A helpful tool in avoiding "Mom Burnout" is learning the ability to "compartmentalize"; in other words, to be "100 % there" in whatever activity is at hand. When these activities include the children and their activities or needs, time spent at the office or other obligations, concentrate on the immediate; understanding that you have set aside a specific time each day for yourself alone. Whether first thing in the morning or later at night when the children are settled in; to literally "make an appointment" with oneself each day - even if only for 20 minutes - to take a bubble bath, practice yoga or just simply enjoy "quiet time" will help to avoid burnout, as well as renew strength and spirit