In the book, Fire Starter Sessions, by Danielle LaPorte, the author says,

"If you can't immediately drop the loathsome and resented tasks from your life, then make a plan to phase them out. You're going to feel like you're flying with your load lightened. Plan for velocity."

Now, you might be thinking "Well, duh! Of course I'd feel better if I could get stuff off my plate, but I'm a solopreneur, I do everything. If I don't do it, it doesn't get done."

Getting rid of "loathsome and resented tasks" as a solopreneur is definitely something you can achieve sooner and easier than you think.

Sure. You're doing everything, but that's not your vision, right?

I mean, eventually you're gonna hire some help (virtual assistant, copyrighter, social media manager, bookkeeper, whoever it might be first).

And until that time comes, let's look at how you CAN actually lighten your load in the meantime.

1. Make it portable

If you have things that you can't access the minute you walk out of your "office", there's a better way.

To do:

Look into cloud-based software. Transform your paper-based systems into paperless systems. Try Dropbox or Google Drive to start. Save instead of print. Request email instead of snail mail. Scan.

2. Make it easy

If you procrastinate, your instincts are telling you there's an easier way.

To do:

Brainstorm. Think of new ways to make "it" easier. Could you turn it into a game? Could you automate something? Write down the possibilities. Now, pick the one that you feel most excited about.

3. Make it manageable

If it feels like it takes longer to do than it should, it does.

To do:

Look for tools that do the tracking, sorting, selecting and searching for you. And know your limits; when you reach them; it's time to delegate.

4. Make it shareable

If you have to hold it, mail it, copy it, or write it down, it's not share-ready

To do:

Look for a tool or method that is email, import/export, link, or sync friendly. There is plenty of user-friendly technology you can use to seamlessly share info. on the fly.

5. Make it consistent

If it's only in your head, you will forget.

To do:

Decide. Then, use the tools that remember for you: online calendars, automated reminders, timers, templates, how-to notes for procedures you infrequently do...

Use these guidelines when you're organizing the infrastructure of your business and remember to consider your bigger picture.

If you plan on growing, if you don't want to be chained to your office, and if you want to get things off your plate (eventually) then ask yourself if the method you're using honors the 5 Golden Rules.