Articles by Amy Shankland

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….

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…

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…

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…

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….

They say that scents are powerful and can instantly transport you back to certain moments of your life. I completely agree with that. I would also add that songs do…

I love words. Ever since I was little, I’ve enjoyed reading and writing them. Newspaper and magazine articles, novels and other books, columns – I love them all. I have…

The world consists of two types of individuals – those who love high school reunions and those who hate them. I’m in the former category. Chances are if you’re an…

You know you’ve reached middle age when a small appliance gets you all excited. But I’m over the moon happy about our recent purchase and am eager to share it…