Are you missing out? I am!

Have you ever had one of those weeks (or months) when you seemed like you were going 100 miles a minute every minute of the day? How do you manage to make time for your extras? I am running into trouble with my friends because I am so busy. I don't try to avoid them - I promise that is never the case. I just simply am exhausted after working for so many hours during the day. The guilt I have over not being a good friend is heavy tonight. Anyone have suggestions for how to balance friendships better? Please don't give me pat answers like make a date or choose a night to call one another once a week. I also know that if they are my true friends then they understand that I am busy - but that answer is not good enough for me. I miss my girls!

So, what has worked for you? Help!