You can't share what you can't see.
The mental load isn't just what gets done. It's everything you have to remember, anticipate, plan, and follow up on to keep your household running.
The Mental Load Audit is a guided Google Sheets workbook that helps you see who's carrying what, without blame or scorekeeping.
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Your results update as you go.
Your personalized report takes shape as you complete the audit.
You're not just doing the things. You're thinking about all the things.
Remembering appointments. Planning meals. Noticing what's running low. Keeping track of birthdays, school deadlines, and everything that needs following up.
So much of running a household happens before anyone sees a task getting done. When that work is invisible, it's hard to figure out how to share it.
Less guessing.
More understanding.
This isn't about proving who does more. It's about seeing the whole picture.
See the invisible work
Recognize the planning, remembering, and follow-through that often go unnoticed alongside everyday chores.
Spot the patterns
See how responsibilities are distributed and where the mental load may be concentrated.
Start better conversations
Turn vague frustration into something you can look at, discuss, and thoughtfully work through together.
Here's how it works.
No complicated software. No new app to learn. Just a guided spreadsheet and a clearer picture.
Open your audit
Follow the included instructions and work through the household responsibilities in the Google Sheets workbook.
Answer honestly
Identify who typically handles the noticing, planning, doing, and following up. The goal is awareness, not blame.
See your report
Your report updates automatically as you answer, helping you recognize patterns and identify conversations worth having.
It's not a competition. It's a conversation starter.
Doing a task and carrying the responsibility for it aren't always the same thing.
Someone might take care of an appointment, while someone else noticed it was needed, scheduled it, and remembered to follow up.
The Mental Load Audit helps make those different contributions visible, so you can better understand how your household works.
Four parts of the mental load
Because completing the task is only one part of the story.
- Noticing: Recognizing what needs attention.
- Planning: Figuring out how and when something will happen.
- Doing: Completing the actual task.
- Following up: Making sure it was handled or remembering what's next.
A little clarity can change the conversation.
Get a practical, guided way to recognize the invisible work of running your household.
One-time purchase. Digital Google Sheets workbook. No subscription.
What's included
- ✓ Guided household mental load audit
- ✓ Responsibilities organized for easier review
- ✓ Four dimensions of mental load
- ✓ Automatically updating Load Report
- ✓ Visual snapshot of household responsibility
- ✓ Instructions to help you get started
- ✓ Guidance for what to do with your results
Now that you can see the load, what if you had help carrying it?
The Mental Load Audit helps you understand what's on your plate. momOS is a separate $47 toolkit that helps you use ChatGPT as a household thinking partner for planning, organizing, and getting useful first drafts.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an app?
No. The Mental Load Audit is a digital Google Sheets workbook. You'll need access to Google Sheets to use it.
Do I need momOS to use the Audit?
Not at all. The Mental Load Audit is a standalone product. You can use it without purchasing the momOS toolkit.
Do I need ChatGPT?
No. The Mental Load Audit works independently of ChatGPT.
Will it tell us who's doing more?
It can help visualize how responsibilities are distributed based on your answers. It isn't an objective measurement of time, effort, or anyone's contribution to the household.
What happens after I complete it?
Your report helps you recognize patterns and identify areas you may want to discuss or revisit. What you do next is up to you.
Is this a subscription?
No. It's a $17 one-time purchase.
You can't change what you can't see.
Start with a clearer picture of what it really takes to keep your household running.
Get the Audit for $17 →