Delegating tasks is something I am comfortable doing. I actively plan and organize my tasks and to-do list because I am a responsible person. I organize my life so I may have a healthy balance of work, family, and personal time.
If I am faced with a task that does not fit my schedule, I choose not to shuffle other activities around nor steal time from my family. If I do not have time for a task, I simply and politely decline the task or offer to find someone else to complete it.
I do not have to complete everything for it to be completed well. I feel confident that there are capable people who can accomplish my tasks so I can be free to live a balanced life.
Delegating tasks to other people is a responsible thing to do. Trying to cram 30 hours worth of activities into a 24-hour day is not only irresponsible, but also unhealthy. I choose to take care of my family and myself first.
As I begin to respect myself, people will begin to respect me in return. Even if I have always been the “yes person” and others are used to dumping work on me, I can begin to reject excessive workloads starting now.
I delegate without feeling guilt or shame because I am still an efficient employee. But being an efficient employee does not mean that I can add hours to the day. Having too much on my plate does not mean that I need to work faster and harder; it means that I am working too hard. Today, I choose to put myself first!
Which of your tasks can you cancel or delegate in order to dedicate more attention to things you love?
What can you do to set clear times for work and play?
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