How to Master the Mental Load of Motherhood

Valerie Recore, a productivity specialist and Certified Fair Play Method Facilitator, helps moms reduce the mental load of motherhood and regain control of their time. YES PLEASE With her expertise in mental health and corporate training, Valerie guides moms to create balance, spend more time with family, and feel accomplished each day. Tune in to learn how the Fair Play Method can transform your time management and family life. **Time Stamps** Conditioning of Mothers (00:02:11)   Valerie discusses societal conditioning that leads mothers to take on excessive household responsibilities and the impact of the pandemic. Origins of the Mental Load (00:05:02)   Valerie explores how historical gender roles have conditioned women to handle the majority of household tasks. Introduction to the Fair Play Method (00:07:11)   Valerie introduces the Fair Play Method, developed by Eve Rodsky, to facilitate better communication between partners. Engaging Spouses in Conversations (00:10:37)   Valerie addresses concerns about involving spouses in discussions about household responsibilities and the benefits of collaboration. Minimum Standard of Care (00:14:05)   Valerie explains the concept of minimum standard of care for household tasks, promoting clarity in expectations. Layering on Responsibilities (00:17:38)   Valerie advises starting small with task delegation and gradually layering on responsibilities to avoid overwhelm. Evaluating Life Changes (00:22:38)   Encouragement to regularly assess life circumstances and make necessary adjustments for better alignment with personal goals. **Connect with Valerie** Website: https://strideproductivity.com  Facebook: StrideProductivity  Instagram: strideproductivity/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-recore-02a1759/ ***** Want More Jill? Website: https://www.jillwright.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growlikeamother **Keywords** Time Management, Self-Care, Super Mom, Work Life Balance, Mindset, Grow Like a Mother, Motherhood, Mompreneur, mental health, overcoming the stigma of mental health needs in motherhood, overcoming overwhelm, overwhelm, motherhood mental load, mental load, homemaking overwhelm, home management overwhelm, home management overwhelm, mental health awareness, housekeeping overwhelm, maternal mental health