Episode 63: Interesting Things To Outsource For Busy Families
Ever feel like you need to clone yourself just to get through the week? Trust me, you’re not alone! If your to-do list is longer than your arm and you’re running on coffee and hope, I’ve got something that will make you feel seen (and maybe even make you laugh).
In this episode, I spill all my best-kept secrets for buying back your time, reducing stress, and creating a home that actually works for your beautiful, busy family. From clever outsourcing hacks (think: veggie-chopping superheroes and laundry angels) to the art of saying “no” without the guilt, this episode is packed with practical, strength-based strategies you can use right now.
What you’ll learn:
Rapid-fire ideas for what to outsource (and what to let go of)
Real-life scripts for saying “no” (without feeling like the bad guy)
Tips for using tech and community to lighten your load
A big permission slip to ditch the martyrdom and invest in your family’s wellbeing
⏰ Timestamps ⏰
00:00 ADHD Families: Ease and Joy
06:29 Earn Extra Doing What You Love
08:33 "Finding Time-Value Balance"
11:17 Outsourcing Tips and Costs
15:05 Efficient Home Maintenance Strategies
16:52 Efficient Task Management and Meal Planning
21:54 Outsourcing Veggie Prep Benefits
23:26 Budget Shopping and Delivery Choices
28:00 AI Uncovers Hidden Subscriptions
30:44 Sunday Productivity Tips
36:30 Balancing Kids' Schedules & Downtime
37:19 Choose One Activity Per Child
41:05 Personal Styling Service Time Saver
45:55 Outsourcing for Family Well-being
50:04 Outsource and Barter for Efficiency
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The Art of Saying “No” (Without the Guilt)
Don’t fill your freed-up time with more obligations!
Use Sharon’s go-to script: “Thank you for the offer, I’ll get back to you.” Then set a reminder and check if it actually fits your values and schedule.
Remember: Future you is just as busy as present you. Don’t overcommit on the hope that “it’ll calm down soon.”
Key Takeaways
Outsourcing is an investment in your family’s wellbeing—not a failure.
Start with your biggest pain point. Just pick one thing to try outsourcing and see how much lighter life feels.
Use tech and community to your advantage—reminders apps, shared notes, and even AI can help you manage admin and subscriptions.
Barter with friends! Swap the jobs you hate for the ones you love.
Links & Resources
Time Audit Resource: Click HERE
Meal Planning Mini Course: Coming soon—my ADHD-friendly meal planning system.
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Remember, you don’t have to do it all. Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is ask for help (or outsource the washing!).
This week’s challenge:Pick just one task that drains your energy or always gets pushed to the bottom of your to-do list—and outsource it.
It could be as simple as hiring someone to fold your laundry, getting your groceries delivered, or asking a friend to swap chores with you.
Don’t overthink it! Choose the task you dread most or the one that would buy you the most breathing room.
Try it once—just as an experiment. Notice how it feels to have that space back in your day.
Bonus points: Share your outsourcing win (or fail!) in the ADHD Families Facebook group to inspire and support other families.
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