Today, the people you have to deal with will respond a lot better to concrete examples than ambiguous concepts. If you need to communicate anything complicated or grapple with a particularly tough audience, try to integrate a real-life example or item in your conversation. One or two charts or diagrams can help simplify a complex set of data. You should exercise your creativity as much as possible to get your point across.

Consider things deeply before jumping into a new relationship too quickly. There’s no rush to love, so take your foot off the gas. Learn to enjoy the ride at its own pace.

You need something from your partner, but passive-aggressive behavior isn’t the best way to go about it. Learn to identify your feelings and state what you need directly. Manipulation doesn’t help relationships.

Nothing can upset you today. Not family, not friends, not even finances. Emotional bombs thrown your way only elicit responses like, ‘hmm, how do I want to redecorate my living room?’ Make the most of this calm state.