6 Simple Strategies for Managing Your Mental Load While Juggling Remote Work and Family
The Mental Load of Remote Work: It’s Real, and It’s Heavy
If you’re a remote-working mom, you’re no stranger to the mental load. The constant juggling of family, work, and personal life can leave you feeling drained, overwhelmed, and often, just not enough. But here’s the thing: you don’t have to carry the weight of it all. You can reduce that mental burden and focus on what truly matters.
In this post, I’m going to share 6 simple strategies that will help you lighten your mental load so you can reclaim your time, energy, and peace of mind – both at work and at home. Let’s dive in.
1. Streamline Your Workload: Focus on What Moves the Needle
We’ve all been there: trying to do everything at work. You want to prove you’re capable, you want to be seen as a high performer, but in the process, you’re doing tasks that don’t actually matter. It’s time to stop chasing everything and start focusing on what truly moves the needle.
The Solution: Start with a time audit. Look at your daily tasks and ask yourself, “Does this task bring me closer to my key goals or move my team forward?” If it doesn’t, let it go. Prioritize high-impact work that aligns with your role’s priorities. And for everything else? Delegate it or set it aside.
Download my free Time Audit Tool to help you pinpoint exactly where you’re wasting time—and where you can make cuts. Streamlining your workload will give you the mental space to focus on what really matters.
2. Streamline Your Home Life: Make Intentional Choices
At home, the mental load is just as real. Do you need to volunteer at the book fair, or is it