As your life starts heating up again, dedicate some of your time to culture. African music, exotic cuisines, and foreign films will make a welcome break from your usual fare. Plus, they will expose you to some very interesting ideas and people. Stimulate your mind by trying something new. It will earn you respect and admiration. You might even impress a few people.

How’s your fear factor? If you’re feeling a little extra self-protective and not entirely willing to put yourself out there, try to determine why this might be. It’s not necessarily a bad thing, if it’s temporary.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, remember that you don’t have to do everything on your own. Let your partner know what you need. If you ask, they’ll be willing to take over what you can’t do.

Problems with colleagues go deeper than just friction. You have a lot of money at stake, so be careful how you handle things. Take your time. Treat each interaction as if your future depended on it. It does.