Planning and delegating are your two friends when juggling the demands of a family and a career.  Here are some simple strategies you can use immediately:

Set work goals: When you go to work each day, try to set some goals you can accomplish. For instance, let’s say your goal for today is to finish the report that your boss wants. At the end of the day, you will feel better about yourself knowing that you were able to finish that report. When you accomplish these smaller goals, you will feel happier, more confident, and less stressed.

Delegate part of your responsibilities. When taking care of your family, get the entire family involved. Set family goals and individual responsibilities.   If you are at work, only take on what you can handle. Don’t try to do everything all at once. Learn to delegate.

If you try to do everything, you will get stressed and anxious. Learn to plan and manage your responsibilities. If you feel like you're doing too much, then take a break and evaluate your situation. Ask for help if you need it.

Try to do things in terms of their importance. Determine what needs to be done right now and do those particular tasks in order of importance. The more you plan ahead of time, the less you'll stress and have the ability to manage a crisis or unexpected problem.

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Stan Popovich is the author of "A Layman's Guide to Managing Fear Using Psychology, Christianity and Non Resistant Methods" - an easy to read book that presents a general overview of techniques that are effective in managing persistent fears and anxieties. For additional information go to:www.managingfear.com/