What tasks have you let go of or delegated?

Two years ago, when I was teaching and had absolutely no time to spend with my two kids, my husband gave me the greatest gift for Christmas — two three-hour visits from a housekeeper during the month of January. At the end of the month, I realized that my time and memories with my children were worth more than the small amount we were paying for the housekeeper. I found myself so much more relaxed that I kept our housecleaner on a regular biweekly schedule. It has been by far one of the best tasks I have ever delegated.

This tip comes from Real Simple reader JANET ROCHE, Davis, California.