396. The Mental Load: Why Helping Doesn’t Help
About this episode
This episode explores the concept of mental load and offers strategies to manage it effectively.
You’re supposed to be sleeping, but what you’re doing is lying there in the dark thinking about all the things. Why did I say that stupid thing in the meeting today? Is that chicken still good or does it have to get cooked tomorrow? Did the permission slip get signed for the field trip? And crap, I forgot to call mom back! That’s the mental load, and it’s why you’re so tired. This isn’t about better sleep or having more downtime. It’s about the things you don’t realize you’re carrying. Today you’re going to learn what mental load really is, why it doesn’t get one bit lighter when somebody offers to help, and five things you can do about it. ____________________________ Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/what-is-the-mental-load Free Download: Get the Mental Load Inventory: https://abbymedcalf.com/mental-load-inventory Join my online community, One Love Collective, on Substack: https://abbymedcalf.com/substack You'll get... ✨ Early drops + ad-free podcast episodes ✨ Worksheets, journal prompts, downloads, and guided visualizations ✨ Community chats and live Q&A calls with Abby _________ Subscribe to the Love Letter and get my little messages each week…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Abby Medcalf
Topics covered
- mental load
- relationships
- self-care
- emotional labor
- stress management
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