This week, I’m kicking off a new series all about the mental load, and it could not be more timely. I woke up with that familiar heaviness so many working moms carry — the constant tracking, anticipating, remembering, deciding. Not just tasks, but the invisible thinking work behind everything. In this episode, I share the simplest, most powerful thing I did before my tea even finished boiling that helped me feel lighter, calmer, and more in control. If your brain feels like it’s running overtime and you’re tired of holding everything in your head, this is a must-listen.

In this episode, we unpack:

1. What the mental load actually is (and why it’s not just your to-do list)
2. The concept of cognitive labor and how it impacts your emotions
3. Why your brain is acting like an overzealous intern
4. The simplest mental load “hack” to create instant clarity
5. How visibility and clarity immediately reduce overwhelm

Your next steps:

1. The Daily Kickstart {free download}: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstart
2. Book a Break Free from Stress Strategy Call: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/break-free-from-stress