Don't be pressured into making a decision. You're still figuring out how you feel about the situations. Until you explore your options further, you won't know which direction to take. That's fine. Make it your business to become properly informed. Explore a variety of reliable resources. When talking to an expert, be ready to ask questions about anything you don't understand. Slowly but surely, the right path will become obvious. Until then, be patient and keep an open mind.

Lately, you've been so busy with work that you've neglected your social life. It's time to rectify the problem. Call a friend and invite them to lunch. It may take a few attempts to get back on their calendar, so be persistent. So much of your success relies upon having a strong support network. Without people to cheer you on and offer encouragement, you'll become distracted. It will become difficult to concentrate on your goals because you'll feel lonely.

Focus on where you want to be in twelve months' time. The more precise your vision, the easier it will be to achieve. Formulate a plan for reaching your goal. This could involve anything from relocating to a prosperous city to getting an advanced degree to serving as an apprentice. You will have to make some short-term sacrifices to achieve victory. That's only natural. Once embark on this path to success, the hardships won't seem as severe as you expected.

You'll have to scale back travel plans. There isn't enough money in the budget to go on an expensive trip. Instead of cancelling this journey altogether, make a few changes to the itinerary. Stay in budget accommodation, take advantage of a tourist pass or go with a large group. You may not have the freedom to do everything you wish, but you'll still have a lovely time. The important thing is to get a break from familiar surroundings. Avoid getting stuck in a rut.

Neglecting your sensual side is taking a toll on you. Stop keeping your nose to the grindstone and indulge yourself. Soak in a scented bath, take a long afternoon nap or splash out on a lovely new scent. Do whatever it takes to feel pampered and petted. You've always had a deep appreciation for the finer things in life. Depriving yourself of these things makes you anxious and irritable. Friends keep their distance and colleagues avoid you. That's no way to go through life.

Give more tender loving care to your best friend or romantic partner. You can no longer overlook them. Continuing to underplay their contributions will cause resentment to build. Instead of dwelling on their shortcomings, make a list of all the wonderful things they bring to your life. Once you get started, you'll remember more and more positive qualities. Get into the habit of giving compliments instead of criticisms. Slowly but surely, your relationship will improve.

Taking better care of yourself is critical. Getting more sleep, eating nutritious food and taking regular exercise will be therapeutic. So will ending toxic relationships. You've always been gracious to a fault. Being polite to someone who doesn't care about your feelings has drained your energy. Stop putting up the pretence of being friends. Instead of laughing off their backhanded compliments and underplaying their insults, tell them to stop. Avoid their company.

Going back to a creative pastime or hobby you enjoyed as a youngster is worth considering. Whether this means playing a musical instrument, drawing or making designs is immaterial. The important thing is to rekindle your youthful enthusiasm. Listening to music you enjoyed a few years ago will be inspiring. Don't be surprised when you're overwhelmed by feelings of sadness, excitement or happiness. Instead of running from these emotions, lean into them.

Your values have been undergoing a slow but steady change. Instead of going along with a philosophy that no longer reflects your beliefs, set it aside. Friends and family will be surprised by your decision, but they'll ultimately support it. The important thing is to adopt an outlook that resonates with your ideals. If that means spending more time on philanthropic activities, so be it. Volunteering at a hospital, animal shelter or food pantry will be gratifying. You'll make a positive difference and meet some nice people.

Someone who has been wasting your time should be pruned from your social circle. You can no longer spend hours gossiping by the water cooler. Talking on the phone all day isn't an option, either. Instead of letting this pest launch into another of their pointless stories, cut them off at the pass. Explain you have a deadline looming and return to your work. If their interruptions persist, it may be necessary to talk to human resources or block their number. You have bigger fish to fry.

What you want isn't material; it's spiritual. Spend more time on activities that make life meaningful. This could be anything from lavishing tender loving care on a favourite pet to communing with nature to keeping a diary. The urge to splash out on creature comforts will subside when you fill the emotional void inside. When you feel consumed with the desire for something expensive, wait a full day before buying it. After a holding period, you will decide you no longer crave this luxury item.

Becoming more assertive will increase your success rate. As a general rule, you're introverted and retiring. You're not especially interested in promoting causes and getting your way. Continually deferring to others has caused you to lose ground. You can no longer continue to let this happen. Devise ways to become more confrontational. There will be a period of discomfort, but you'll soon overcome it. The trick is getting into practice. Say what you want and don't back down. You can do it.