India, May 9 -- Mother's Day will be celebrated this year on May 10. While the occasion is often associated with appreciation and gratitude, much of motherhood remains unseen. Beyond daily physical responsibilities like feeding, bathing, and managing routines lies a deeper layer of emotional and cognitive work involved in running a household.

This is often referred to as the "mental load", an invisible responsibility that continues even when physical tasks pause. It includes planning, remembering, organising and constantly anticipating the needs of the family. (Also read: Twinkle Khanna says mothers don't want handmade cards on Mother's Day; calls 'a day of zero responsibilities' best gift )

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Prakriti S...