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"Just tell me what to do" is the problem.

60 invisible tasks, made visible and split fairly.

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Cover of The Mental Load Checklist

Sound familiar?

Take 1 ✗

You never do anything!

Take 2 ✓

I'm feeling stretched thin. Can we look at the list tonight?

Take 1 ✗

Just tell me what to do.

Take 2 ✓

I'll take the whole grocery thing: list, shop, restock.

Take 1 ✗

Ugh, I'll just do it myself.

Take 2 ✓

I need this one off my plate. Can you own it from now on?

What's inside

  • 60 tasks in 5 categories (who does it, who notices it)
  • The 4 hidden steps of every chore
  • A 20-minute fair-split talk
  • Weekly 10-minute reset
  • Minimum-standards agreement
  • Swaps, do's & don'ts, 10 tricks

12 printable pages

Peek inside

An inside page of The Mental Load Checklist

Why it works

Sociologist Allison Daminger found household work has a hidden thinking part: notice, plan, decide, then do. Fights start when one person carries all four.

Source: Daminger, 2019

Is it for you?

Made for you if…

  • One of you is the household "manager"
  • Chore fights keep coming back
  • You want a fair split you both agree on

Not for you if…

  • You want a cleaning schedule only
  • You're looking for a parenting guide

Questions

How do I get it?

Right after checkout you get an email with an instant download link for the PDF.

Can I print it?

Yes. It's sized for US Letter paper, and it also reads well on your phone.

Is this therapy?

No. These are tips for everyday couple moments, not therapy.

Do I need both partners?

It works best together, but it's fine to start alone.

We don't have kids, is it for us?

Yes. The list is made for couples, kids or not.

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