When you encounter some tough customers today, you’ll have to choose to be compassionate because it might not come naturally. Sometimes it seems as though people are trying to tick you off, but you can’t give them that satisfaction. Step back and pretend that they’re talking to themselves. After all, anyone who spews anger at you is truly angry at their own life, right? The best strategy is not confrontation, it’s empathy.

Usually you’re the one with all the advice. But when it’s your turn to ask for help, your best buddies come through with kindness and support. That’s what friends are for!

Today is all about communication, so see if you can leave little notes or send short, caring messages throughout the day. Even if you’re not saying much, you’ll end up saying quite a lot.

Sometimes you’d give the shirt off your back, but not today. Problems with coworkers could be leaking into your private life, or it could be that you simply don’t want to share your toys. For whatever reason, protecting what’s yours gives you your true sense of purpose.