Welcome to the Mental Load Quiz This 12 question quiz is designed to help you reflect on various aspects of your life to determine if you might be experiencing challenges related to the Mental Load. Please answer the following questions honestly based on your experiences and feelings. Do you feel overwhelmed by the number of tasks you have to do? Rarely. I don’t feel overwhelmed often, and I can usually manage everything pretty well. Occasionally. Sometimes it feels like too much, but I don’t feel this way all the time. Frequently. I often feel like there’s way too much on my plate. Almost always. The amount of tasks I have to handle regularly leaves me feeling overwhelmed. None How often do your responsibilities affect the quality of your sleep? Rarely. My responsibilities don’t usually keep me up at night, and I sleep pretty well. Occasionally. Every now and then, I lose sleep over things I need to do, but it’s not all the time. Frequently. I often lie awake thinking about everything I have to get done. Almost always. I constantly lose sleep because my responsibilities are always on my mind. None How often do you think about home responsibilities while at work, or vice versa? Rarely. I can usually focus on what I’m doing without thinking about other responsibilities. Occasionally. Sometimes my mind wanders to other tasks, but it’s not a big issue. Frequently. I often think about home stuff when I’m at work and work stuff when I’m at home. Almost always. My work and home responsibilities are constantly mixed in my head. None How well do you feel responsibilities are shared with your partner? Not well. I handle most of the responsibilities, and there’s a clear imbalance. To some extent. We split things sometimes, but it’s not always fair. Fairly well. We generally share responsibilities in a way that feels balanced. Very well. We consistently divide tasks in a way that works for both of us. None Has everything you have to manage put a strain on your relationships? Not really. It doesn’t affect my relationships much, and I handle things well A little bit. Sometimes it creates tension, but it’s not a big issue. Quite a lot. I’ve noticed it’s causing stress in my relationships. Yes, significantly. The weight of everything I have to juggle is really affecting my relationships. None How often do you feel that your free time is truly relaxing and enjoyable? Rarely. It’s hard to truly relax because my mind is always on other things. Occasionally. I have moments of relaxation, but my mind still drifts to my to-do list. Frequently. I can usually enjoy my free time and turn my brain off when I need to. Almost always. When I have free time, I fully enjoy it and feel relaxed. None How often do you feel anxious or stressed about your daily responsibilities? Rarely. I don’t feel stressed about responsibilities very often. Occasionally. I do feel anxious or stressed sometimes, but it’s not constant. Frequently. I often feel overwhelmed by everything I need to do. Almost always. Stress and anxiety over my responsibilities are a regular part of my life. None How often does your partner rely on you to create and manage the to-do list? Rarely. We both contribute equally to keeping track of responsibilities. Occasionally. My partner relies on me sometimes, but not all the time. Frequently. I’m usually the one making the lists and keeping track of everything. Almost always. I’m always responsible for managing the to-do list. None Do you struggle with the number of decisions you have to make? Rarely. I don’t feel overwhelmed by decisions and can handle them well. Occasionally. Sometimes making decisions feels like a lot, but I manage. Frequently. I often struggle with the constant need to make decisions. Almost always. Decision-making feels exhausting, and I struggle with it all the time. None Do you have trouble prioritizing tasks because there’s so much to do? Not really. I can usually prioritize tasks without feeling overwhelmed. Occasionally. Sometimes it’s hard to figure out what to do first, but I manage. Frequently. I often feel like there are too many things to do and don’t know where to start. Almost always. I constantly feel overwhelmed by my to-do list and struggle to prioritize. None Have the demands of your daily life affected your physical health? Not really. I haven’t noticed much of an impact on my health. A little bit. I’ve had some effects here and there, but nothing major. Quite a lot. I can feel the toll it’s taking on my body. Yes, significantly. The stress of everything I have to keep up with has had a major impact on my physical health. None How often do you make time for yourself? Rarely. I almost never prioritize time for myself because I’m too busy. Occasionally. I try to take time for myself sometimes, but it’s not consistent. Frequently. I make an effort to carve out time for myself. Always. I consistently make time for myself, no matter how busy I am. None 1 out of 12 Time’s up