If a friend or loved one is in a bind right now, you need to fight the urge to swoop in and save them like a superhero. It’s not that you should abandon someone you care about; it’s just that this person needs to figure their own way out of this mess. If they got themselves into it, they should get themselves out of it. If they ask for your help, give them logic, not flattery. They need to face reality today so they won’t make the same mistake tomorrow.

You’re the life of the party no matter where you are. Life’s a blast when you’re around! Toss in a few compliments, and try a couple of self-deprecating jokes. Don’t be surprised if you acquire an entourage.

Excessive empathy can drag you down. Refuse to let the bad moods of your partner cloud your own judgment. Let your compassion be your guiding light. Kind words work wonders.

You already have a deep understanding of the issues you are investigating. It seems like you’re always short of one crucial piece of information, but the only thing missing is the actual decision you have to make. All it takes is seeing it all from a slightly different angle to make it all obvious.