"It costs too much money."
Some of these are completely legitimate concerns. However, before you dismiss the idea, consider the following:Is the task repetitive so that the up-front time investment to train someone is actually worth it 3 months down the road?
Are you the most qualified person to complete the task, or could someone else do it in less time with less effort for better results?
If you didn't have to do the task, what would you choose to spend that time on, and what impact will that have on your business, or your life?
So, after considering these tough questions, add your delegated task to your "Stop Doing" list as well and send them elsewhere, and I guarantee you will feel better.
Even though I wrote this article for people struggling with overload at work, the same approach can be applied to create a "Stop Doing" list for home. Think of the possibilities - you can delegate laundry, and cooking, and yard work, and cleaning, and what else?
