Your mental load, offloaded.
Backlit works alongside you as life unfolds, helping carry the thinking, tracking, and follow-through so you can be present for what matters most.
What carrying mental load actually looks like
The day-to-day reality of holding it all together.
Always mentally "on"
You're constantly tracking what needs to happen next, even during moments meant for rest or presence.
Carrying more than your share
You're the one others rely on to remember details and follow through, often without being asked.
Attention pulled in too many directions
Your focus is split between competing priorities, making it hard to fully show up anywhere.
Invisible work that never really ends
The thinking, anticipating, and coordinating you do keep everything running, but rarely get acknowledged.
Why mental load hasn't been solved yet
We built Backlit because we were carrying too much ourselves and felt there had to be a better way. The invisible work of remembering, tracking, and holding things together adds up quietly over time. We believe technology should carry that weight with care, not add to it. When we couldn't find a solution that worked this way, we built one.
Support without the setup
No complex setup. No new habits to build. Backlit adapts to you as you live your life.
Bring everything together
Backlit connects to the tools and places where your life already happens, like email and calendars. You can also add things directly, whether that's a quick voice note, a document, a photo, or something you want to remember later. There's nothing new to organize or migrate.
Backlit quietly pays attention
As you go about your day, Backlit notices patterns, priorities, and recurring responsibilities. It builds understanding over time without asking you to constantly explain yourself.
You stay in control
Backlit surfaces what matters and suggests next steps when they're helpful. You review, approve, or ignore anything with a tap or click. Nothing happens without you.
The Mental Load Down
A weekly newsletter about the invisible work of keeping a life together and how to lighten the load. Fresh perspectives on mental load, not recycled productivity advice.
Make space for what matters.
Backlit is built to support the thinking, tracking, and follow-through behind everyday life, so you can stay focused on what's important to you.