One of the most common frustrations I hear from business owners is, “I’m so busy! My plate is so full I can’t seem to get anything done.”
Sound familiar?
Being ‘busy’ (and the stress that comes with it) has somehow become the norm. But even worse, “busy” has turned into a go-to excuse for why businesses aren’t growing.
So, why do so many business owners keep themselves so busy? Here are a few reasons I see time and again:
- Habit: They’re so used to doing all the things that it becomes their default setting.
- No Help: If there’s no one else on the team to take on tasks, guess where it all lands? Right back on their plate.
- Comfort Zone: Let’s face it—sticking with what you know feels safe and easy.
The truth is, every level of growth is a new challenge. That’s the beauty (and the struggle) of running a business—it’s the ultimate personal growth journey.
But here’s the kicker: Growth means change. And change means letting go of something at every stage along the way.
When business owners keep themselves “too busy,” it often keeps their business small. Why? Because staying busy means avoiding the things that feel scary, uncomfortable, or uncertain—the very things that lead to growth.
I get it. We’ve all been there. It’s tempting to fill your time with tasks you know you’re good at, the ones that feel simple, fun, and easy. But that’s just keeping you stuck.
Here’s my challenge to you: Delegate your distractions.
Take an honest look at your to-do list. What’s on there that’s keeping you busy but isn’t moving the needle?
Some distractions are just that—time-wasters you can eliminate entirely. Others are necessary but don’t need to be on your plate. These tasks still have to get done to serve your clients, support your team, and grow your business. But if you’re bogged down with them, you won’t have the bandwidth to focus on the big-picture work that fuels real growth.
Which brings me to the second part of the solution: Do the work that scares you.
Yes, you heard me. That work you’ve been resisting? The tasks that stretch you? That’s where growth lives. Delegating isn’t just about lightening your load—it’s about creating space to do the meaningful work that propels your business forward.
This is how you escape the busy trap.
Don’t have anyone to delegate to? Or maybe you’ve tried, but every time you delegate, you get pulled back in with questions or hand-holding, making you the bottleneck.
If either scenario sounds like you, let’s talk. I’d love to help you create a solid delegation plan that actually works. Because staying busy is not the same as being productive—and it’s definitely not the key to growth.
