The problem isn’t the workload.
It’s the thoughtload.
“A clear, compassionate path forward through the messy truth of how we think and work.”
Laura Gassner Otting
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Mitch Joel
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“This is a brilliant book, and the perfect rejoinder to all that productivity BS.”
Michael Bungay Stanier
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“We felt seen reading Thoughtload—and then felt so much better.”
Frances Frei & Anne Morriss
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Managers are facing an incredible challenge.
You want your team to perform, produce, and prosper, but it feels like they are too distracted, triggered, and burned out to deliver.
It’s tempting to blame the workload, but the numbers show all that effort isn’t turning into results. The real issue isn’t workload alone. It’s the mental clutter, emotional drain, and constant context-switching that sit underneath it.
That’s where performance starts to break.
So, what exactly is “thoughtload”?
Thoughtload is the weight of all that people are trying to pay attention to, plus all the emotional baggage they’re carrying, divided by their depleted energy reserves.
If you’re a leader, you are burdened not just by your own thoughtload but by every team member’s thoughtload as well. Everyone you contact is in the same boat: their attention is divided, their nerves are frayed, and their tanks are empty.
How heavy is your thoughtload?
Find out how heavy your thoughtload is. See whether distracted attention, triggered emotions, or depleted energy is having the biggest impact on you.
What kind of overwhelmed are you?
Get a quick read on the kind of overwhelm you’re dealing with right now. See the pattern more clearly — and get pointed toward the right next step.
How Thoughtload will help you and your team
In Thoughtload, I help you make sense of why work feels so hard, even when you’re doing everything you can to keep up. It connects the dots between distracted attention, triggered emotions, and depleted energy so you can see the real forces working against you and your team.
- Why productivity drops even when effort increases
Why you can be at full throttle and barely maintaining altitude — and what changes when you reduce drag instead of just pushing harder.
- How interruptions and emotional carryover drain focus and judgment
How meetings, messages, and drama chip away at your ability to think clearly, and simple ways to protect your best attention.
- Why burnout shows up as disengagement, cynicism, and low confidence
Why running on empty changes how you see yourself and your work, and how to rebuild enough energy that challenge feels invigorating again.
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What authors and leaders are saying about Thoughtload
What reviewers are saying about Thoughtload
“In a sea of books focused on emotional wellness and other workplace issues, this insightful guide to navigating job-based pressures stands out for its clarity and practicality . . . [Davey] backs up her research with relatable examples and offers tools that readers can apply immediately.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Most notably, Davey cleverly highlights the importance of energy in accomplishing more while enduring less—something everyone will find beneficial . . . New and seasoned managers alike will benefit from this well-executed work, which can be quickly read cover to cover or used as a reference guide for specific areas of concern.” — LJ Reviews
“Davey offers ideas for business leaders to unburden their stress, realign their emotions, and reenergize their passion in this inspiring guide . . . This comprehensive guide is a refreshing mindset adjustment that will lighten the load business leaders tend to carry.” — Booklife Reviews
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