Dear Annie: How can I manage my responsibilities without feeling guilty?

Dear Annie: I’m constantly feeling exhausted and overwhelmed trying to balance work, family and personal life. Between long hours at the office, helping my kids with schoolwork, managing household chores and trying to stay connected with friends, it feels like there’s never enough time for myself. Even when I try to take a break, I feel guilty for not doing “something productive.”

I know I’m not alone -- so many people I talk to feel the same -- but I don’t know how to stop feeling stretched so thin. How can I manage my responsibilities without burning out or feeling guilty for taking time for myself? -- Running on Empty