Of all the roles women can play, being a mom has to take priority for obvious reasons. You are responsible for teaching your kids to be the best they can be. This takes up the most time along with your career and it can be tough to take off from work to attend parent-teacher meetings, sports games and more that your kids want you around for. Approach your boss and be honest about needing more personal time, expressing that you know you can do better work when you know your family obligations are met.

Having date night each week is key to keeping your role as wife or significant other fresh. Do fun activities with your hubby/BF whether they are considered romantic or not. If you find trimming the hedges together romantic, then fine! It's always a good idea to put aside a babysitting fund if you have kids under 10, and try to make the effort not to discuss the week's problems while out on your weekly "date"!

The same goes for friendships--put aside a "chick night" and while it's okay to discuss what's been both bugging you and making you happy, celebrate the relationship you have and how it has evolved into a sisterhood.