A tendency to think idealistically about the direction your life is taking can work against you today. As you review your plans for the future, your goals, and the opportunities open to you in the present, your unrealistic outlook can incite you to make impulsive decisions based on emotion rather than fact. If your future seems brighter than ever, try to temper your euphoria before making life-altering decisions. After the glow of excitement has worn off, analyze your prospects pragmatically and with an eye toward possible risks. You'll likely discover that opportunities that seem too good to be true often are. As you learn to take pride in your ability to think realistically yet optimistically today, you may find that you become adept at making life-enriching choices.

To make the most of the connection between your head and your heart when making decisions, temper your idealism with realism. Our first reactions to any situation or stimuli are often unformed emotional ones that have the potential to lead us into paths of impulsivity. It is only when we have taken the time necessary to develop a well-rounded response that we can understand the full impact of what has happened. Adopting a position of realistic idealism when you interact with the world around you allows you to form refined responses to changing circumstances. Your decisions will be uniformly positive and reflective of your conscious awareness. Your ability to think idealistically as well as realistically will help you make the most of the opportunities you are offered today.