It's not just professional women who feel a lack of work-life balance. Many stay-at home mom's feel the same sort of imbalance, the only difference being that their "office" is their home.

Regardless of the situation, overworked women often have similiar symptoms: depression, anxiety, irritability and conflict or stress in their family or romantic relationships.

Several simple techniques you can use:

1. Schedule social and personal time.  There's a greater likelihood it will happen if you schedule it. It's important to set a specific time for it and let others know about it. Telling others makes it all the more concrete.

2. Begin setting limits and boundaries with others. To do this, practice assertive ways to say no. Like, "I appreciate you thinking of me, but with all of the other work I've got I don't think I have time to devote to a project like that." Or, "Thank you for the offer, but I already have so much on my plate. When things slow down a little, I may be able to take on something new." Try adding time management, delegating responsibilities to your personal life.

3. Ask for help. A lot of women end up doing a lot of things they don't really want to do. They don't ask other for help. Women take on the role of doing. A lot of mothers look at asking for help as a sign of weakness. Asking others for help is not a sign of weakness but rather a mature and responsible approach to completing a task.

4. Plan activities outside of the work day. Your lunch break is an opportunity to enjoy some good food, socialize and most important temporarily change your enviroment. Whatever you do, don't eat at your desk. The work will be there when your return. Plan vacations, even three day weekends way ahead of time. It is important to schedule trips so that you have fun things to look forward to.

5. Remind yourself of your priorities and values. You may need to reassess your values and remind yourself of things that are most important in your life. You probably won't remember the night you worked until 9, but you will fondly recall the weekend at the beach with friends or family. The extra money made by all the long hours at work is nice, but if you don't have the time or energy to enjoy it, it won't mean much.