Relieve your mental load: regain control and serenity
You know that feeling of having a thousand things on your mind at once? Always thinking about what's left to do, even when you take a break? That's what mental workload is all about.
It's that little hamster in our head that never stops: "Don't forget to buy milk", "Schedule the dentist appointment", "Send an important e-mail", "Ah, and that damn messy drawer that annoys me every time I open it...". In short, an endless to-do list that loops from morning to night.
And we all carry this mental burden at different levels. It's often associated with women, because so many of them still manage the invisible organization of daily life. But the burden doesn't stop there. Whether you're a parent, an overworked professional, a student at the end of a semester or someone juggling ADHD, this feeling of having too much to think about can become overwhelming. Even when tasks are shared, there's often this pressure to think of everything, to anticipate, to organize.
But what if, this year, we decided to lighten things up, one small step at a time?
Why is the mental load so heavy?
Mental workload isn't just an endless list of things to do. It's a constant, exhausting pressure that follows us from morning to night, without a break. It has a direct impact on our mental and emotional well-being.
It fuels stress and anxiety, it drains our mental energy, it affects the quality of our sleep, and worst of all, it doesn't show. No one really realizes what's going on in our heads. But we feel it every day.
And you're not alone!
Numerous studies confirm that the mental burden weighs heavily on women, and has very real consequences.
📌 77% of women say they have too many things on their mind and fear forgetting some. (Ipsos)
📌 53% of employed women feel that their personal mental load weighs on their working life. (Ifop)
📌 Mental workload isn't just a temporary stress: it can lead to anxiety, burnout and even depression. (Biron)
📌 A study by CNRS shows that inequality in the distribution of domestic tasks is one of the major causes of this mental overload.
These figures show that the problem is not you, but a system where women are still too often expected to manage everything.
But the good news is that there are practical solutions to lighten the load and restore serenity to everyday life.
Small gestures to lighten your mental load
The good news is that you can't erase it all at once, but you can make it more manageable. Here are a few tips that really help:
Writing instead of keeping everything in your head
We tend to store everything mentally, but that takes up space... and it's tiring. Write down what you need to do, even the smallest things. Paper, app, whiteboard... it doesn't matter, as long as it comes out of your head!
Plan ahead to avoid improvisation
Waking up in the morning and wondering "What's for dinner tonight? If you can, try to plan a minimum, even just two or three meals in advance. It's less stressful, and avoids last-minute orders.
Create mini-routines to simplify your life
No big changes needed. Just little things like:
- Start a wash by leaving the coffee machine.
- Tidy up the counter before going to bed to wake up to a clear space.
- Set a weekly alarm to check upcoming appointments.
Use technology to free your mind
Sometimes life moves so fast that we don't even have time to write a to-do list. In these cases, smart assistants like Alexa, Siri or Google Home can come in super handy. They can be used to set reminders for appointments and special events, or to set timers (useful for not forgetting the pork roast in the oven or the load of washing in the machine!). A little technological help to lighten the mind!
It's silly, but it takes the mental load off. And when you have less to think about, you breathe easier.
Why delegating is far from a failure
Let's face it: sometimes asking for help feels like admitting you can't do it alone.
Wrong. Delegating means giving yourself mental space. It means regaining control over your time and energy.
You don't ask someone else to do it for you. You choose to free yourself from a task that's weighing you down, so you can focus on what really matters.
And let's face it, sometimes we put these little things off because we lack the time, the energy... or just the desire. And that's okay. Because your energy is worth its weight in gold.
What if I could help you breathe a little?
That's where I come in. If, thanks to my services as a professional organizerIf I can help even one woman to lighten her mental load, then what I do makes sense.
I know how hard it is to find time for everything. Most of all, I know that you don't need someone to tell you what to do. You just need a helping hand, someone who understands your reality and can lighten the load you've been carrying for too long.
My role is not to tell you "You should do it this way". My role is to listen to you, to understand what's weighing you down and to find solutions that make sense for you and your family.
Sometimes this means reorganizing a space to make it more functional.
Sometimes, it's helping you find a way to simplify your daily life.
Sometimes, it's just being there to free you from that burden you no longer feel like carrying alone.
A small step towards greater serenity
Lightening your mental load doesn't mean turning into an organized superwoman overnight. It's about moving forward, one small step at a time.
Today, it can be as simple as:
- Putting your mental load on paper
- Put away just one drawer to see the difference.
- Dare to ask for a helping hand, whether from a friend or a professional.
You deserve a lighter day. And if you feel like you need a boost, that's what I'm here for. 💛
📩 Ready to take a breather?
