There's only so much you can fit into a day and if your days are crammed full of activity, it is time to reduce commitments. Figure out what you can give up. You might want to consider either cutting back on your social commitments or delegating responsibilities so everyone at home does their fair share of household chores. You could also be engaged in some hard and tedious work and you need to break out of this rut.

You might wonder why you are calling a certain person a friend when they're showing you no respect or consideration. Someone is interfering with your personal life. Reasons given for trying to get you to make changes don't sound important to you. If others can't accept you have a right to make your own decisions in life, perhaps they shouldn't be a part of it. It's unlikely this friendship is doing you any good.

Someone interfering in your business is doing so with the best of intentions; try to curb your impatience. It could be they are trying to protect you from potential problems if you continue on the track you're now on. To be responsible, discuss the situation so you are left with the choices. It's not for others to decide what's best for you, but they can give reasons for their suggestions then leave it to you whether you stick on the same course or not.

You might be so focused on a hope, wish or desire, it is starting to take over your life. Whether you are hoping to find a new home, change jobs or are trying for a baby, none of these are going to happen overnight; you need to find other interests to take your mind of this particular concern. Send off job applications and push them out of your mind until you receive the reply. Any form of outdoor exercise helps you let off steam and put things in perspective.

You aren't doing enough activities these days which give you a chance to relax and unwind. You need to take stock of your life and figure out what your priorities are. You've always been organised but you've not been including space for relaxation in your busy schedule. It's important now for your health to have some down time and to get rid of some of the stress you're currently under.

It might mean a change of lifestyle such as a house move or change of job to escape tension-producing conditions. If drastic measures are needed to reduce stress, you should seriously think about this now. It may be you will introduce a little more relaxation into your life without taking such radical steps. By adapting in this way you will gain more confidence that you are in charge of your life rather than your life is controlling you.

If friends have extravagant plans and you're worried about the cost, admit it. Stop feeling the need to keep up with the lifestyles of friends and colleagues who may not have your financial responsibilities. A loved one may have a solution to a cash flow problem or an older relative will offer some helpful advice. If you're off on a date with little spare cash, a walk in the park will be just as much fun as going to a fancy restaurant!

If you see two people arguing today, it's best to stay away; don't get dragged in or you will regret it. People are disagreeing for all kinds of reasons and although this might disrupt your work or family routines, you would do better to keep out of it. The emotional dimension of some relationships are changing and underlying tensions are coming out in the open. Once everyone has aired their grievances it will be easier to establish better harmony.

A person you've not been seeing eye-to-eye with is conspicuous by their absence. It might come as some relief to you if they have dropped out of a group or walked away from a joint commitment. You've lost a load of aggravation and you haven't lost a friend because they were never one to begin with. Even if it means shouldering extra chores until new arrangements are made, it will feel as if what's happening today is how it has to be.

Just sitting around feeling sorry for yourself isn't going to get you out of a lonely rut. Get outside, take up a hobby, do new things and visit new places. If a recent relationship or activity was a disappointment, don't feel anything else you try in a similar vein will be the same. You need to experiment more until you find what's right for you. Look deep into yourself and find the motivation to make desirable changes.

Your mind is on a family or personal matter; your thoughts keep wandering keeping you from focusing on the job in hand. If there's something important on your mind, it might help to get in touch with whoever is on the scene to find out what's going on. There's a powerful accent on domestic affairs and possible changes being discussed in this area. Whilst at work it isn't the right time to take short cuts or rush things; your judgement isn't as good as normal.

No matter how well intentioned someone is, they don't understand all the issues before them. You're wasting valuable time listening to their objections and grievances when you know there is little fact or common sense in what they say. You don't have to justify your decisions to superficial people who are making judgements too quick and who have no constructive advice to offer.