An impulse towards frugality should be kept in check. While it's admirable you want to save money, it's also important to enjoy the fruits of your labour. Taking extreme measures to save a few pennies can actually drain you of valuable energy. Small luxuries like fluffy towels, soft sheets and candlelit meals can boost your self esteem. They also help you slow down and smell the flowers. Sometimes it's more important to enjoy the race than cross the finish line first.

You can lead someone to water, but you can't make them drink. Although you think you know what is best for a friend, they simply will not take your advice. Stop wasting valuable energy trying to convince them your way is right. A loved one is determined to go their own way and there's nothing you can do about it. Offer your unconditional support no matter what path they take. You may be surprised to see how successful your friend becomes. Their instincts are on target.

No matter how much you would like it, you cannot entirely protect loved ones from danger. At some point, you must allow friends and relatives to take risks and accept the consequences of their actions. It's the only way they'll develop survival skills. You've always been very clever about getting out of difficult situations. That's because you've taken a few chances in your time. These risks have sometimes paid off and occasionally blown up in your face. In both situations, you learned valuable lessons. Let your friends learn, too.

Restlessness may tempt you to break away from a worthy pursuit. This is not the time to throw in the towel. Even if you're bored, you should press forward. Falling short of your goal will be cause for future regret. You may have signed up for a project that turned out very different from what you expected. That's unfortunate, but there will be significant benefits from crossing the finish line. Let your best friend or romantic partner give you the moral support you require to move forward.

Try not to place so much emphasis on material security. Even if your bank account is low, you still have a lot going for you. A rewarding job is worth keeping, although it does not pay very much. Your work means a great deal to people. Keep doing your best to give others beauty, hope and inspiration. If you're unemployed, you can land a steady position at an impressive company. The salary won't be impressive, but the benefits will.

Don't make any hasty decisions, especially about relationships. It seems like your best friend or partner is being lazy. Actually, they may not be emotionally capable of handling a difficult situation. Exercising compassion will yield better results than issuing ultimatums. You have the power to be very helpful. Relieving your loved one of some difficult chores will help them heal faster. Everybody has weak moments. That's when friends are supposed to come to the rescue. Find ways to be useful.

It's tempting to take the easy way out of a situation. Avoiding a confrontation will keep stress at bay for the short term future, but it won't solve the problem. Instead of staving off the inevitable, talk to someone who has been getting on your nerves. Describe how their inconsiderate behaviour is affecting your work. Propose alternatives that will allow you to work together in peace. Your personal life will get much better once you resolve this professional matter.

When you feel threatened, you withdraw your affection. This can be bewildering to loved ones. You're not trying to be hurtful; you are simply attempting to protect your own heart. Unfortunately, this impulse can make a bad situation even worse. If you feel snubbed by someone, say so. Explain exactly what actions and words have upset you. This will open the door to a productive conversation. Talking is the best way to avoid misunderstandings.

A series of small disappointments prompts you to grumble. While the impulse is understandable, it's important to remember how negative thoughts can make a bad situation even worse. Do as much as you can to look on the bright side. Finding a new use for discarded materials can be profitable. Restoring old furniture and appliances to their original lustre will give your spirits a tremendous lift. You hate all the waste that is occurring in this disposal society.

It's tempting to throw up your hands and walk away from a frustrating situation. Nobody seems capable of listening to reason. This is enormously difficult for a productive person like you. When you're faced with problems, you seek solutions to them. Before making these breakthroughs, cynics accuse you of wasting valuable time. That's why you're so much more accomplished than anyone else. You don't let setbacks stand in your way. Maintaining this attitude will help you push past this particularly stubborn situation.

Try to control a desire for revenge. It's perfectly understandable you are angry at being treated so poorly. Unfortunately, channelling rage at your tormentor will be a waste of time. It's better to use this emotion to launch a creative project. Working in seclusion will be therapeutic. Don't show your work to anyone else until it's finished. This will allow your imagination to soar. In the end, you'll emerge with some beautiful work and your tormentor will remain the same miserable person they always were.

You're indecisive. Too many factors are crowding your brain to make a clear choice. Instead of putting pressure on yourself to move forward, stand still and take stock of your surroundings. Spending quality time with your friends will help you reconnect with your intuition. At that point, you'll have a strong conviction about which direction to take. Leaving a familiar situation will be challenging but stimulating. It's time to explore greener pastures. Visit a place that has always had spiritual connotations for you.