Most people don’t talk about how weird delegation feels in the beginning.
It’s like handing off a piece of yourself. Like trusting someone with something you’ve been quietly managing in the background—either because it’s always been your job, or because no one else stepped in. Even when you’re ready to let go, there’s this undercurrent of resistance. That familiar internal voice says: It’ll be faster if I just do it myself. Or worse: No one’s going to do it quite like I do.
That voice can be convincing. It’s the one that gets you to reply to emails during nap time, squeeze in one more task before dinner, or rebuild a client doc even though someone else could’ve done it just fine. It sounds like dedication, but it’s actually quiet sabotage.
And here’s the thing: that voice will keep you spinning. It will fill your schedule but shrink your capacity. It’ll have you busy, yes—but also stuck. Because doing it all might make you feel capable in the moment, but long-term? It’s exhausting. And it’s not sustainable.
You were never meant to juggle everything. Not every tab needs your eyes. Not every email needs your words. Not every task needs your hands.
But we’re not taught that. Somewhere along the way, many of us were sold the idea that if we’re not completely maxed out, we must not be doing enough. That ease is a luxury you earn after you’ve proven yourself. That rest is for people who are “caught up.” (Spoiler: we’re never caught up.)
But what if it didn’t have to be that way?
What if you could reclaim your time—one task at a time?
You don’t need to overhaul everything overnight. You just need to start somewhere. Start with the little thing that always ends up on tomorrow’s list. The one that slows you down or makes you groan quietly every time it pops up.
Maybe that’s your inbox. Maybe it’s the calendar back-and-forth. Maybe it’s social media scheduling or chasing down client follow-ups. Maybe it’s the research that somehow turns into a 2-hour rabbit hole you didn’t mean to fall into.
The point is, not everything needs you. And that doesn’t make you less essential—it makes you a leader.
If you’re not sure where to start, try this:
The Delegation Starter Guide (No Fancy Tools Required)
• Notice what drains you. For a few days, pay attention. Write down the things that feel repetitive, time-consuming, or just plain annoying. Sometimes we normalize our own exhaustion without even realizing it.
• Choose one task to release. You don’t have to delegate everything at once. Pick one small thing you can pass off without needing to micromanage it.
• Give clear direction, then step back. Set the expectations. Offer an example. Be available for questions. But let them own it. That’s where trust is built.
Delegation isn’t giving up control. It’s giving yourself permission to focus again. To breathe a little. To actually enjoy the business (and life) you’re building.
It might feel awkward at first. But on the other side of that discomfort? Freedom. Clarity. Space to grow.
So if you were going to delegate just one thing this week, what would it be?
Seriously—write it down. Let yourself consider what life might feel like with even one less thing to juggle.
And if you want a done-for-you framework to make delegation easier, grab my Ultimate Delegation Guide.
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