You're hit with the reality of life as it turns out nothing is definite and even the most predictable situations are subject to change. A couple you are fond of may announce they are splitting up or a position you always felt was secure is under threat. The anxiety you feel has more to do with the unexpectedness of it all than the fear of what might lie ahead. Face your fears immediately and don't lose hope that life may be disappointing. There is plenty that can bring you happiness.

Don't stop caring about what people think even if someone does have a habit of upsetting you. Their criticism makes you question your decisions to a point where you wonder why you always let them bother you so much. Ignoring them could lead you to disregard the advice of those people in your life who do have your best interests at heart. Sometimes bad decisions are made but this should not give anyone an excuse to slate everything you do.

A carrot is dangled in front of your nose and snatched away just as quickly. Why do some people always play games with you? You aren't amused by those who fail to keep their promises especially when this isn't the first time they've let you down, and you suspect it won't be the last. Chasing the carrot ahead of you but never catching it might be entertaining for some people, but you aren't laughing. Anyone who has been deliberately deceiving or misleading you is in for a shock.

Don't panic when you encounter problems; stop and re-evaluate. Solutions can and will be found even if it means changing the way you think to turn the matter around. Stay calm. Looking at things from a different angle will give you new ideas to experiment with. Take a step back and you will see the situation from a number of different perspectives. This will also help you look both ways before making important decisions.

You start to realise what you can't live without when an appliance you depend on every day breaks down. It's hard to determine exactly when you became so reliant on this item. Having to do without it for a few days could make you decide not to be so dependent on it in the future. You've always enjoyed having your possessions around you but it is the people who really matter and can't be replaced.

You can't order your brain to ignore your feelings even if you are trying hard to stem worry and anxiety. A decision you must soon make is being influenced by the way you feel when you need to be as logical and reasonable as possible. Whether you have a choice to make concerning your own or a loved one's health, or a job situation you're being swayed by, it's the thought of all that could go wrong. Listen to your thoughts and turn those negatives into positives.

Positive, hopeful thoughts lead to a much more enjoyable life, haven't you noticed? A friend or loved one may accuse you of being miserable and negative. If you're guilty as charged, think of ways you can create a more purposeful attitude. Look for new ideas and interests that might help make your future more exciting. Read self help books which offer suggestions on how to think positively and attract good fortune your way. You will have to work on it.

You're about to take on an exciting challenge and you will want to do this without any fuss or fanfare. It is going to be hard work and you could be taking on something you've never done before but it will be worth it. A fund raising venture or voluntary work intended to help those who can't help themselves isn't going to be easy and you know it. People applaud the fact you have taken it on but you aren't looking for ovation.

It is not ambition but inspiration that drives you now; your creativity could lead to some worthwhile accomplishments. The goals you once held important are starting to hold less priority due to the realisation you may never achieve them anyway. Aims in life attained through stark ambition demand too many personal sacrifices and don't seem worth it any more. Being a success has nothing to do with how much money you make or what you own. Success comes through loving relationships, pursuing your personal passions, happiness, peace and contentment.

To understand something you may have to go through a confused phase as you try to figure it all out. Initially there will be more questions than answers. There will be a time of misunderstanding before comprehension dawns. Keep working on the issues causing this confusion and eventually you will move from a state of bewilderment into a position of illumination. Helping others to understand what you have just grasped, will be your next challenge!

Demands being made on you now take you beyond the limits you set for yourself in your mind. So far this isn't causing you too many problems. You're starting to realise you are capable of more than you thought. New commitments and experiences will introduce you to new future possibilities. Excitement could get the better of you, leading you to take on more than you can chew. Take it slowly. Look on it this way: you're already exceeding your expectations and your confidence is growing.

Are you really prepared to leave it to others to determine what your life should be? Older relations, a domineering colleague or a persuasive partner have more influence on your decisions and choices than you realise. You might think you're making your own mind up but if you analyse all your recent choices a good percentage of these will be benefiting others more than yourself. From now on, consider your own needs first and seek to do what makes you happy.