The mental load of caregiving & volunteering
Last week I talked about how the mental load creeps into our vacations and hobbies. But what about the millions of people who often can’t enjoy either? I’m talking about…
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Can we escape the mental load through vacations & hobbies?
Surely, we can get away from the mental load when we go on vacation, right? Or through our hobbies … if we actually have those with all that is going…
How did our mental loads for holidays get to be so huge?
We’re continuing to explore reasons for our increased mental labor this week. Last week I ended my column talking about how celebrations, though fun, can add to our mental load….
New banners kick off school year in Downtown Arcadia
Local students create banners to be featured during farmers market Submitted by AMY SHANKLAND Arcadia residents and visitors get to experience new public art in the downtown area thanks to…
How did our mental loads get to be so bad?
We’re continuing to explore reasons for our increased mental labor this week. Last week, I ended my column talking about how our pets, though wonderful, can add to our mental…
How did our mental loads get to be so bad?
We’re continuing to explore reasons for our increased mental labor. Last week I ended my column talking about the pressures parents face to be more involved in their children’s schools….
How did our mental loads get to be so bad?
Last week I ended my column with a question: How did our mental loads get so bad in recent decades that we are losing sleep and becoming more anxious and…
The mental load affects men as well as women
In this series on how to lighten our mental load, I’ve mentioned how this weight seems to affect women more often than men. But in my research, I discovered it…
Learning more about the mental load
Last week I shared with you that I’m starting a new series in this column about how to lighten our mental loads. Before we go further, I want to share…
Let’s lighten our mental load
If you’re an empty nester like me, chances are you carry something called a mental load. Some call it mental labor. This is not to be confused with emotional labor….