Are you getting nervous about an upcoming family gathering? That’s silly. These are the people who always see the best in you (or at least try to). So you needn’t worry whether you’re going to perform to their expectations. If you go into the situation feeling like you’re under a microscope, you’ll be uptight. You need to relax and try to see these people as your allies, not your judges. They love you! You will see that for yourself five minutes after you walk in the door.

Take the initiative and gather the group for a big, delicious session of fun and gossip. Your charm sets the tone, and your hopes and wishes make new sense afterward.

Your partner might want to file a missing persons report on you. How long has it been since you’ve made contact? Yes, work and other concerns have overwhelmed you, but it’s time to phone home.

If things are not going smoothly in your financial life, then take the day to just block that all out. Focus on issues around the home for a change. Simply puttering around can be medicinal.