You are capable and intelligent, and you know it, so why do you feel the need to prove it to anyone else? Don’t worry about what other people think of you right now, because their opinions have no influence over you (or at least they shouldn’t). These people don’t know the real you, so let go of your concerns about how you fit in. Your anxiety is causing you to take on a more self-conscious energy, and that could snowball into a streak of negative self-esteem.

A coworker might confide in you about their love life. Resist the urge to gossip about it to others!. Soap operas should stay on TV, not play out in the workplace. Respect your colleague’s privacy.

You’ll find that you’re feeling good about things, but your partner might see you as moody. That perception can’t be reconciled right away, so try to reassure them and move on.

Old fashioned stick-to-it-ness is all the rage. If your setback came with unconscious speed, getting back on your feet might seem idealistic. But it’s not if you have perseverance.