Sometimes it can be helpful to live in an illusion, to keep yourself so distracted by daydreams and fanciful wishes that you don’t have to deal with unpleasant thoughts. If you’re having troubling thoughts, it might be okay to just pretend everything is fine. Think good thoughts and if there are uncertain situations, just pretend that you know the outcome for certain and the outcome is good. Fake it until you make it because you’ll make it eventually. Have hope!

Accept the present, look forward to the future, and have fun while you’re at it. Even if you’re a little weary, get revved up and go out on the town. It’ll do your heart a ton of good.

Tackle any high-energy tasks that have been lingering on your joint agenda. The right solution comes your way when you apply yourself to the challenge. Also, a new pal could introduce an unexpected element.

If you wanted to cry uncle, you certainly wouldn’t be the first one to do so. But it would be a first for you, and that’s all that matters. Let the mere specter of failure reignite your sense of ambition.