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of the reasons we often feel so overwhelmed and disorganized
is because we are trying desperately to do
everything ourselves. Our lives are busier than they have ever
been, and we keep trying to cram more and more activities and
obligations into our schedule. As a result, we either end up
feeling so stressed that our bodies begin to suffer the consequences
with stress-induced illnesses, or we end up forgetting things
and losing control of everything we’re supposed to be doing.
In order to better organize your life, you may have to admit
that you cannot do everything yourself. No matter how competent
you may be, if you are struggling to keep up with your daily
demands, you are trying to take on too much!
We all have a common desire to feel in control of our lives.
The problem arises when we take that need for control to an
extreme. No longer are we satisfied to feel in control of the
general direction of our lives, we also want to feel in control
of every tiny aspect of our lives, from household chores to
errands to work duties and family connections – and beyond!
We operate under the belief that if we want something to be
done right we have to do it ourselves. We don’t trust that
anyone else is capable enough or knowledgeable enough to do
what we do.
Have you ever uttered a statement like this? “It would take
me more time to teach someone else how to do this; I may as
well do it myself, it’s quicker that way.”
As a result, you end up carrying 95% of the workload, both
at home and at work. While it’s true that you may have to invest
a certain amount of time in training an assistant or teaching
your family how to do specific household chores, you will SAVE
a lot of time later by investing the time up front.
What it comes down to is your willingness to release control
of these chores and activities. If you REALLY want to free
up some time and better organize your life, you will see the
benefit in allowing others to help.
If you are ready to let go of the need to do everything yourself,
here are 3 quick tips on delegation to get you started:
First, make a list of all the things you do on a daily, weekly
and monthly basis. Include everything from work duties to household
chores to errands and family commitments. As the list grows,
you will likely feel appalled by the magnitude of everything
you have taken onto your shoulders. Acknowledge that you do
NOT have to do all that yourself, and identify the things that
others could do just as easily.
Second, ask yourself who can take over some of these tasks.
Who would be the most logical choice? You can involve family
members, friends, or even hire an errand service, housekeeper,
personal shopper, or assistant for your business.
Finally – and most important, LET GO! If you struggle with
a sense of perfectionism, it will be difficult for you to allow
others to do something you feel you can do better or quicker
or more efficiently. You will need to remind yourself that
not everything has to be perfect. If you focus on the benefits
you are gaining from turning over some responsibilities to
others, you will make the process much more comfortable.
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: 2009
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