I get it. Only you can be in charge of your life. You like things done a certain way. You know just how your family likes things. No one can accomplish your list like you can.
But what if, just for a moment, you shifted your perspective? Your life is full. You are busy. And with such a full plate, you are spread thin, like really, really, thin. Getting things done is paramount to personal and professional happiness. But with all the everyday distractions and demands on your time, staying focused and accomplishing tasks can be a daunting challenge and at the end of the day, when your head hits the pillow, instead of feeling proud of all you accomplished, your head is swirling with tasks left undone. Let’s see if we can help change that.
You do not have to do everything yourself. Whoever told you that lied to you and set you up for failure. Delegating tasks to others or outsourcing certain activities can free up your time and energy for more important responsibilities. Focus on your strengths and delegate tasks that others can handle efficiently. This approach allows you to leverage the expertise of others. And it makes you look like a genius!
There is nothing wrong with demanding excellence. We are in business because we want things done a certain way and to your high standards. But trouble comes thinking you are the only one who can do everything. Do you worry that delegating tasks to others will result in a lower-quality outcome? That’s only true if you don’t have the right person for the job. Our teams' portfolio of skills is diverse and we always assign tasks based upon expertise.
Delegating tasks effectively requires an investment of time and effort upfront. Which we get sounds like, “I am already so busy, I don’t have time to explain what I want to someone else! I might as well just do it myself!” But what if you could clearly communicate expectations, provide the necessary information, and ensure that the person you're delegating understands the task? We do this every day. We get in the head of our clients, we learn their likes and dislikes, we understand their needs. This initial investment of time means so much more free time later. As your personal concierge, we don’t have distractions. Our time is your time. Your challenges are our challenges. During our time spent helping you, you are our singular focus. We can accomplish our tasks more quickly because the task at hand is our only focus.
This next one is hard and really hits home (single mom of two awesome kids here). Getting help with managing your extraordinary and complicated life can mean fear of appearing lazy or incapable of handling your responsibilities. Fear that asking for help or redistributing work will be perceived as a weakness leads you to shoulder an overwhelming workload. Here’s how we feel about that. It’s total crap! You cannot and should not be expected to be a chef, accountant, nurse, chauffeur, party planner, therapist, organizing expert, travel agent, playmate, house manager, and personal shopper. And let’s not forget calendar manager and appointment scheduler! And then add in raise the kids to be good humans, be an engaged spouse, find “me time”, take care of aging parents, and work outside the home. No one should be expected to do all those things and do them well! Asking for help doesn’t make you weak. It makes you brilliant.
