Don't cramp your social style by being too consumed with getting to the top. It's hard to eat, drink and be merry when you're focused on grabbing the brass ring. Let a fun-loving friend lure you away to the movies this evening. This will help you to forget your troubles, and focus on having fun for a change. It will be easier for you to find success if you're relaxed; you can't shine when you're stressed. Besides, chances are you'll meet someone at a wing-ding who will mix business with pleasure.

Irrational expectations is the product of spending too much time alone. Friends and family can provide you with valuable reality checks. It's possible you need more preparation and training to undertake a serious career goal. Ask someone who has been through this process for advice. At first, their tips may seem pointless, but keep in mind that they've travelled this road before and you haven't. Give experts the benefit of the doubt their experience is worth giving a try.

Your generous nature could get you into financial trouble so don't pay out just to be liked. Refuse to allow a persuasive friend talk you into parting with your hard-earned cash. The fastest way to destroy a relationship is to loan someone close funds. Save your loot for a trip you've been meaning to take for some time. A restless person like you always benefits from travel. What's the point in working so hard if you can't reward yourself - worse still letting other benefit from what is yours.

An emotional outburst draws concern from those who love you. You're not crazy; you're simply overworked. Stop allowing others to put so much pressure on you. Cutting back on your responsibilities will allow you to spend more time with your nearest and dearest. In times of trouble, you should be able to retreat to the cosy intimacy of a love relationship. If you're single then head for places of music, fantasy and the arts to meet your dream date.

The chattering classes say you've gotten too big for your boots and they could be right. Resist the urge to tell people how to do their jobs, no matter how inept you think they are. If you really want to get on their good side, ask them to demonstrate their skills to you, and try to follow along. This will give you a fresh appreciation for the folks you once criticized plus increase you own impetus to improve what you're doing - you're never too old to learn.

Trying to mould and shape somebody into an image you've created is a dangerous game. Accept loved ones for who they really are. If you don't, resentment is bound to occur. Your problem is that you hate to see someone waste their potential. If you pinpoint an area where they can do better, you'll nag them into developing and promoting their talent. Unfortunately, that's not your job - it's theirs. Worry about your own potential.

You must learn to distance yourself from family values that no longer work for you. This is especially problematic with regards to a close relationship. It's entirely possible that your partner rejects the doctrines with which you were raised. This can make you feel defensive and confused. Instead of trying to impose a system of morals and scruples on each other, explore the beliefs you do share. You have much more in common than you think without the past breathing down your neck.

Try to see just how your daily activities relate to your income level. Perhaps you've gotten into a pattern of buying small luxury items on a regular basis. Separately, these purchases may seem insignificant, but they do add up over a period of time. If you want to economize, try cutting down on those things that have become an expensive habit. Spending more time in the comfort of your own home may be enough to silence your craving for trinkets.

You have forgotten your fiscal budget in your zeal to pamper someone special. Don't feel pressured into buying this person expensive gifts to win their love. Your personality and presence should be enough to convince them of your worth. Don't be shy about showing off your creative efforts to the person you adore, either. This could turn out to be a real bond between you, one that goes far deeper than mere money.

Take everything a loved one tells you with a pinch of salt; they're just a little biased! You won't know your true worth until you put your services before the public. If you don't get the ecstatic response you expected, remain philosophical. There are many things you can do to improve your performance, provided you pay attention to constructive criticisms. Don't lose sight of your long-term financial goals; they will keep you motivated and enthused enough to save enough to realise a dream.

Watch what you say as you have a knack of cutting someone to the quick today. Sticks and stones will break my bones, but names will never hurt me" is a total lie. The things you say can wound people, in some cases quite deeply. Think twice before offering an opinion, even if it has been solicited. Although your honest instincts are admirable, there are some instances when you're better off telling a porky. Today might present one of those chances so be on your guard.

It's hard to capitalize on your abilities when you're not sure what they really are. If you think you're adrift over your professional path then consider meeting with a career counsellor. There are probably many ways you can make money from your gifts or skills; it's just a matter of marketing yourself properly or developing what you can do. It's entirely possible there is a position waiting for you that meets both your creative and moral sensibilities. Don't give up hope!