Outsource your life

 
Balancing the demands of business, personal and family life can be challenging. The pressure to excel professionally while managing a household and maintaining personal well-being can be a lot, everything demands a little part of you. There are two ways that I have managed this I want to share, one is the idea of outsourcing your life, by delegating certain tasks to professionals or specialized services, you can free up valuable time and reduce stress, allowing you to focus on what truly matters.  The second is designing your life with what you want the end goal to look like and then making life choices that align with that end goal.  By starting with the end in mind, you are less likely to get trapped in the long run into careers that are not fulfilling, and your decisions will be easier to make when you compare your decisions to if they support what your end goal looks like.

Here is a quick list of areas you can consider outsourcing your life, I suggest taking a personal inventory of the areas you most need relief and starting where there is the most pain. 

Running a household can be a full-time job.  Hiring a housekeeper, utilizing grocery delivery services or meal prep services can save hours each week.  There are even services to outsources your laundry, heck, I even have a friend who has a person who comes and folds their laundry weekly!

Administrative tasks and errands can be time-consuming and distracting. Virtual assistants can handle a wide range of administrative duties, from managing emails and scheduling appointments to handling travel arrangements. Errand services can take care of mundane tasks like picking up dry cleaning, mailing packages, and other daily chores, freeing up more of your time for strategic decision-making and personal pursuits.

The decision to outsource parts of your life is not about relinquishing control but about making strategic choices to enhance efficiency and well-being, it’s like creating a little village of support around you. By leveraging the expertise of others, you can achieve greater success and fulfillment in every area of your life.  Outsourcing allows you to focus on what you do best—leading your company to success while enjoying life!  So, take the plunge, delegate those tasks, and watch as your burdens lessen, giving you the freedom to soar to new heights.

More next week about starting with the end in mind.  
​B.