Travel delays will get under your skin. This is not the time to lash out or make threats. The more gracious you are about accepting defeat, the more quickly another avenue will open. It's especially unfair to blame service people for the problem, since they're only the bearers of bad news. Treat this situation as a learning opportunity. Instead of trying to move heaven and earth to get to your destination, slow down. Take note of your surroundings. See this as a minor setback, not a major upheaval.

You have never been a fan of change. That's why it's difficult for you to accept a rapidly evolving situation that affects you. Instead of clinging stubbornly to the past, look for future opportunities. A government program could give you the chance to get a license or advanced degree. You might be eligible for a scholarship that improves your career prospects. It's even possible you will land a position at a company that offers great fringe benefits. There is a silver lining to a looming cloud.

Legal difficulties are taking the wind out of your sails. You're tired of wasting valuable time and energy on this matter. Settling out of court is an option, but you're worried how this will affect your reputation. Take your ego out of the equation. What is more important, being right or avoiding stress? By spending a few quiet moments alone, you'll know the answer. A lot of well-intentioned people are trying to give you advice. Thank them for their concern, but follow your instincts.

Unpleasant conditions at work are making you reconsider your position. Finding another position will take time, but it's worthwhile. You have many excellent skills that you often overlook. That's why it will be helpful to meet with a friend to update your CV. They'll remind you of all the accomplishments and aptitudes that should be included on applications. Sometimes you should take a few steps backward to get the full picture. Your employment prospects are better than you think.

It will be difficult to get your point across to a stubborn child. They want their freedom, but you are intent on keeping them safe. A compromise may be necessary. By showing faith in a child's abilities, you'll cause their confidence to grow. They'll become more self-sufficient and might even surprise you with their mature decisions. Continuing to shelter them from harm will create anger, resentment and distrust. Let go just a little. The results will reassure and gratify you.

Household responsibilities are dulling your spirit. Take this opportunity to go out and have some fun. Meet your best friend for lunch, Skype with a faraway relative or take your dog for a long walk. Connecting with a loved one will improve your outlook. You tend to turn your attention inward when the going gets rough. By reaching out for help, it becomes much easier to withstand difficult times. This solution sounds simplistic, but it is effective. Try it and see.

Don't fall victim to negative thinking. If the odds are against you, they won't be forever. This situation may have been sent to test your patience. The true mark of a champion is an ability to get up and try again after a defeat. There is a good possibility you will fall short of your goal. This will be discouraging, but it won't be the end of the world. Take some time to process your grief and then make a new plan. It's always darkest just before the dawn.

A financial loss forces you to change your habits. Instead of going on an expensive holiday, it may be best to stay home and enjoy domestic pleasures. Taking short day trips will give the welcome change of scenery you crave. Are you dating someone who always wants to go out? Explain your situation. Anyone who truly cares for you will adjust their expectations. Pretending to have more money will cause serious problems in the long run. Take a deep breath and confess the truth.

Your self-confidence is low. A toxic relative has been making subtle digs about your plans for the future. Instead of enduring these rude remarks, turn a deaf ear. That means ignoring their phone calls, blocking their emails and deleting their texts. There's no reason to be polite to someone who does not treat you with common courtesy. If another relative tries to interfere, tell them in a firm but polite way that your decision is not up for debate.

Instead of giving in to fear, try cultivating hope. The thing you dread may never come to pass. Even if it does, you'll be able to handle it with your fabulous emotional reserve. When you catch yourself being consumed by gloom, do something that brings joy. Bake a cake, flip through a flower catalogue or plan a road trip. Send an email to your best friend or read a book that has always made you laugh. Having the right attitude is half the battle to attracting luck.

An unsupportive friend makes you very upset. You're tired of being told your plans are unrealistic or doomed to fail. Part of the problem is your loved one is jealous. They worry that your success will make them look small. This petty-minded attitude doesn't leave much room for affection to grow. You might want to reconsider this relationship. People change and it's not always for the better. If that's the case with this situation, it's time to detach.

A demanding boss or manager is bearing down hard. You'd rise to the challenge but feel that meeting their demands won't help you progress. When you're in a dead-end situation like this, you must dig your way out. Start looking for a better position. That may seem impossible, but this is only because you have fallen victim to negative thinking. The sooner you start putting out feelers for work, the faster you will realise you have many job options. Go where you will be appreciated.