We talk a lot about balance as work at home moms. Everyone strives to find that perfect combination of time with kids, time with hubby, time spent on business and, of course, time alone. But it’s pretty rare for anyone to get the perfect balance. Even if you do, it rarely lasts long! Jobs change, your business grows, your kids enter a different phase of their lives . . . it’s a never ending parade of reasons not to find balance.

No matter how hard you try, chances are you’re missing something. What area of your life is being neglected?

For me, it’s fitness. I know it’s important, I know I’ve gained weight working at home, yet every time I think about getting more exercise, it seems like a waste of time . . . an hour a day that I could spend working or being with my kids! Over the weekend, however, we went camping and on the way back, Sunday, we had to hike a very steep hill and I had to stop several times. I realized that even though my poor fitness level doesn’t affect me on a daily basis, it’s not just about looks anymore. If I want to REALLY enjoy the weekends with my boys, I need to be in better shape and lose some weight.

It’s easy to prioritize and leave some areas out of your plans because they take up too much time. However, it’s important to make that effort to be balanced. Sit down and figure out which areas of your life are in need of a little TLC and then figure out how to dedicate some time to that. You might not be able to do it every day. For example, if your social life needs attention, you won’t be going out with friends on a daily basis, but you can arrange a weekly mom’s lunch out.

What areas of your life need a bit of extra attention?