One way to cure procrastination is to simply outsource what you hate. Instead of setting deadlines for yourself, set deadlines for other people. There are few things that you can’t outsource today. So, the first clue you have that you should outsource something is that you dislike it.
But there is more to it than that.
Does It Make Sense Monetarily?
Often the things you hate doing are considered (at least by you) to be menial tasks. Tasks like bookkeeping, data entry, posting blog posts, and so forth. These are tasks that are ripe for outsourcing because they are boring (to you) and more than likely you can earn more money outsourcing it and turning your focus to your main money maker.
Are You Skilled At Doing It?
Many things that you hate doing are likely simply because you’re not good at doing them. It’s okay not to be good at doing everything. This doesn’t mean you’re deficient. It just means that you can’t do a good job doing something you weren’t trained for and have no talent for. It’s okay and not a sign of weakness on your part.
A good example is graphic design or website building. If this is not your core function for your business, then it probably takes you ten times as long to do it, and it looks poorly executed to boot.
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Sometimes you hate doing something just because it’s taking away from the things you really want to do. When your business gets to a certain point, it makes sense to start outsourcing various activities so that you can do other things you consider fun to do.
The rule of thumb is that if it’s not your main line of work, that outsourcing it is perfectly fine. The other thing is, if you can outsource it for less than you can earn from the project then you’re ahead of the game too. Of course, you want the outsourcers to do as well as you would for the job, so pick your outsourcers carefully and pay them a fair wage.
Find Outsourcers
To find outsourcers and contractors, look on Upwork.com, or even in your local classified section. Conduct a thorough investigation about the people you are going to trust with this work to ensure that there aren’t any problems. Check testimonials and references to ensure that the people are legitimate.
Putting all this together, if you hate doing certain tasks, it’s preferable to outsource. In fact, if you’re not outsourcing these tasks, you’re doing yourself and your business a disservice.
Even if you can’t bring yourself to outsource some things in your business, consider outsourcing some domestic tasks such as lawn care and house cleaning to help you lessen the pressure on your life as you build your business.
