You are in a difficult position but won't ask for help. This is a terrible waste. Colleagues, relatives and friends will be happy to assist you, but they have to know they are needed. Pretending you can handle a lot of work by yourself will be disastrous. Put your pride aside. Working with a team will be a lot more enjoyable than you expect. You'll especially appreciate the contributions of a highly practical expert who does their job without a fuss.

Resist the temptation to break the rules. Taking a shortcut will result in embarrassment. It's better to follow all the necessary steps, even if it means dragging out an easy task. If anyone complains about the slack pace, explain you are following procedure. Don't feel compelled to risk your position just to satisfy an impatient colleague or customer. You'll realise you dodged a bullet when a supervisor reviews your practices. There are good reasons for some regulations.

This isn't a good time to speak out about things that are bothering you. Everybody is preoccupied with their own problems. Demanding attention for your own pet peeves will just make a difficult situation worse. If your work environment has become utterly toxic, find a new job. You have many skills at your disposal and could find a position that is much more fulfilling. There will be the added bonus of working with intelligent people who fuel your creativity. You have more options than you believe.

Stop wasting time trying to establish you are right. People will just think you have an axe to grind if you keep trying to point out someone else's errors. It's better to turn your attention to a project that gives you lots of emotional satisfaction. This could be anything from baking a loaf of bread to planning a garden to grooming a pet. You love cultivating growth and happiness. When you're engaged in this kind of activity, anger and resentment vanish into thin air.

Although you're tired, you will have to give a final push to finish a project. Work past your exhaustion. Letting someone down at this juncture will do serious harm to your reputation. Once you submit this work for approval, you can breathe a sigh of relief. Visit a quiet place where you can recharge your batteries. Don't take up another time consuming job. If your family is clamouring for attention, tell them you need some privacy until a certain time. They'll respect your boundaries if you're specific.

A misunderstanding will result in a loss of some kind. A friendship could end, a customer may leave or a job might dry up. Try not to blame yourself for this turn of events. You've been stagnating for the past few weeks. This is the Universe's way of putting you on a new path. You've learned a valuable lesson and will never make the same mistake again. Give yourself credit for having the best intentions. This setback didn't occur because you were malicious or irresponsible.

A partnership is showing signs of trouble. Arguments about money are pulling you in different directions. You want to be extravagant while others want to be frugal. A compromise may not be possible. If you decide to go separate ways, be philosophical. Resist the temptation to bad mouth your colleague's behaviour. Just because you have differing values does not mean they are untalented. Be charitable. At the very least, maintain a diplomatic silence when asked about their work performance.

Normally, your perceptions are right on target. That's not the case right now. Your vision has been clouded by negative influences. Turn a deaf ear to a professional rival who is always undercutting your contributions. Continue to work hard and rise to challenges. If you mishandle a situation, admit it. Discuss the issue with your employer. They won't be happy with the situation, but they won't punish you for it. Everybody has a bad day. Be gentle with yourself and others will follow suit.

Don't send sensitive emails from a work account. It's also prudent to make personal phone calls from your own mobile. The last thing you need is for some petty critic to make trouble for you. Life is very busy now, so it's tempting to cut corners. By obeying the rules, you'll stay out of trouble. Upsetting news may prompt you to take some time off work. It will be easy to handle an emergency from the comfort of home.

Despite your best efforts, it is impossible to plan for everything. A surprising turn of events will force you to abandon a project. This is extremely annoying, but it can't be helped. Instead of dwelling on all the time you wasted, think about the opportunities ahead. You may be able to make more money from this new arrangement. Identifying an underserved portion of the community will pave the way to a thriving business. Every cloud has a silver lining, even this one.

You've come through a difficult time. Being subjected to public scrutiny was difficult. If there's anything you hate it's having to defend your actions to people who don't understand your role. Now the dust is beginning to settle and you can make a fresh start. Landing a job at a different company is a strong possibility. Your romantic or business partner may not agree with this change, but you simply cannot stay where you are not trusted.

Be cautious with a newcomer. Although this individual acts friendly, they have ulterior motives. Don't discuss your private life in their company. Give noncommittal responses to their questions. It's admirable you want to be friends, but this interloper is only interested in advancing their reputation. If that means sabotaging you, they will. Be vigilant about saving your work and keeping a record of your email correspondence. Having a paper trail will be worth its weight in gold.