This week, I’m talking about mental load and why so many people feel mentally overwhelmed in modern life. I look at the hidden demands on our attention, from constant notifications and unfinished tasks to decision fatigue, open loops, and the pressure to react to everything around us.

In this episode, we cover:

• What mental load really is (and why it's about much more than having a long to-do list).
• Why modern life is placing unprecedented demands on our attention.
• The hidden impact of interruptions, attention residue, open loops, and decision fatigue.
• Why many people don't have a workload problem - they have a reactive way of working.
• Simple strategies to reduce your mental load, protect your attention, and feel calmer, more focused, and more in control of your day.

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