Making choices about your life based on what you think other people want you to do is not only unhealthy, it’s also unwise. No one knows what is best for you better than you, so stop listening to the know-it-alls who just love to hear themselves talk. Trust yourself. Even if you make a mistake, it will be one that teaches you an important lesson. It’ll also help you avoid that same pitfall next time. Independent thinking is not only healthy, it’s wise!

A little discipline will go a long way these days. Even though you’d rather hang out with your friends at tonight’s party, force yourself to talk to at least one new person an hour. It’ll be worth it.

A sense of balance is the key to maintaining your personal health and the health of your relationship. Don’t put too much effort into being all things to all people. You need time for yourself at some point, too.

If you expect all the sweat equity you’re putting into something to just magically pay off, then you are being a bit naive. You need to be forceful if you want to get a return on your investment. But you may be seeing these particular people again down the road, so be sure to use some tact.