Often we go through each day being our favorite super hero. You know the one leaping buildings in a single bound to get our kids to rehearsal on time, managing every aspect of world peace the world from the bat cave, working to be everything to everyone all the time. As great as it feels to be able to do that, how often do you actually succeed in hitting that mark? How often do you actually get to get the kids where they need to be, with everything they need; satisfy your work obligations; have the time you want to spend with your friends; and find a moment for yourself too?

Lara Galloway has quickly become one of my favorite sources of WAH inspiration and motivation. Her audio blog from this past Friday discussed the avoiding the traps that WAM’s often fall into. One of her tips touched on focusing on what you are good at, that makes you profitable and ‘outsourcing’ what isn’t bringing in money. Of course I’m paraphrasing, but the overall point was your time is your money.

I think this a tip that extends beyond the work life and into the personal life as well. I know I struggle with my SuperWoman complex on a day to day basis. I feel guilty when I’m unable to give my all to my son, my job, my business and my friendships. It’s not easy to allow other people to help me accomplish all the things that need to happen; it just doesn’t come naturally to me. Just as it’s helpful to outsource the work tasks that don’t make you rich, it’s ok to outsource or streamline the personal efforts that don’t enrich you emotionally or spiritually. It’s impossible to be everything to everyone all the time. But it is possible to give your all to the areas that will benefit you most. When you are happy and satisfied, you are able to make other happy and satisfied.