Episode 86: The Mental Load and How it Shifts from Emotional to Physical

Contact Heather: helloheatherpod@gmail.comInterested in a Class at your salon OR Coaching: CLICK HEREGrab the Know Your Numbers Worksheet: CLICK HERESummaryIn this episode, Heather Podlesney discusses the mental load faced by working moms and industry professionals, sharing practical tips for resetting and protecting energy. She emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, getting mental clarity, and prioritizing self-care to thrive both personally and professionally.Chapters00:00 Introduction and episode overview00:58 The mental load faced by working moms01:57 Heather's personal marathon experience and need for reset02:50 Upcoming guest experience series in June03:50 Understanding the mental load and its misconceptions04:45 The mental load as an invisible layer of busyness06:55 The importance of honesty and getting things out of your head07:52 Techniques to manage mental load and regain clarity09:56 The concept of bouncing back and consistency10:27 Self-reflection and being kind to yourself11:42 Recognizing moments of clarity and taking action12:28 Protecting your energy and setting boundaries13:14 Protecting days off and creating sacred time16:18 Stopping mental load from living in your head18:09 The Big Three technique for daily focus19:48 Conducting a calendar audit and identifying drains21:55 Tools to protect your time and energy23:47 Treat your energy as a resource and prioritize self-care24:54 Final thoughts and encouragement for a resetKeywordsmental load, self-care, boundaries, working moms, productivity, energy management, reset, work-life balance, industry tipsMentioned in this episode:www.heatherpodlesney.com/knowyournumberswww.heatherpodlesney.com/contactwww.heatherpodlesney.com/contact