{"product_id":"drained-reduce-your-mental-load-to-do-less-and-be-more-hardcover","title":"Drained: Reduce Your Mental Load to Do Less and Be More - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLeah PhD Ruppanner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA renowned sociologist and researcher reveals how women can build the life they really want\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe term \u003ci\u003emental load\u003c\/i\u003e has become more familiar in recent years, but the popular understanding of the concept often reduces it down to managing a list of household chores and logistics. Sociologist Leah Ruppanner reveals that for women, mental load actually goes much deeper: It's a complex form of emotional thinking that is invisible, boundaryless, and enduring. In \u003ci\u003eDrained\u003c\/i\u003e, Ruppanner outlines the eight distinct types of mental load and highlights what makes them so uniquely heavy for women: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- \u003cb\u003eLife organization\u003c\/b\u003e Staying on top of planning and tasks\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eEmotional support: \u003c\/b\u003e Checking in on family, friends, and coworkers\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eRelationship hygiene\u003c\/b\u003e Maintaining strong social connections\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eMagic making: \u003c\/b\u003e Carrying on traditions and creating special life moments\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eDream building\u003c\/b\u003e Helping others fulfill their passions and ambitions\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eIndividual upkeep\u003c\/b\u003e Keeping fit and healthy\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eSafety\u003c\/b\u003e Protecting family and loved ones from danger\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eMeta-care\u003c\/b\u003e Raising children who will thrive in the future \u003cbr\u003eThe heart of the book is the Mental Load Audit, a powerful, practical tool to help readers assess where they are spending their time and attention, and how they can take steps to recalibrate their energy effectively. Urgent and provocative, \u003ci\u003eDrained\u003c\/i\u003e will help women stop blaming themselves for never feeling like they are enough and help them create richer, less overwhelming lives filled with more meaning and joy.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeah Ruppanner, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003eis a professor of sociology at the University of Melbourne, one of the founding directors of the Future of Work Lab, and the host of the \u003ci\u003eMissPerceived\u003c\/i\u003e podcast. She has a PhD in sociology from UC Irvine and has spent the past decade researching gender, work, and family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.07 x 9.39 x 6.33 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 21, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53329670635827,"sku":"9780593850909","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/cJ0-As9dG9780593850909.webp?v=1778171760","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/drained-reduce-your-mental-load-to-do-less-and-be-more-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}