You can’t let one little “no” get you down. Rejections happen, and you have to get through them because you certainly can’t go around them. The only way to avoid rejection is never to put yourself out there. And if you never put yourself out there, you’ll never get what you want. How boring would life be if you refused to stick your neck out even the littlest bit? Taking a chance can be exhilarating, so the next time you get the chance to leap, leap! Don’t look back.

Trimming the fat is always helpful, whether you’re preparing a meal, working on a budget, or dealing with love. Some bits of wretched excess are getting in the way when what you should be focusing on are the basics.

Sit down with your partner and start talking about the issues that are on your mind. The conversation will twist and turn and surprise you, and you’ll both learn a lot about each other.

Get a move on. You can spend all day in a lethargic lump, or you can get up and put some of your ideas into action. They may not make you money but they’ll keep you off the couch. How’s that for real value?