Approaching routines in new ways will help get you out of a negative rut. Even baking a cake is preferable to tidying the house. Bring a little warmth and fun into your home and family life. Listen to music, paint a drab room or rearrange the furniture. Approach routines in new ways to liven up your life.

Take time out of your busy schedule to relax and recharge. Even a busy person like you needs to relax occasionally. Accept any help that is offered and refuse to accept any more assignments. Spend a little more time than usual pampering yourself. Luxuriate in a scented bath and indulge your sensual side.

Performing a random act of kindness for a stranger will have surprising consequences. An offer or opportunity will make you feel better about the future. Helping to raise money for a charity will bring out the best in you. You have a natural gift for motivating and inspiring others.

Your boss or someone in authority is monitoring your progress. Demonstrate your enthusiasm for your work and you will attract the right kind of attention. You want to do well and to perform a challenging job to the best of your ability. A plum assignment will be offered as a consequence of your great work ethic.

You should not feel guilty just because you need to take a break from your usual routines and activities. If you keep working without a rest you will drop from exhaustion. Be gentle with yourself. Find a hobby that helps make life more bearable. Looking at the night sky will give you a sense of peace and tranquillity.

Your emotions are in turmoil. When you feel upset or angry pause and take a few deep breaths. You may not have realised how sensitive you feel at present until a friend or relative pushes your buttons. Their thoughtless remarks will cut you to the core but are you taking offense when none is intended?

The natural world is calling to you. Getting out in the fresh air, going on family walks and exploring the great outdoors will feel healing. Bring nature indoors by treating yourself or a friend to some flowers. Do anything to brighten your mood and uplift your energy.

Increased responsibilities are starting to make you nervous. You wonder if you will be able to handle everything you have taken on. Having plans to work towards and structure within this will help you feel more organised and limit stress. New commitments are taking a lot out of you but don't give in. You can do this.

Your determined attitude is the secret to your professional success. Someone in power is impressed with your skills and your leadership ability. Don't be surprised if they ask you to join their team or if they offer you a lucrative job. Take advantage of this offer while you have the chance.

Make more time for a pet or youngster. Life is challenging but this does not mean you can't take a few hours off for relaxation. Quality moments shared with someone special will help cheer you up. You don't need a lot of creature comforts to feel content. Your family and close friends are more precious to you than gold.

You're wasting a lot of mental energy weighing the pros and cons. It's taking you longer than you or anyone else anticipated to make a decision. If you don't make your mind up soon, you will miss the boat altogether. Flip a coin if this is what it might take to get you to act one way or another.

Some people have been getting away with shirking their responsibilities for too long. You don't like to make waves and that's why you've done your best to cover for them. This situation cannot continue. Insist now that everyone does their fair share. At first, they will grumble about it but they will cooperate.