Let’s get one thing straight: August doesn’t just mean new backpacks and school supply lists. It means new routines, early wake-ups, extracurricular chaos, and 25 tabs open in your brain before 9 AM.
If you’re a working parent, business owner, or both (hi, hello, it’s me), this season hits hard. And if you’re still trying to do everything yourself, you're setting yourself up to burn out before Halloween.
The good news? There’s a way out.
And it starts with three words: delegate the dread.
Here’s how to start delegating like a CEO, even if you’ve never done it before, using my no-fluff, back-to-school-ready method.
Step 1: Identify the 3 things you hate doing the most
I’m not talking about tasks you don’t love.
I’m talking about the ones that instantly trigger your eye twitch. The ones you procrastinate on. The ones that drain your energy before you even do them.
Some common delegation red flags:
Managing your inbox
Booking meetings or coordinating calendars
Invoicing or chasing payments
Social media scheduling
Organizing files or updating spreadsheets
Following up on cold leads
If it makes you groan, it goes on the list.
This is your first delegation roadmap and it works.
Step 2: Pick ONE and hand it off
Delegation doesn’t have to be all or nothing. You don’t need a full-time assistant tomorrow.
Start with one high-drain task and assign it to a virtual assistant who actually enjoys doing that kind of thing. (Yes, they exist. We hire them.)
This is where Squared Away comes in.
We match you with military spouse assistants who are organized, resourceful, proactive, and ready to help you breathe again.
Let me say that louder: you don’t have to do it all, and you shouldn’t!
Step 3: Show it once and let go
If you can record a Loom video, you can delegate.
No need to write a 10-page SOP. Just hit record, talk through what you’re doing, and let your assistant take it from there.
Can’t record it? No problem.
Our team will help you document your process so that task becomes something you never have to think about again.
Here’s what delegation gives you back:
✅ Time to focus on strategy, your team, your family, or whatever needs you most
✅ Mental space because running on empty isn’t a badge of honor
✅ Growth because real growth happens when you’re not stuck in the weeds
Michelle’s Real Talk:
When I started Squared Away, I was a military spouse with two tiny tornadoes and a husband constantly deploying or TDY (I promise, he exists!) I had to figure out how to grow a business while managing a household alone. Doing everything myself didn’t work.
Delegation saved me.
And now it’s helping thousands of other professionals reclaim their sanity too.
You’re not lazy for wanting help. You’re smart for building support.
Ready to get your time and your life back?
Let’s find you a military spouse virtual assistant who can handle the tasks you hate so you can focus on what really matters.
👉 Book Your Discovery Call or Contact Us to get started!
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