Managing Life Admin

Life admin. It's one thing no one can escape from.

Even in the busiest seasons of work and life, you can be sure that someone, somewhere, has another form they need you to fill out.

I stopped counting one day last week after twelve emails came through. All from different sources: School. Sports teams. Doctors. Taxes.

I even got a nudge about a yoga class I signed up for in an attempt to offset some of my mental load.

Cue Alanis Morrisette: isn't it ironic?!

One part of the unpaid labor in most households: life admin.

As it piles up, it doesn't just clutter your calendar. It clutters your mind, too.

Some people avoid it, until they're drowning. Others end up in a permanent game of whack-a-mole, trying valiantly to stamp it out (only to feel defeated by the next incoming email).

You may not be able to anticipate every incoming request.

But you can design smart systems that help keep you afloat.

This week on The Mental Offload, I lay out 3 ways to proactively stay on top of life admin — without dedicating your whole Sunday to a spreadsheet.

We'll talk about options to keep you on top of things, and also free up your mental space.

Whether you're the default organizer in your home or simply tired of feeling behind, this episode will show you how to reclaim control.

What You'll Learn:

• Why life admin creates so much additional stress, especially for 'planners'

• 3 systems for dealing with life admin (there's one for your style)

• A decision filter to help you know when to delegate

For more information, visit The Mental Offload.