An unpleasant situation needs to be nipped in the bud. Whether you need to fix the heating, plumbing, or electricity, you can't afford to wait any longer. Subjecting yourself to this sort of environment is taking a toll on your health. If you can't afford to make repairs, see if there is a government grant you can apply for. Alternatively, you can offer to do a work exchange with someone who is capable of performing this job.

Trouble with a teenager or child could turn your world upside down. It may feel like the end of the world, but rest assured it is not. Take some time to grieve this change in circumstance, and then do something nice for yourself. Transitions are especially difficult for you, as you derive great comfort from familiar routines. Even a steady person like you can benefit from life altering circumstances. You're much more versatile than you realise.

It's strange for a natural optimist like you to feel down in the dumps. Unfortunately, you've fallen victim to the blues. This may be the result of family responsibilities. Being entrusted with the care of an elderly relative could wear on anyone's nerves. It's essential you form a support system. Calling upon family members, friends, and neighbours can relieve much of your stress. Government assistance may also be available to you. If you're coping with other issues, the advice remains the same: get help!

Negative thinking could be the source of most of your problems. Just because you've had trouble in the past doesn't mean you're fated to experience them again. Try giving people a little more credit. If others sense you have faith in their abilities, they may work harder to meet your expectations. Be willing to focus on the positive aspects of any situation. It's an unwritten law of the Universe that what you focus on will expand. Accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative!

A financial loss comes as a devastating blow and the security you crave is now elusive. It's time to learn how to live in the moment. Stop and give thanks for all the blessings you enjoy, but normally take for granted. See what it's like to stretch your resources as far as they can go, rather than replacing perfectly good merchandise with the newest, hottest commodities. If you embrace your circumstances, you will learn what it's like to be content in even the hardest situation.

You may lack the confidence to make a move on a love interest. You've always been proud of your intellectual abilities, and know you can do a good job of virtually any assignment. When it comes to matters of the heart you feel singularly inadequate. A good way to overcome this fear is to read up on the subject. If you study courtship like it's a subject at school, you will overcome your fears. Besides, you're a lot more alluring than your realise.

You've got to overcome nagging fears if you're going to make progress. A new adventure awaits you, but you're terrified to accept it. It's possible an amorous admirer wants to get to know you better and while the prospect of becoming intimate excites you, it also troubles you. You've become used to your independence, and would hate to relinquish it for the sake of physical pleasure. Consider whether it's realistic to think of love in such extremes.

Examine your motives when planning to befriend a neighbour or colleague. Although this woman can probably help boost your reputation, you may not enjoy her company. Pretty soon, you'll feel obligated to invite her places and do her favours. It's simply not worth the trouble. There's the added problem of looking like an opportunist. If you really want to move up the ladder of success, you can do so alone. It's just a matter of patience and perseverance.

It may be difficult to find employment now. This can be very demoralising, particularly if you refuse to share your troubles with your nearest and dearest. Instead of suffering in silence, confide in a trusted friend. This person's insight will help you withstand this stressful time. If you make an embarrassing social gaffe, make an immediate and sincere apology. Move on as quickly as possible. Others won't want to dwell on it, and neither should you.

Narrow minded attitudes could get in the way of rewarding friendships. Stop passing judgment on people who don't share your beliefs or lifestyle. This tendency to assess other people's choices may be rooted in personal dissatisfaction. Maybe you feel like you're continually being punished for taking the noble route. If that's the case, you need to change your ways. If you're going to do something from a sense of conviction, don't expect others to congratulate you. We all have our individual set of values.

It's possible you will be subjected to a heavy tax and this leaves less money for creature comforts. Look at this problem as a personal challenge. By learning to live with less, you will discover you need very little money to be happy. Most of the activities you enjoy cost hardly anything at all. Beware of entrusting financial decisions to a business or romantic partner. If a mistake is made, your relationship will be irreparably damaged. Get involved.

Lawsuits or legal difficulties could wreak havoc with your life. At times like these, you've got to take a deep breath and stay calm. Say a prayer, if it helps. If you need the help of a professional, start doing some research. Finding the right person to represent you will make all the difference. If a lawyer is given to you by a government agency, you may not be happy with the choice. Ask if you can have someone else appointed to your case.