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LAURA VANDERKAM: Flexing With Time and Tasks

The Double Win

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The Art of Delegation and Overcoming Guilt in Household Responsibilities

Recognizing that household tasks like laundry are often not remembered by children helps alleviate the guilt associated with delegation. It is efficient to focus on responsibilities that only you can handle, such as being a partner or parent, while outsourcing tasks like grocery shopping and cleaning, which can be done by others. The priority should be on engaging in activities that truly matter to personal and family life, rather than being bogged down by less impactful chores. Additionally, assessing work-life balance should involve identifying if time is spent on low-value tasks instead of specialized work that provides greater economic benefits. The use of services like grocery delivery reflects an understanding that not every chore needs to be self-managed. Ultimately, embracing assistance in household responsibilities is a normalized practice and can contribute positively to overall well-being without guilt.

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