firm commitment anyway, why should you feel guilty? Go with what is right for you.

Your boss is aware of your current aims. Your partner knows your dreams for the future. A relative respects the fact that you can't be there for them all the time. You don't have to spell it out for them and you are wasting precious time explaining yourself. There really is no need.

Jobs have been building up around the home and garden. You haven't had time to do all you have been meaning to do. Catch up on routine tasks now before it starts feeling overwhelming. If the chance to do something different comes later in the day it might be better to stick with original plans.