In my line of work, people come to me with all kinds of challenges. The solutions aren’t always easy, but the answer to getting unstuck is often simpler than expected.
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and exhausted? Hitting a ceiling no matter how hard you work? Wondering why opportunities keep passing you by?
It’s not because you aren’t doing enough. You’re doing too much. Chances are, you’re doing it ALL (or at least trying to).
How do you move past what’s holding you back? The simple answer: delegate!
Whether pouring your whole self into your own business, place of employment, family, or all of the above, you need help.
You might be resistant to the idea; I’ve heard it all.
“Who has money for that?”
“I’ve tried; nobody can do it like me!”
“I just can’t trust another person to…”
“It would take me longer to explain it.”
Here’s the truth —
Think you’ve got it covered? Deep down, even the most stubbornly independent, headstrong among us realize they can not (and should not!) do it all.
Think you’re the only person who does it right? You’ve never met a happy control freak; they’re the most stressed-out person in the room. Clinging to control is about trying to make the outside world reflect perfection so that you feel safe and worthy inside, which never works.
To delegate or not to delegate? That’s not the question. Case closed.
Now you’re probably wondering what to delegate. Again, the answer is nowhere near as mind-boggling as you might think.
Delegate anything that’s not in your zone of genius.
If it’s not something only YOU can do, get somebody else to do it. If it feels like a drag, it needs to go. Bookkeeping, errands, tech stuff, housecleaning, administrative tasks – farm it out.
The next question I get is, “What about the expense?” (“In this economy?!”)
I hear you. Think about it this way —
Your time is money, and you’re investing in yourself to get a return. Do the math. What’s your hourly rate when doing your best work? That’s what each hour is worth. When you buy back time at a lower rate, delegating pays dividends.
There’s no reward for trying to do it all; in fact, it comes at a hefty cost. Living your highest quality life requires operating in your zone of genius, focusing on what matters most.
When you get your time back, you can use it to grow your business, pursue better career opportunities, or practice nourishing self-care that enriches your soul.
What would you do next if you didn’t have to do . . . that?
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