ADHD & The Invisible Mental Load: Why You’re So Tired (And What Helps)

Your ADHD brain isn’t lazy — it’s overloaded. This week, we unpack why you’re carrying so much in your head and how to finally offload it (without forgetting everything).

Hello ADHD Brains,

Ever feel like you're carrying 1,000 open tabs in your head — all at once? While also trying to figure out what’s for dinner?

That’s the mental load.

The invisible weight of unfinished tasks, open loops, forgotten reminders, and future plans.

And when you have ADHD, that weight gets heavier — not because we care less, but because our working memory is often on a 10-second delay and our brain treats everything as urgent. Even when it’s not.

You try to remember:

• That birthday gift (you always forget to buy)

• That appointment you never booked (LOL)

• That life decision you’ve been avoiding (Yes you should move to Canada)

But instead of taking action, it loops. Loudly. Repeatedly. Until you're frozen.

You open a cupboard—remember you need more olive oil.
You sit down to send an email—but your mind suddenly reminds you about your cousin’s birthday next week.
You’re halfway through brushing your teeth—and now you’re replaying that awkward moment from 2019.

Welcome to the ADHD mental load

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Why Everything Feels Urgent (Even When It Isn’t)

ADHD brains struggle with working memory.
It’s like we’re juggling flaming swords—and someone keeps throwing in more.

We don’t just remember what needs to be done.
We feel the weight of every single thing… all at once.

And without a place to safely store those thoughts, they spin on loop.
That's why a “tiny task” can feel urgent or overwhelming—because it’s competing with a dozen others in your brain..

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You Weren’t Built to Store It All

Even scripture reminds us:

“Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
— Matthew 11:28

You don’t have to carry it all in your head.
You were designed for rest.
Let’s give your brain somewhere else to put the weight.

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1-Minute Brain Dump (Try It Now)

If your mind feels crowded right now, try this simple exercise:

1. Open a blank note on your phone

2. Set a 1-minute timer

3. Write everything that’s crowding your brain
   → No order. No perfection. Just get it out.

Even this tiny act creates mental relief.

But if you want to actually organize that mental load in a way that helps you move forward…

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Keep Reading Below (Premium)

In this week’s premium post, I’ll walk you through the exact system I use to:

✅ Offload my brain
✅ Organize my thoughts into clear categories
✅ Reduce anxiety and decision fatigue

Included in this week’s premium edition:

• A downloadable, editable 1-page Brain Dump system (That actually works)

• My real example + walkthrough

• A voice note explanation so it’s ADHD-friendly

• Faith anchor at the end to ground you

It lives on your phone. You can update it weekly or you can print off and stick multiple copies around your home. (I do both!)

And you’ll feel the relief after using it.

No more stressing about what to remember and losing it straight away.

Want the Full System?

If you're ready to finally get it out of your head and into something that works for your brain...

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No hype. Just help.

You don’t have to carry it all anymore.

If you’re tired of holding it all in your head... this might change everything.

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Final Thoughts

Thanks so much for reading.

If you’re joining me on the premium side this week, I’m excited to walk you through my full Mental Offload System — the one I use to stop carrying everything in my head and finally feel some peace from that chaotic brain of ours.

This tool has been game-changing for my clarity, focus, and even sleep… and I hope it helps lift some of your invisible load too.

And if you’re staying on the free side, please know this:

You matter.
Your presence and support means a lot — no pressure to upgrade, ever.

But if you’re feeling ready…

To stop spinning your mental wheels…
To clear the chaos and make space to think…
To finally have a system that holds what your brain can’t…

👉 You can become a paid subscriber today.

You’ll get ADHD-safe tools, practical structure, and real support — made for how our minds actually work.

No pressure. Just help.

Wherever you’re at, I’m glad you’re here.
You don’t have to carry it all alone.

Kind regards,
Luke
ADHD Insights

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P.S If this week’s post helped lighten your mental load, consider forwarding it to a friend who’s juggling way too much. Sometimes just having a space to drop your thoughts and permission to not hold it all — can be the start of real peace.