@the_insightful_mum: So many women say, “I’m exhausted… and I’ve barely done anything today.” But what you’ve actually done is think for everyone. You’ve planned, organised, anticipated, remembered, worried, and held the emotional temperature of the entire house — all while trying to stay calm, present, patient, and functioning. That’s not “nothing.” That’s cognitive labour… and it drains the brain just as much as physical work. Psychologists call this the invisible load, and most women carry it without even realising it. It’s why you feel overwhelmed. It’s why your patience feels thin. It’s why rest doesn’t feel like rest. And it’s why so many mums feel burnt out even when everyone else says, “But you’ve just been at home today.” Your brain has been on duty the entire time. If this resonates with you, you’re not alone. Your exhaustion is valid. Your load is real. And you don’t have to justify needing support or needing space. Save this for later ❤️ Share it with someone who needs to understand the invisible load you carry. #TheInsightfulMum #InvisibleLoad #EmotionalLabour #PsychologyTips #MumLifeUK

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