We all know that woman. She has six kids, volunteers for the PTA, runs her own software company and her hair always looks great. But before you let Ms. Perfect send you down a spiral of self-loathing, ask yourself: Are you confusing the good life with the busy life? Are you doing more than the average superwoman should? Life needs to be a balance of leisure and duty, give and take. How does yours rank?

  1. Your daughter's Daisy Scout troop needs a new leader. When you get the phone call asking if you're interested, you:
    • Take it because I'm so bad at thinking up excuses on the spot, and I'd hate to disappoint
    • Take it because I think I'll enjoy it, even though I'm seriously swamped
    • Say I'd love to, but unfortunately I don't have the time
  1. On your kids' birthdays, you:
    • Find a restaurant that will take care of the whole damn thing and read them my credit card number
    • Rent a tent, hire a clown and invite the entire school
    • Lovingly prepare a homemade cake

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