Topic 3 of 5 · The Mental Load

Put it onpaper.

I know that list in your head is work. Put it on paper. Then you can ask someone to carry part of it.

Megan writing a list in a notebook at the kitchen table
Photo: Stessie Kelly Photography

rule I made up:

A good mom never forgets a thing.

Ripped. The truth now:

My calendar holds the details. My head holds the dreams.

what I believe

1

It's real work.

Remembering, planning and tracking is a job. It deserves a name.

2

Shared is stronger.

A home runs better when the whole team carries the list.

3

Make room to dream.

Your mind has room for big ideas once the lists live on paper.

try it today

The one-day list.

  1. 1

    For one day, write down every single thing you track, plan or remember.

  2. 2

    Look at the whole list. Name what surprised you.

  3. 3

    Circle three things to share this week with your partner, your kids or your village.

  4. 4

    Tell me what was on your list. Tag @bigmotherenergy.

Free flyer

Take What You Need

A break, help, patience, a nap. Tear off the one you need today.

Every morning

The Morning Rip

One unwritten rule a day, ripped in my stories.

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