Discussing the heavy mental load women bear in households, from school lunches to care-giving. Tips on evening out the burden and prioritizing self-care. Exploring dynamics in relationships and the impact of perfectionism on mental health.
Women carry a heavy mental load from household duties, leading to burnout.
Perfectionism and productivity addiction contribute to overwhelming responsibilities, emphasizing the need for change.
Deep dives
Balancing Overload: Dealing with Mental Load
Many women, like the distressed listener Stacey, find themselves overwhelmed by the mental load. Juggling multiple responsibilities such as work, studies, volunteering, household chores, and more can lead to burnout. The podcast suggests taking small steps to ease this burden, such as pausing volunteering or prioritizing self-care. The discussion emphasizes the challenge of women bearing the majority of household duties and the importance of recognizing and addressing this issue.
Productivity Addiction and Perfectionism
The episode delves into the concept of 'productivity addiction' where one's self-worth is tied to being constantly busy. The hosts mention how perfectionism plays a role in taking on excessive tasks. They encourage Stacey and others in similar situations to accept imperfection, set boundaries, and not strive for perfection in every aspect of life. The conversation highlights the need for open communication with partners about sharing household responsibilities and the impact of perfectionism on mental health.
Women bear the load of most of the invisible (thankless) work in a household. And that shit gets heavy.
School lunches, laundry, dentist appointments, shopping, snot-wiping, cleaning, care-giving – and don’t forget to get those 10k steps in while you’re at it!
We're exhausted just thinking about it.
Yumi dishes out advice on how to even out the mental load and take the weight off your shoulders.
If you’ve got a snag in your life that you just can’t figure out, let us take on the burden! Send an audio note to ladies@abc.net.au
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