There's a good deal of contrast between events you experience today compared with recent occurrences. Life seems to go from one end of the spectrum to the other but this combination of work and play is keeping you stimulated and interested. You will feel the amount of each is just right.

You're reminded of plans you had some months ago that you still haven't been able to bring about. It doesn't matter whether outside restrictions, circumstances or personal commitments prevented you from going ahead, you feel ready now to make these a priority. Acting on these ideas will pave the way for you to be able to improve your lifestyle and living conditions.

After a slow start, your confidence in your skills will grow. Once you have achieved one goal, you know you can easily reach the next one. Now you're more aware of what you are capable of and others can see what you can do, you will be highly sought after. Colleagues value your help and advice.

Step back from workplace dramas that drain you, emotionally and mentally. Your boss or a senior colleague will make a decision that takes you by surprise. This could lead you to changing your mind about something you had agreed on in the past. Unpleasant work conditions make you wonder whether it is time to move on to greener pastures.

Resist the temptation to compare your progress with that of the talented people around you. You are working with some extremely skilled and experienced colleagues. Keep your outlook positive and this will help keep you motivated. It's important not to underestimate your abilities. You are capable of achieving far more than you expected.

Keeping a secret from your family may save you a lot of bother in the short-term. Don't persuade yourself that this is a good reason to hold back from bringing up an important issue. To ignore this will only mean you will have a lot of explaining to do at a later date and the repercussions could be far worse than if you get it over with now.

A colleague's achievements are making you nervous. You are happy for them and you understand why they are proud of their accomplishments but at the same time it feels like they are rubbing this in your face. They know you are trying hard to keep up with them but they are not making it easy for you.

You had thought you were over a past disappointment. That's why it will surprise you when you hear something today that triggers some strong emotions. There is some influence of a past relationship still in your life even though you know that you should not allow it to have such a hold on you.

It takes hard work and practice to become as efficient as a colleague you admire. They perform duties you find difficult with ease and efficiency. Watching the way they do this will give you greater incentive to be just as good. There are no short cuts. Hard work and effort will take you to where you want to go.

If you are to complete a job before the deadline you need to keep your mind on what you are doing. This means keeping your thoughts under strict control. Focus only on the task in hand and refuse to be distracted by conversations going on around you. Switch off your mobile if friends keep texting you and disturbing your concentration.

Before agreeing to do someone a favour, ask what might be involved. If you want to help out but can see how difficult it is going to be and why your help is needed, suggest you bring in other talented people. As a team you will bring this matter to a satisfactory conclusion.

You need to push uncertainties and anxieties out of your mind and believe in yourself more. You are letting a minor failure sabotage your progress by undermining your confidence. A friend who knows you well will encourage you to get involved in a volunteer effort. This will help remind you of how talented you can be.