I Have ADHD Podcast 64 Adult ADHD + Outsourcing
Jul 14, 2020
Discover how to strategically outsource tasks you dislike to reclaim your time. Learn why it's okay to ask for help and reject the pressure of perfectionism. Kristen shares practical ways to trade skills and even offers free outsourcing ideas like meal swaps and childcare trades. She emphasizes that hiring professional help can be a worthwhile investment to focus on what you excel at. Embrace imperfection and prioritize your strengths for a more balanced life!
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Outsource What You Suck At
- Stop doing the tasks you consistently fail at and ask others to take them on.
- Trade skills, delegate to partners, friends, or use free swaps before paying for help.
Let Go Of 'Should' Pressure
- Childhood and societal "shoulds" keep adults with ADHD from asking for help.
- Let go of perfectionism: you don't have to do everything well to be valuable.
Outsourcing Can Be Free
- Separate outsourcing from cost — it can be free if you trade skills or ask for help.
- Use swaps, childcare trades, or ask partners to take tasks without shame.