One way to cure procrastination is to simply outsource what you hate. Instead of setting deadlines for yourself, set deadlines for other people. There are some things you can’t outsource today. So the first clue you have that you should outsource something is that you don’t like it.
But there’s more than that.
Does it make sense monetarily?
Often the things you hate doing are considered (at least by you) as menial chores. Tasks like accounting, data entry, publishing blog posts, etc. These are tasks that are ripe for outsourcing because they are boring (for you) and chances are you can make more money by outsourcing them and focusing on your main moneymaker.
Are you skilled at doing it?
Many things you hate doing are probably simply because you’re not good at it. It’s okay not to be good at doing everything. This does not mean that you are deficient. It just means you can’t do a good job doing something you’re not trained to do and have no talent for. It’s okay and it’s not a sign of weakness on your part.
A good example is graphic design or website creation. If this isn’t your primary function for your business, then it probably takes ten times as long to do, and looks poorly executed to boot.
You’d rather be swimming (golfing, fishing, etc.)
Sometimes you hate doing something just because it takes away from the things you really want to do. When your business reaches a certain point, it makes sense to start outsourcing various activities so that you can do other things that you find fun.
The general rule of thumb is that if it’s not your main line of work, outsourcing is perfectly fine. The other thing is, if you can outsource it for less than you can make on the project, then you’re ahead of the game as well. Of course, you want subcontractors to perform as well as you would the job, so choose your subcontractors carefully and pay them a fair wage.
Find subcontractors
To find subcontractors and contractors, search Upwork.com, or even your local classifieds section. Do a thorough investigation of the people you are going to entrust this job with to make sure there is no problem. Check testimonials and references to make sure the people are legit.
Putting all this together, if you hate doing certain tasks, it’s better to outsource them. In fact, if you don’t outsource these tasks, you’re doing yourself and your business a disservice.
Even if you can’t outsource some things in your business, consider outsourcing some chores like lawn care and house cleaning to help take the pressure off your life as you build your business.