💸 The Hidden Cost of Mental Load in Business
Wed Feb 04 2026
Most women in business aren’t struggling because they’re inexperienced, unmotivated or doing something wrong.
They’re struggling because they’re carrying too much.
In this episode, Kate explores the concept of mental load in business. The constant background noise of unmade decisions, open loops and competing priorities that quietly drains your energy, confidence and income.
You’ll learn:
What mental load actually is and how it shows up day to day
Why being capable often creates more pressure, not less
How mental load impacts clarity, selling and income consistency
Why relief alone isn’t enough to create momentum
What to do when your business feels mentally loud, even if things look “fine” on the outside
This episode is for women who feel busy, capable and committed, but mentally full. The ones who know something needs to change, but haven’t slowed down enough to decide what actually matters next.
If you’re feeling mentally full and want help deciding your next focus, you can download Kate's free Focus Finder.
It’s a short exercise designed to help you:
Get everything out of your head
Decide what actually matters right now
Choose one clear focus for the next 6 weeks
You can access it here:👉 www.womanceo.com.au/focusfinder
A free resource mentioned in this episode
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Most women in business aren’t struggling because they’re inexperienced, unmotivated or doing something wrong. They’re struggling because they’re carrying too much. In this episode, Kate explores the concept of mental load in business. The constant background noise of unmade decisions, open loops and competing priorities that quietly drains your energy, confidence and income. You’ll learn: What mental load actually is and how it shows up day to day Why being capable often creates more pressure, not less How mental load impacts clarity, selling and income consistency Why relief alone isn’t enough to create momentum What to do when your business feels mentally loud, even if things look “fine” on the outside This episode is for women who feel busy, capable and committed, but mentally full. The ones who know something needs to change, but haven’t slowed down enough to decide what actually matters next. If you’re feeling mentally full and want help deciding your next focus, you can download Kate's free Focus Finder. It’s a short exercise designed to help you: Get everything out of your head Decide what actually matters right now Choose one clear focus for the next 6 weeks You can access it here:👉 www.womanceo.com.au/focusfinder A free resource mentioned in this episode