What is a mental load?
The invisible, non-tangible tasks involved in operating a family are called the mental load, also known as cognitive labour.
The mental load is the unseen – not necessarily the physical tasks but the remembering of all of the daily stuff that needs to be done – so shopping, dinner prep or when laundry needs doing – it also includes reaching out to other family members and remembering birthdays.
In this episode, we explore how you can climb down from having an excessive mental load and bring more balance into your daily life.