Introduction

You have responsibilities. You have a job, maybe a family, a few friends who'd like to see you every now and then. If these responsibilities are getting you down, don't worry—you're not alone! In fact, there are plenty of other people out there with the same problem. Here are some tips to help lighten your load:

You are not alone

You are not alone in feeling overwhelmed and stressed out. Many people have the same feelings, but it’s not your fault that you feel this way. You are a good person, and you can get through this!

Guilt and resentment

Guilt and resentment are two negative emotions that can cause you to feel bad about yourself, the other person and/or both. Guilt is caused by wronging someone intentionally or unintentionally, while resentment is a feeling of bitterness towards someone or something. This emotion can be triggered by stress, money and relationships.

Resentment is often associated with a sense of entitlement: you're upset because you think you deserve better than what's being offered to you. Many people are quick to justify this behavior as "I'm just protecting myself." But when we protect ourselves from others' influence by putting up walls around ourselves, we cut off our ability to grow as individuals; instead of reaching out when needed or asking for help when it makes sense, we isolate ourselves from others until they ask us directly what's going on inside our heads (which rarely happens).

The pressure to do everything

As a mom, you are probably juggling the responsibilities of taking care of your family, running a household and working. We all have so much on our plates that it can be difficult to find time for ourselves. It is okay to say no to things if it means you get more time with your family and friends. Don’t feel guilty about setting boundaries with people who want more from you than you can give them at this point in time. Your well-being is important too!

You deserve time off from the kids and their schedules when they go back to school after summer break so make sure that happens! Take advantage of this break and make sure everyone gets their fair share of quality family time together during these precious months ahead.

By setting realistic expectations and taking time for yourself and your family, it's possible to feel a little more in control over your life.

You're a busy person. Between your job, family, friends and other commitments, it's easy to get burned out. It's important to take care of yourself and make sure that you're not working so hard that you're neglecting the most important parts of your life.

Here are some tips for making sure that you're taking care of yourself:

• Take time away from work when possible. Set realistic expectations for yourself at work; if possible, leave early or take an extended lunch break on Fridays so you can have fun with your kids or play a round or two of golf with friends after work (or both!).

• Get enough sleep every night – no excuses! Your body needs rest in order to function properly; this means sleeping long enough each night so that waking up is easy rather than painful (it's okay if this takes longer than 8 hours). If possible, go to bed by 9pm at least one night per week (if not more often) so that if/when something comes up unexpectedly during the week—a sick kid perhaps—you won't feel as stressed out about getting things done as quickly as possible before heading home again at 5pm sharp like usual

Conclusion

Don’t let the pressures of modern life overwhelm you. Set realistic expectations, take some time for yourself and your family, and make sure to get enough sleep at night. By acknowledging what’s really important in life—and letting go of anything less—you can regain control over your own situation.