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A Balancing Act: Kathy Smith

S: Do you have any tricks for avoiding the feelings of guilt that plague so many moms?

K: Communication is key - I can be candid with the kids about my feelings, and, at times, apologize when I'm too busy to give them the attention they deserve. Also, I set apart days to spend together doing one of our favorite activities. I love to surprise them by picking up a special dessert or other treat to let them know I'm thinking of them. Some of my closest moments are when we simply hang out together in the house, where nothing is planned and they have me to themselves, without interruption.

S: If you won the lottery, would you continue to work?

K: Yes, but the scope of my projects would change. I would place less emphasis on being "successful" and put more focus on being significant - meaning, how can I make a contribution to America, specifically combating our obesity epidemic. I feel like I'm already moving in that direction - without winning the lottery!

S: How much time do you spend on your own fitness regimen each week?

K: One hour to an hour and a half every day, combining cardio with strength training and yoga/pilates, always with one day off to rest.

S: If you had an extra hour each day how would you spend it?

K: I'd like to have a hammock between two palm trees where I could catch up on some reading and take a quick nap in the afternoon.

S: Are there any women that you admire for how they balance their lives?

K: Maria Shriver. I've watched her through the years raise her family and balance her own business with her husband's and her family's needs, while supporting her community - and she does it all with grace and charm.

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