Practice
Hidden Load Inventory
Brain Library · Worksheet
List the work under the work. For each kind of hidden load, write what it looks like for you, when it's heaviest, and shade how much it costs, from one circle (light) to five (heavy).
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The worksheet, as designed. The same content is written out below.
Kind of load
| What it looks like for me | When it's heaviest | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensory · noise, light, textures, smells | |||
| Social · reading people, small talk, timing replies | |||
| Executive · planning, remembering, starting, switching | |||
| Emotional · managing feelings so others stay comfortable | |||
| Masking · hiding stims, scripts, personas | |||
| Invisible labor · caregiving, admin, keeping everyone on track |
My most expensive hidden load
Who doesn't know about it yet
Sources and credits. You can't lighten a load you haven't counted.