I Have ADHD Podcast 64 Adult ADHD + Outsourcing
15 snips
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!
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
ADHD Makes Mundane Tasks Hard
- Recognize ADHD diagnostic traits that make mundane tasks hard and accept limits.
- Outsource organization and sequential tasks instead of forcing yourself to perform them perfectly.
Hire Experts Despite Fear Of Mistakes
- Don't avoid hiring because someone might 'mess it up'; experts usually do better.
- Apply that logic to organizing, cooking, cleaning, and other tasks you dislike.
Lower Standards To Delegate More
- Lower standards where possible and outsource simple tasks to kids or partners.
- Focus on results (a meal on the table) over perfect process or folding technique.