Decipher mental load: how couples can split up tasks fairly

Decipher mental load: how couples can split up tasks fairly

St. Pölten, Österreich - In St. Pölten, the final event of the series "Mental Load - I always have to think of everything", which attracted more than 200 interested parties. The focus was on mental health, self -care and the invisible stress that many women wear every day. The State Councilor Christiane Teschl-Hofmeister emphasized that mentally load is often not perceived sufficiently, especially the emotional and organizational responsibility that women carry in families. This "overload" with diverse tasks not only lowers the quality of life, but also leads to physical and psychological exhaustion. A fair distribution of family work is needed to reduce the stress. This was also confirmed by Elisabeth Cinatl from the Women's and Girls' Advice Center Turning point, which pointed out the importance of dialogue to identify energy robbers and to lower the stress.

mental load in everyday life

The topic of mental load is often overlooked, but it is important to actively involve the partner. According to AOK, couples should sit down regularly in order to discuss the family tasks and make them visible who takes on which role. Women often accept everyday tasks without questioning them. A conscious exchange can help distribute the tasks fairly and give every partner a feeling of appreciation. A proposal from AOK Magazin is a fixed weekly date to plan upcoming tasks and reflect on the work done. It is about talking about completion and making it clear what to do, who thinks about it and who ultimately does it.

The understanding of the distribution of tasks, especially when women work part -time, often illustrates how unevenly the workload is distributed. Sexism can also resonate in the division of tasks in everyday life if supposedly small details such as the condition of the apartment are overrated. The dialogue and the appreciation of every partner's daily performance are crucial to cope with the challenges of the mental load.

APA-OTS reported on the event , while AOK provides further perspectives on the mental load-topic .