Don’t bemoan the loss of greener pastures. There’s plenty to work with right where you are. Staying put prompts you to build on what you have.
Don’t let insecurities get the better of you. You want to be looking ahead when you cross a major threshold this month, not looking back over your shoulder.
Sometimes you just have to be shamelessly selfish. It’s awkward putting yourself first, but if you don’t do it then somebody else will happily step in.
Don’t let emotions color a situation that you should be addressing objectively. What’s at stake means more to you than the other party.
You don’t regard personal shortcomings as a detriment. If anything, they signify your unique take on things. Insist that you be accepted – warts and all.
Your schedule is demanding, but that doesn’t mean you have to be too. A pep talk or show of gratitude revives friends’ waning enthusiasms.
