Sharing Mental Load: Why "Just Delegate" Never Actually Works

You've been told to "just ask for help" so many times you could scream. You've tried delegating tasks. You've made the lists. You've sent the calendar invites. And somehow, you're still the one tracking everything in your head at 11 PM when everyone else is asleep.

Here's what nobody tells you about sharing mental load: It's not about handing off tasks. It's about transferring cognitive ownership—and that requires a completely different approach than traditional delegation advice suggests.