discover the eight types of mental load
The life organization load
Life organization is the kind of mental load most people recognise straight away. It’s the constant thinking, planning, checking, and remembering that keeps daily life from falling apart.
The emotional support Load
The mental work of being emotionally available to others. It’s the ongoing effort of noticing moods, anticipating needs, and being ready to listen, comfort, or guide.
The relationship hygiene Load
Relationship hygiene is the effort required to nurture relationships with partners, children, friends, and extended family.
The magic making Load
The mental work of making moments feel special. It’s the effort of creating traditions, celebrations, and memories by balancing the expectations to do it right.
THE DREAM BUILDING LOAD
Dream building is the mental work of imagining and investing in the future. It’s the energy spent thinking about long-term goals and possibilities for your children, your partner, and yourself.
The individual upkeep load
The mental work of maintaining your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing and presenting that version of yourself to the world under constant pressure to improve yourself.
the safety load
Protecting yourself and the people you love. It’s the constant awareness, planning, and risk assessment that helps you move through the world feeling prepared for what might go wrong.
the meta care load
The mental work of aligning how you live and breathe your values. It’s the big-picture thinking that asks “am I showing up the way I want to?” not just day to day, but over the long term.
