In this episode of Feelings… and Other Inconveniences, we dive into the invisible weight of mental load – the constant thinking, tracking and planning that never seems to switch off, even when we are "off duty."
- Are we confusing mental load with caring?
- What happens in our bodies when we are carrying too much?
- And what do we believe will fall apart if we stop managing everything?
We talk about:
💫 How to tell the difference between stress and anxiety in real life, not just in theory
💫 Caring for ageing parents, parenting, work and that feeling of always having "one more thing" to do
💫 The idea of open loops and why unfinished tasks drain so much energy
💫 When mental load becomes part of our identity and why letting go can feel selfish
💫 Control, non-attachment and those fleeting moments of "I actually don't mind what happens"
💫 Guilt, people pleasing and why even help from others can trigger discomfort If your brain feels like it is running a full-time job no one is paying you for, this one is for you.
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