Boring tasks can make the weekend seem far off for you today, Leo. Want to beat the blahs and get into the spirit? Try to make your plans early enough to spoil yourself a bit. Giving yourself some extra attention and something to look forward to makes getting through the usual routine much more enjoyable and helps usher in the weekend. Just remember that simple luxuries can feel just as good as a big bonanza.

Today’s Soul Advice: As children, our bodies experience growing pains. As we get older, we experience growing pains of a different kind. We grow as we become better people, but the experience isn’t without ache. Every trial we go through helps our soul get to a more mature state of being. Though these trials of growth are often painful, they are worth it.