Why a mental load audit could help stop the spiral

Remember to get toothpaste. Change that dentist's appointment. Pick up a present before the birthday party on the weekend. Check whether the dog's overdue for a worming tablet. Find some time to catch up with the friend who's back in town. Do some of those exercises the physio has been nagging you about.If that all sounds familiar, you probably know what it's like to be spiralling under the weight of the mental load.It's a phrase most of us are pretty familiar with these days, but do we really understand where we're spending it, and what it's costing us?