The article discusses how the mental load of summer break disproportionately falls on women, especially high-achieving ones, who find themselves juggling logistics along with feelings of guilt. Rather than being a time of rest and relaxation, summer often transforms into a period of increased responsibility and mental strain. The burdens include not just planning activities but also managing expectations and emotions surrounding family time, leading to a pervasive feeling of exhaustion. Strategies to alleviate this load involve making responsibilities more visible and manageable, allowing for a more fulfilling summer experience.
The invisible labor of summer break often falls on women, and the guilt and logistics can overshadow the supposed joy of this season.
Summer is often misperceived as a time for recharging, yet for high-achievers, it merely transforms their endless responsibilities into a different context.
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