Delegating single tasks is still burdensome because you carry the mental load of thinking about what needs to be done, whether it got done, and following up; but delegating an entire domain of responsibility shifts both the execution and the mental labor, so you don't have to think about it anymore.

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Laura Key

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if you delegate an entire area of responsibility now you're not just delegating the execution of that task you're delegating the mental labor... rather than saying hey could you empty the dishwasher you can say hey can you be in charge of the dishes right so you don't have to think about it

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10 Game-Changing Tips for Managing the Mental Load with ADHDHow to ADHD
Created: 8/13/2026, 7:47:09 AM

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