Self-distraction is a technique that people often use to avoid dealing with real problems in their lives, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. From time to time, it’s perfectly fine to keep yourself busy something mindless so you don’t have to tackle an onerous chore. But today, that one problem you’ve been avoiding so successfully for so long needs to be addressed. It’s time to go after this thing with all your might!

A sudden urge feels mighty powerful, but it’s likely to also be mighty fleeting. Look at your deeper motivations and you’ll have a better idea of what to do to stay satisfied in the long term.

Risk-taking has its time and place, and you’re not sure if that time is now. If your partner wants to move ahead but you need to go at a slower pace, speak up. You’re a partnership, after all.

You can analyze the inner workings of the people around you just as easily as you can analyze the numbers. Why don’t you share what you pick up on? Consider it as valuable as an insider tip. Just don’t be surprised if not everyone believes your views.