04/06/2026
This month on Top Tip Thursday, we're focusing on something that often sits behind the clutter, the overwhelm and the feeling that there simply aren't enough hours in the day.
The mental load 🤯
As a mum, part-time teacher, business owner and someone trying to keep all the plates spinning, I know what it's like to feel as though your brain is constantly running through a never-ending list.
✔️School events.
✔️Work deadlines.
✔️Things to buy.
✔️People to reply to.
✔️Appointments to book.
✔️Forms to fill in.
✔️ Meal planning
✔️ Logistics planning
It's exhausting.
One thing I've learned is that trying to remember everything is often what leaves us feeling overwhelmed before we've even started the day and resentment towards others within the family.
The goal isn't to become more organised overnight.
The goal is to stop relying on your brain to store every piece of information.
Whether that's a paper planner, your phone, a family calendar or a command centre at home, having one trusted place for life's admin can make a huge difference.
And the important thing is this: there isn't a perfect system.
For me, some weeks are better than others. There are still more days than not when I realise I've got too many things floating around in my head and need to get them down on paper. I prefer the pencil and paper method as it is visible. If I store it on my phone, it just feels like it is hidden and is still another thing to remember to look at!
But what works for me, might not work for you. What matters is finding a system that fits your life and that you'll actually use consistently.
That's real life.
This month isn't about perfection. It's about creating small habits that make life feel a little lighter and a little more manageable.
I'd love to know: what's currently holding all the information in your life? A planner, your phone, a wall calendar, or is it all still living in your head?
