When you hear the phrase "Self-Care" what comes to mind? To me, it's hearing people say "go take a bath and read a book" when the reality is the world can feel like it's spinning out of control. My guest today is trying to change our view of what self-care REALLY is.    Today I am talking about balancing the domestic load, in a conversation with life and work coach Tami Hackbarth. We are discussing the Fair Play method, focusing on the redistribution of domestic labor and mental loads to create a more equitable household dynamic. This episode is one where I want to bring together help for you as an entrepreneur, along with ways you can help our organizing clients as well--it's a double win and a double header epsiode!    We are talking about it ALL--family roles, parenting, and the division of labor, emphasizing the importance of communication and implementing changes in a team-oriented manner. Tami shares her expertise in helping clients manage their mental load and prevent burnout, bringing valuable advice for both professional organizers and their clients. The episode stresses the necessity of ongoing conversations and systems to maintain household balance and offers perspectives that are applicable to various family structures.   TIME STAMPS:    00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 02:13 Meet Tami Hackbarth: Life and Work Coach 11:49 The Fair Play Method: Redistributing Domestic Labor 17:24 Addressing Burnout and Mental Load 25:34 Client Stories: Teaching Kids Responsibility 26:31 The Laundry Debate: Independence vs. Pampering 30:00 Setting Household Standards: Minimum Standard of Care 32:22 Invisible Labor: Recognizing Unseen Efforts 34:00 Food Decisions: Balancing Family Preferences and Allergies 38:02 Collaborative Parenting: Sharing the Load 45:39 Communication Strategies: Regular Check-ins 47:30 Conclusion: Reflecting on the Conversation   LINKS FOR LISTENERS:   CONNECT WITH TAMI HACKBARTH: www.tamihackbarth.com Tami's new course on Reducing Mental Load: https://www.tamihackbarth.com/reduce-mental-load   CONNECT WITH MELISSA: [email protected]