Kristen Powers Kristen Powers

Why Rest Doesn’t Feel Like Rest Anymore

Even after a full night’s sleep, so many moms wake up feeling like they’ve run a marathon. The reason isn’t a lack of rest — it’s the invisible mental load that keeps your brain working long after your body lies down. True rest isn’t about more hours of sleep, it’s about carrying less weight on your shoulders.

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Kristen Powers Kristen Powers

Why You Feel So Overwhelmed All the Time: Understanding the Mental Load of Motherhood

Motherhood is often described as a full-time job—and yet for many women, it's just one of many roles they juggle. Between managing your household, caring for your kids, navigating a career, and trying to keep up with relationships, it’s no wonder you feel emotionally exhausted.

This invisible, constant pressure has a name: the mental load. And if you're a mom who feels like you're carrying it all, you're not imagining things. It’s real, it’s heavy, and it’s impacting your mental health.

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