How to lighten the mental load, with Allison Daminger

Allison Daminger, a sociologist and professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, delves into the unseen cognitive labor in households, particularly how it disproportionately falls on women. She defines the mental load and shares her research methods for measuring decision-making stress. Allison offers practical advice on task allocation, suggesting strategies like making work visible and setting clear decisions, along with discussing routines that minimize decision fatigue. Her insights aim to help listeners lighten their mental load and foster shared responsibilities in family life.