Cognitive Overload & Capacity Limits
Understand the signs and causes of cognitive overload.
The Weight of Mental Accumulation
Thoughts collect gradually, one on top of another, forming a quiet heaviness.
Nothing collapses, yet the weight is felt.
This moment does not remove ideas or lighten the load.
It simply recognizes accumulation as something that happens over time, without judgment or demand for relief.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does "having a lot on my mind" make me so tired?
This is the Weight of Mental Accumulation. Every "open loop" or "unintegrated thought" has a metabolic "weight." Your system has to spend energy just to "keep them in mind." Naming this weight validates your fatigue. You aren't "weak"; you are carrying a high "meaning load." Acknowledging the weight allows you to prioritize "loop-closing" to lighten the burden on your integrator.
Can I "drop" the weight without losing the info?
Yes, by "Externalizing the Architecture." Move the thoughts from your brain to a physical medium (writing, recording). This transfers the "holding cost" from your nervous system to the environment. In the Meaning Density Model™, once the system "sees" that the data is safe elsewhere, the Status & Control system releases the internal hold, immediately lowering your metabolic drain and restoring your capacity.