Last week, I shared that my mother has very little time left, and I am treasuring every moment I possibly can with her. This time has been hard, emotionally draining, and heart wrenching. Even when I am not with her, my thoughts keep drifting back to her.
While I’m still trying to work, I also feel overwhelmed by little things I normally don’t give a second thought to, such as house cleaning. It’s obvious I need help with these tasks, especially now, but it’s always been difficult for me to ask for assistance. As an only child, I’m used to doing it all myself.
However, if I’m honest, house cleaning isn’t the best use of my time, nor is it absolutely necessary for me to do it. Would I be less frazzled, more productive, and happier if I delegated or shared some of my workload?
Would you?
For many entrepreneurs and business owners, delegating is a novel concept. We’re so used to having our fingers in all our pies that outsourcing doesn’t occur to us unless someone makes a point of asking.
A freelancer I’ve worked with in the past knows my situation, and she asked if there was anything she could do to help me business wise. I realized there was one thing she could do that would help me tremendously and ease some of my stress. I delegated an important task I knew she’d do well, and I felt a rush of relief immediately. How hard was that?
Why hadn’t I thought to ask for help?
The weight of the world is on my shoulders and it’s time to share the burden. Even if I were not facing one of the hardest times of my life, delegating things I don’t need to do (or don’t enjoy doing) would help me run my business more efficiently and enjoy what I do even more.
I am learning there is nothing wrong with asking for help. Having a process in place for delegation is the key to keeping a business running smoothly especially in times of hardship. So let’s all get on board and start asking for help. What are you waiting for? Do it today.
And please feel free to comment below if this article inspired you to ask for help as well as what you delegated first!