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How To Reduce Your Mental Load As A Mother

How To Reduce Your Mental Load As A Mother

Perhaps the best way for women to reduce the mental load is to do less. If the mother stops thinking about what needs to be done and the father does not anticipate these needs, it may initially cause stress or judgement – but that could allow learning for next time. 

Over time, doing less could increase our partner’s involvement and, in turn, free up more of our mental energy to focus on ourselves. At first, we might get judged for it, but it could lead to greater happiness later on. We all learn from doing, after all. 

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At all times, but especially during crises, it is worth taking extra care of your mental health. 

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