If you get stuck in an argument with a friend today, make sure you don’t miss the point of the exchange. Keep your emotions in check and stay focused on what you really need to accomplish with this person. Chances are the issue you’re squabbling over isn’t the real root of the problem. You need to dig deeper to get to that. The other person might not be prepared to do this, but you can’t get anywhere without their cooperation. Try to convince them to open up.

With your busy life, you’ve got a lot to keep track of! It’s easy to get frustrated with all the details. Just take your time and you’ll sort it all out and come out ahead.

If you feel like spending the evening alone, there’s no reason to concoct an elaborate excuse. Just be honest. Everyone needs a little downtime now and then.

No matter how often you tell yourself your plans are firm, be ready for them to change. If nothing else is certain, the fact that nothing is certain these days is guaranteed. No amount of money will buy you added surety.