Most working mothers are no stranger to guilt. We feel like we fail to devote ourselves to either our careers or children. The result is a constant sense of pressure that shouldn't be there. Our lives are filled with various events—promotions at work, birthday celebrations, and new creative ventures. Each of them carries a certain amount of responsibility. At the same time, it doesn't mean you can't get maximum positive emotions from each of them.

Rule number one that will help you balance all your spheres of life—always strive for flexibility in your work. Statistically, 97 percent of full-time workers have enough flexibility in their work schedules. Always keep this in mind and take advantage of it. For instance, you can finish your work at home after spending time with your children and putting them to bed. Another example is that you can leave work early if someone in your family needs you urgently.

To make your schedule more flexible, try working split shifts. This is a good option for those who work overtime and do not spend enough time with their families. You can work in the morning before your kids wake up. Afterwards, you can enjoy breakfast together. You could also take a break to engage with your family in the afternoon. Later, work again from home when the children are in bed. This way, you can balance your work and family time smoothly.

Still, split shifts have their disadvantages. One of them is difficulties with falling asleep after working before bedtime. After being in front of a computer screen for a long time, our brain cannot relax and switch off. Thus, many of us need time to decompress. When thinking about working after your kids are asleep, plan it like you do your daytime work. Just as you wouldn't handle a thousand emails from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., it's not practical to do so from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Make a list of what's most important so you can stay focused and finish work on time.