MENTAL LOAD:

Inspired by this approach, here are a few exercises to try at home:

The "Did List"
Forget the to-do lists, and try a "did list"! Every day, take a few minutes to list everything you've accomplished. Take inventory, remember that no task is too small, and realize what you’ve achieved without focusing on what you didn’t get to.

The Mental Load Garage
Write down five things that are cluttering your mind (both professional and personal). From that list, choose one task to delegate, identify your top three priorities for the week, and set aside time to take care of them. The result: when everything is clear and organized, you’ll be on a path to serenity.

The Wheel of Life
Take time to categorize the different areas of your life based on your current level of satisfaction (work, family, hobbies, etc.). For example, you could circle the areas you'd like to improve in the coming weeks or months and plan the first small steps to get there.

Here are a few easy tips to adopt in your daily life to refocus and regain control! Thanks to VOXE for these valuable tools. 🙌

Within the team, we've gathered stories from our moms on how they manage their own mental load! Here are some of these tested and approved hacks:

• Marine: "A day off while my child is at daycare is sacred. I use it to breathe, listen to music or a podcast, and recenter myself."

Want to make the most of your commute? Turn it into a break for yourself: a bike ride or some music can work wonders.

• Diane: "When I feel completely overwhelmed, I turn off my notifications. That way, I don’t stress about being late to respond or do something. It lets me focus on what I’m doing, one thing at a time, and that’s OK."
  
• Cléclé: "It doesn’t matter if the house isn’t spotless: do your best and accept that not everything needs to be perfect. And if necessary, delegate—even with professional services like Wecasa."

These small gestures won’t solve everything, but they show that with a bit of organization and a healthy dose of self-compassion, we can regain some serenity. Taking care of yourself is a necessity in order to take even better care of others.

Mental load is a reality we can’t ignore, but it doesn’t have to overwhelm us. Learning to say no, allowing ourselves moments to disconnect, and accepting that "doing everything perfectly" is impossible—these are all first steps toward a healthier balance. So, take a deep breath, lighten the load, and remember that every effort, even the small ones, counts in this quest for well-being.

At Tajinebanane, we believe in small victories: a moment for yourself, a task delegated, or five minutes to breathe in the shower. Every action counts in the search for balance, and each of these gestures is valuable for easing the mental load, so allow yourself to make them.

And you? What are your tips? Share them with us on Instagram @Tajinebanane. 💪✨