Want More Balance & Freedom? – You Need This
/One characteristic of a high-performing woman is that she often carries far too much. She’s the ever reliable, get-it-done person at work. Her friends can always count on her, whether it’s to organize a shower or simply commiserate together. She is the nucleus of her entire family, managing everyone’s needs. Plus, she is often ready to lend a hand to support her community.
While holding space for so many often provides a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment, it can leave her feeling overwhelmed and burned out. She is trapped in this cycle of going and doing, only to crash and soothe with vices like stress-eating and wine binges.
As a high-performing woman, you’ve probably had days (maybe even weeks, months, or a whole pandemic) like this. You desperately want to stop feeling spread so thin, but the thought of not doing all that you do is equally terrifying.
You tell yourself, “I’ll do all those forms for school registration because my husband just won’t follow all the tedious instructions, and I can’t risk my child not getting their spot – or gasp! – missing the language immersion lottery!”
There are many roots to this thorny bush of “doing it all.” At her core, a high-performing woman is wired for excellence. Yet, this becomes a problem when high standards turn into perfectionism, and then she feels the only way to get a job done right is to do it all herself.
This mindset provides a sense of control and makes a woman feel like she has her 'ish together, but it leads to resentment and exhaustion. Moreover, it stands squarely between her and the peace she craves.
When one decides to create a life that fosters balance and freedom, it’s ESSENTIAL to delegate.
This season I have been practicing delegating more of our child-related responsibilities to my husband. (Notice "our," not "my" responsibilities...words are powerful y'all!)
Rapid Covid testing for school...off my plate
Booking Air BNB for family vacay...not my problem
School forms of ALL types...buh-bye
Dental cleanings, vaccine appointments, well child check-ups...farewell! sayonara! ciao!
Delegation gives back time and creates space for joy. It helps build trust, promotes collaboration, and improves communication.
Now I'm freed up with more time for moi...without the infamous guilt trips we high-performing women are really good at.
Even more y'all, my relationship is healing.
I'm not feeling bitter about the disproportionate share of childcare duties that was created when I felt I needed to be the one doing everything that was highly important.
Instead, I am trusting my husband more.
Plus, my husband has been lavishing me with sentiments of appreciation practically every single day.
With all this goodness to be had, it’s essential for a high-performing woman to delegate . . . DAILY. What will you delegate today? Hit reply and let me know what are you going to dish out.
Live well,
Gigi Gibbs