Motherhood is an intense, ’round–the–clock job. To stay healthy and happy, moms need friends, laughter, solitude, balance, and an intimate relationship with the Lord. But exactly how do moms meet these needs while juggling family responsibilities? Mary Byers, the mother of two lively young kids, shares how moms can find small pockets of time to—

• rest and refuel
• create personal space
• make time for friendship, exercise, and intimacy
• identify and prevent “balance busters” that create chaos
• creatively stay sane in the midst of mothering