Have you ever found yourself staring at the clock operating on autopilot? If this is you, you may be running the risk of burnout. 

One additional task, you may end up there. 

Operating on autopilot is usually a sign that something in your life needs to change. 

Usually it is sign that you are working too much without taking care of yourself. 

According to RBC, 50% of business owners were struggling with their mental health and on the verge of burnout in 2023.

Maintaining a work-life balance is crucial to reducing your stress, and enhancing your well-being. 

Achieving this balance between work and life can be difficult and is a dream for some business owners. 

We can help.

At Pergola Business Support, we strive to help you elevate your business,  improve your well-being, and achieve an elegant balance between work and life.

What Does Work-Life Balance Even Mean? 

Work-life balance means balancing your work and your life. 

We recognize that our work needs to be balanced with pleasure. 

This can include hobbies or activities you enjoy. 

In this busy world, it may seem impossible to accomplish a work-life balance, especially with the cost of living. 

Whether you’re trying to reach a deadline, support your employees, or delegate tasks to someone else, here are 5 ways we can help you get on track to achieving this.

1. Prioritize and Improve Productivity

Virtual assistants are like that completed to-do list you have always wished for. 

We have a knack for helping you prioritize your important tasks, and delegating the rest. 

Ask yourself the following questions:

• What tasks can I do myself?
• Does this task require assistance from someone else?
• How much time will this take?
• When is the deadline?

Based on this, you can categorize your tasks. 

You can take the tasks that are short and you can do and then delegate what requires assistance to us. 

This helps you complete the tasks you are best at while leveraging a VA for the tasks that cause burnout. 

Maintaining this balance is one of the 8 ways you can boost your productivity in the workplace. 

2. Cut Time By Managing Your Administrative Work

Do you have thousands of unanswered emails? Not enough time in your day to schedule that call? Want a vacation but struggle to find the best time to take it?

Virtual assistants are effective in managing multiple administrative tasks to help you focus on your business. 

We organize your email list, manage your calendar, and come up with plans that you can execute in no time. 

By cutting time off your day we allow you to focus on your well-being by spending more time on life and play. 

This reduces in anxiety, depression, and stress. 

3. Get Tasks Done in Your Sleep Using Different Time Zones

Do you wish you could personally operate your business 24/7?

Unfortunately, as a human, this is not possible. 

However, you can leverage the power of different time zones. 

Even in Canada, we are separated by 4 and a half hours across the country.  

You can use virtual assistants from multiple time zones to complete tasks and take care of your customers, while you sleep. 

4. Friendly Communication 

In the business world, boundaries are a vital part of prioritizing your well-being. 

Without boundaries, you could become consumed with your business and run your business into the ground. 

A virtual assistant can be a gatekeeper, and provide friendly communication to your clients about your business needs 

We free up your time to focus on other things. 

Your virtual assistant can also be there for a friendly conversation about how to improve your business. 

Business life can sometimes be boring, and having a virtual assistant can reduce your feelings of isolation. 

5. Allows for Breaks

Breaks are necessary. 

You cannot work 24/7 and be everything to everyone. 

You will end up burning out.  

This is where we come in. 

We will complete tasks for you, while you take a much-needed break to wherever your heart desires. 

You can rest assured during your break that your administrative tasks are taken care of. 

Without a VA, you may feel the urge to do this work while on vacation, which is not great for your health.

Summing up the benefits of delegation

Delegation is an essential skill for business owners who want their business to thrive in the long run. 

You may struggle to delegate due to a lack of trust. 

Whatever the reason, not delegating could be hurting your business. 

If you feel it may be time to hire a virtual assistant (even if you are feeling hesitant), book a consultation with Pergola Business Support so we can reduce your worries and help you get the support you need.