Don't let your inner critic dictate what you will do. Making a plan is exciting, but you must have courage to execute it. Yes, there is a possibility you will fail. But it's better to try and fall short of the mark than turn your back on a dream. It will be tempting to vent your anger at a government official, but resist. You should be in good standing with this bureaucrat, if only to get some paperwork pushed through the system.

It's difficult to be friends with someone who is always making excuses for their bad behaviour. You're tired of being an enabler. Although you hate to be rude, it will be necessary to share your feelings, and then keep your distance for the near future. Nobody likes to hear negative feedback, but maybe your words will make an impact on your friend's attitude. People respect your opinion, because you don't sugar coat the truth. If your relationship is permanently damaged, grieve a little, and then move on.

Embarrassing facts come to light. Instead of trying to deny the truth or sweep it under the rug, own up to your mistakes. Make a sincere apology, and resist trying to explain your behaviour away. You're better off saying what you did was wrong, and then resolving to do better. An authority figure will be very angry at this deception. Give them time to cool off. You can repair your relationship, but it will take time, patience, and consistency.

You're not very disciplined when it comes to settling down to follow a course of study. If you're ever going to master this lesson, you have to buckle down. Create a schedule, or you will continue to fall behind. A teacher who has been pushing you hard will express disappointment in your progress. Let this be the push you require to get serious. You might have to cut yourself off from your social circle to hit the books. Bite the bullet.

Sort out your financial affairs, even if it means learning the exact amount of money you owe. While it's difficult for you to see the number in black and white, it's critical to your personal success. You can pay off these bills, so long as you create a regular payment plan. You might need a few years to fulfil your obligations, but once you do, you'll breathe a huge sigh of relief. Don't beat yourself up because you've fallen behind. It happens to the best of us.

Be honest about a best friend or lover's shortcomings. If you continue to underplay a serious problem, it will spiral out of control. Be your loved one's mirror, even if the reflection is unpleasant. Avoid being overcritical. Simply state the problem as honestly as you possibly can, and don't play the blame game. Be willing to make a few changes of your own, if only to support their transformation. A small personal sacrifice will make a tremendous impact.

Watch your health. Eating nutritious meal is critical if you're going to have high energy. You have a lot of work to do. Taking a nap will undermine your productivity. A colleague will try to give their work load to you. Be prepared to turn them away, even if it means raising your voice. Just because you're the most efficient member of the team doesn't mean you should do double the work. In fact, it may be time to delegate tasks to others.

Try not to take a break up personally. Just because things didn't work out does not mean you are undesirable. There are many fish in the sea. Besides, you're better off going solo than staying in a troubled relationship. If you're with a romantic partner and things are tense, calm down. Get some distance from each other. This can be difficult for you, as you tend to cling tight to your beloved at the first sign of trouble. Resist this urge.

A disorderly environment drives you to distraction. It's time to rid your home of clutter. Stop putting off this task. You must make time for such an important job. Cancel a meeting with friends, take a day off work, or tell a relative you won't be able to help. Sometimes you have to put your needs first, if only for the sake of mental health. Once you get rid of all the dusty papers and junk that's been accumulated, you'll be ready to make a fresh start.

Be very specific when issuing instructions, or confusion will ensue. After writing out a 'how to' list, ask a friend to read it. Tell them to flag any sections that are unclear. Doing a trial run will help you circumvent any problems. The more time and care you put into these directions, the fewer problems will occur. Normally, you're thorough about such matters, but right now, it's hard to focus, because there are so many distractions swirling around.

Someone will misrepresent what they are trying to sell. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Keep your money safe in the bank. You work too hard to drop a lot of cash on a gadget that will break after the first few uses. Trust a romantic impulse. Courting the object of your affection will only deepen their feelings for you. You rarely wear your heart on your sleeve, so when you do express your love, it makes a deep impact.

Steer clear of a friend who is always trying to get you into trouble. Following their example will damage your reputation. Yes, you've had good times in the past, but that era has come to an end. You must be more responsible, if only for the sake of your career. Resist the urge to say something scathing on a social networking site. You never know who will see it, take offense, and broadcast it to a third party.