Creating A Dream Team

Since the focus of my business is to help professional women be successful, I'm used to focus on helping working women create a support, or “Dream Team” in the business arena. But I’ve realized that women who are stay at home moms need the support of a “Dream Team” just as much as working women.

It doesn’t matter if you are a Work at Home Woman, a Work outside the Home Woman, or a Stay at Home Woman, you should have a “Dream Team”. As women, we are busy all the time. It seems that we can’t delegate things to anyone. This needs to change. Maybe you don’t know what to delegate or how to do it, well that’s ok. I’ll show you and guide you all the way.

Creating a “Dream Team” is like hiring employees. They help you get things done whether they are for your home or your business. Another way you can look at a “Dream Team” is having business partners and business builders.

You need to delegate so you have less stress. Less stress means you are more productive and you are happier and easier to deal with. This should be a priority each and every day. Once you get this set up, you need to stick with it and don’t give up.

First thing you need to do is decide where you need support. Sit down and make a list of everything you do, whether it’s for business or home. Write it all down, so you know what it is you do all the time. Now you need to mark all the things you hate to do and mark all the things you like to do. This will be a big part of what your “Dream Team” will do.

If you are a Stay at Home Woman, you may ask, why would I need a “Dream Team”? Do you like to do laundry, clean the house, and cook? There are ways to delegate some of these chores to others. You can delegate to other family members or you can hire outside help. You can do the same thing if you are a Work at Home Woman or a Work outside the Home Woman. Think about those same things and see who you can delegate to or hire outside help.

If you can’t afford to pay someone to do these things, you can always barter. Bartering means you do something for someone at no charge and that same person does something for you at no charge. It’s a win-win for both parties involved. To do this, you need to ask someone what they want and see if it’s something you can do. If it is, ask if they can do whatever it is you want done.

Not only is this a great way to delegate things you don’t like to do, but it’s also a great way to get gifts for your family and friends. For example, if you have a website that offers advertising and you are in need of some candles for a gift, offer to give away advertising in exchange for the candles.

Your health and state of mind are worth creating your own “Dream Team”. You will have more focus and be more relaxed. When you create your “Dream Team” you will get more accomplished and have the best thing of all, satisfaction!

P.S. Remember that everyone has gifts, and by sharing what we love to do (book-keeping, cleaning, filing, organizing, cooking, shopping, watching the kids) we can support one another for a happier, less stressed life!