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Want to lighten your mental load? First, let go of these gender myths
By Mika Ellison

Want to lighten your mental load? First, let go of these gender myths

Andee Tagle, Mika Ellison | Apr 21, 2026, 2:24 PM UTC
"Men can't see the mess." "Women are better at chores." These myths position women to take on more emotional thinking, says researcher Leah Ruppanner. She shares what works to reclaim your headspace.