A New Year is dawning and you're determined not to repeat the mistakes you made in 2018. Too much work and not enough play is a bad recipe. By scaling back your professional responsibilities, your natural zest for life will return. Being more accommodating to loved ones will improve all your relationships in the New Year. Instead of maintaining an 'all or nothing' attitude, you'll be more open to compromise. Friends, relatives and colleagues will greatly appreciate your change of heart.

The troubles of the world have been weighing heavily on you in 2018. Instead of continuing to immerse yourself in news stories, focus on ideas, memories and plans that make you happy. Some will accuse you of burying your head in the sand. On the contrary, you are cultivating a healthy outlook. When you prepare the way for happiness, your productivity soars. You realise your potential, attract prosperity and find love. Reality is what you make it. Stop focussing on ugliness and concentrate on beauty instead.

During the past year, you made a great deal of sacrifices. Instead of being thanked for these selfless gestures, you have been taken to task for them. Resolve to make a change. Putting your needs first is critical to your enjoyment of the coming year. Get into the habit of indulging in sensual pleasures. Massages, delicious food, fresh flowers, beautiful artwork and tactile fabrics should be regular treats in 2019. When you treat yourself well, others will follow your example.

Being at the beck and call of your family has been a tiring trend throughout the past year. It's time to break free of these constraints. It isn't necessary to abandon your relatives, but you must establish healthier boundaries with them. Falling prey to their guilt trips has undermined your career prospects. Make it your mission to land your dream job in 2019. You have all the creative and leadership ability necessary to get a high-profile position with a successful company.

Health problems compromised your enjoyment of the past year. It's time to strengthen your system. An improved diet, more rest and increased exercise will pave the way to a glorious 2019. Your natural vitality will come roaring back after making these changes. Beware of putting your faith in a fitness guru. Anyone who promises overnight results from an extreme routine can't be trusted. You'll get much better results from following a sensible routine. Slow and steady wins the race in 2019.

Not making enough time for fun was your biggest mistake in 2018. Don't repeat the error. Rearrange your schedule to include relaxing holidays, artistic pursuits and romantic encounters. Work can take a back seat to play in the coming year. Frugal behaviour will cost you greatly. You work hard for your salary; you might as well spend it on things that make you happy. Stop saving for a rainy day that may never come. Vow to live in the moment throughout the New Year.

Your personal life was challenging throughout the past year. It's time to turn over a new leaf. Cultivating a comfortable and beautiful living situation should be your primary goal for the New Year. You've always been sensitive to your surroundings. If you live with someone unpredictable, think about parting ways. Being forced to continually walk on eggshells isn't good for your health. 2019 is your opportunity to cultivate the happy home of your dreams. Look for a place in a neighbourhood with a foreign flavour.

A secret fear of the unknown held you back in 2018. Instead of venturing into the unknown, you played it safe. Carrying out familiar routines was soothing but boring. Break out of this self-imposed prison and try something different in the New Year. An exciting moneymaking opportunity is worth exploring. Living abroad will be both stimulating and profitable. Stop resisting the idea of learning a foreign language. A crash course will give you the basics you require to succeed in 2019.

Financial obligations stopped you from realising your potential throughout the past year. Now you have satisfied your debts, you will pave the way to a prosperous 2019. Use your powers of persuasion to realise a childhood dream. Investors will back a business proposal. The key to your success is to set a goal and stay focused upon it. Don't abandon your project at the first sign of trouble. Becoming more diligent will be the greatest skill you'll develop in 2019.

Extreme opinions limited your influence throughout 2018. The New Year invites you to meet people in the middle. Just because you have a strong set of principles does not mean you should reject those with different views. Try seeing the world from their perspective. You may discover that the ideas that were imposed on you during childhood no longer resonate with you. Be willing to explore different philosophies. Your open-minded attitude may shock your relatives, but that's their problem.

You didn't push yourself as hard as possible in 2018. The longer you delay getting additional training, the more difficult it will be to realise your potential. Set your sights on the New Year to get an advanced degree or certificate. A lengthy application process will pay off handsomely. If you lack the funds to cover tuition, apply for a grant, loan or scholarship. An organisation that helps students from unusual backgrounds will give you the necessary funding.

You've always been a support system for your friends. While their faith in your abilities is gratifying, it has also delayed your progress during the past year. Devoting so much time to their troubles has stopped you from pursuing your own dreams. Instead of keeping a job that wears on your nerves, find a more enjoyable line of work. Making things of lasting value has great appeal. You can market your work at a specialty boutique or via an artisanal website portal.