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It identified four components of the mental load: Anticipating needs. Finding solutions to meet them. Making decisions. Monitoring progress.

One of the clearest demonstrations of the mental load is when a woman's partner frequently tells her, in relation to getting dinner ready, or the kids cleaned up, or any aspect of household chores: "Let me know if you need any help!"

Without criticizing or attacking, offer some concrete examples of what you are experiencing. For example, ?I often feel exhausted and mentally tired. I've recently read about what it may be stemming from ? it's called 'worry work,' and I'd love to share what I've been experiencing.? Then share a few examples.

For this study, Harvard doctoral student Allison Daminger divided the mental load process into four parts: anticipate, identify, decide, and monitor.

Examples of mental load Remembering colleagues', friends' and family members' birthdays, and buying gifts or otherwise celebrating them. Orchestrating activities across a cross-functional team and anticipating and dealing with roadblocks. Organizing check-ins to see if team members are on track with projects.

She published a paper in the American Sociological Review that breaks down the mental load ? ?cognitive labor,? in sociological terms ? into four parts: anticipate, identify, decide, monitor.

Examples of mental load Organizing check-ins to see if team members are on track with projects. Menu planning, making shopping lists, doing grocery shopping. Scheduling service providers and bill payments. Planning family or friend vacations.