Resist the urge to say exactly what's on your mind, or you could hurt somebody's feelings. It pays to be sensitive to other people's feelings, especially with regard to your personal life. If you keep shooting from the hip, you'll drive someone special away. Whether you admit it or not, your happiness relies a great deal on others.

Working as a volunteer could indirectly improve your career prospects, so join up now. Computer training and improved interpersonal skills could be part of the bargain. If it feels as though you don't have a minute of time to spare, examine your schedule again. Some mundane chores you can definitely delegate to relatives.

When you keep your feelings bottled up your blood pressure rises. If you feel as though you're coming down with a cold, forgo the medicine and vent your frustrations. There's a limit to how polite you should be when dealing with a bully. The next time somebody tries to take advantage of you, sound the alarm.

If you keep running into the same problems with different people, your image needs an overhaul. Try to present your ideas in a different fashion. Be more constructive with your criticisms, accept help when it's offered, and learn how to take a compliment gracefully. All these things will make your relationships more productive and fulfilling.

Now that spring is on the horizon, you'll want to look and feel your best, so get to work. In the past, you've made the mistake of setting impossible fitness goals for yourself. This time around, be more realistic about your plans. Cut back your intake of desserts, instead of banishing them altogether. Visit the gym three times a week, instead of each day.

You're tired of settling for second-best, when your heart really yearns for luxury. Changing jobs or acquiring new skills is the fastest way to increase your income. Consult an employment agency about the most lucrative jobs on the market today. A smart cookie like you is bound to find a way into one of these industries.

Making the most of your creative skills helps to disperse any clouds that have been darkening your life. An artistic person like you needs an outlet for expression. If your work isn't stimulating enough, set aside an hour each day to paint, write, draw, or play music. Cut back on your sleep, if necessary! Your joy will give you more energy.

Too often, you hold back your true feelings for fear of making yourself vulnerable. Unfortunately, this allows other rivals to push their agendas while you remain silent. Reverse this trend at the earliest opportunity. The next time someone asks for your opinion, give it without reservation, no matter how harsh it sounds.

Showering a loved one with affection makes you feel less guilty about past selfish behaviour. They key is to make your generosity a regular habit, instead of rare afterthoughts. You're more than willing to give the shirt off your back to help friends and casual acquaintances. Why should it be any different for your mate?

Being at the centre of things feeds your badly bruised ego; you're tired of deferring to others. Feel free to proclaim your achievements far and wide. Dominate the conversation at a social gathering. Work on your resume. Do everything and anything to make your talents obvious to influential people and organisations.

Paying attention to your dreams is imperative, especially when things go wrong in your daily life. This may be just the push you need to raise the stakes a little. If you've ever wanted to take up a course of study, now is the time to do it. In a few years time, you'll have the credentials you need to change your job, lifestyle, or both.

An upsurge of energy allows you to accomplish more than you normally would on the average day. Instead of busying yourself with household tasks, launch a creative project that gives you pleasure. Arrange photographs into an attractive collage, begin work on a book of poems, or redecorate your least favourite room.