Right now I’m struggling with balancing everything. I have a lot of projects going, a lot of balls in the air. Fortunately, a bigger project is about ready to end. I’m mostly okay with that.

What it will do is free up my time for other projects. The ones that are getting bits and pieces here and there, rather than a good, solid bit of my attention.

There’s still the balance issue, though. For my sanity, I have to find a way to get my work done so I can spend quality time with my husband and son. That’s important to me.

They don’t need me hunched over my keyboard every evening, because that’s when it’s convenient for me to work (while someone else can watch the baby, natch).

As a work at home mom, I need to set some office hours. That’s a bit close to impossible right now, but I’m hoping I can do that in the next couple of months. I think it would go a long way towards keeping away from burnout.

What about you? Do you over schedule? Are you finding a good balance, or do you need help with this, too?

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I fight the battle every day, just like you do. Some days I win, and some days I don’t. But if there’s one thing I am, it’s stubborn. I refuse to let this stuff get the best of me and my business.

We’re all trying to make our way keep our households running smoothly. There’s so much to do: kids, meals, school, laundry, bills, chores … the list grows every day, doesn’t it?

What do you struggle to get control of? Is it your stack of bills that you need to pay or file? How about that e-mail – are you buried and are considering e-mail bankruptcy? Does your desk threaten to topple under the weight of the papers that are taking it over? Are piles of laundry threatening to take over your floors? Maybe the kids’ toys are out of control? Hate doing dishes?

I want to know what you struggle with, so we can talk about ways to solve your most common problems. Sure, I can expound on what I’ve seen, what new stuff — or tried-and-true — can help you. And I will, at times. But what I really want to know is what’s giving you the most trouble. Let’s tackle them together, shall we?

Tell me what you’d like to see this site be. How will it best work for you?