Know Your Worth: Can You Afford an Assistant?

Do you ever wish there were two of you?

Someone to prep for that meeting because there just aren’t enough hours in the day?

Someone to run that errand when you’re running on fumes?

Someone to help you be in two places at once?

Maybe… there can be.

A professional assistant is like having a second You - someone who understands your values, your preferences, and your standards. They’re your right hand, whose sole purpose is to get things done.

Of course, most people assume that kind of support is a luxury - something only the ultra-successful can afford.

But is it really?

The Hidden Cost of Doing It All Yourself

When you’re overwhelmed, it’s hard to pause long enough to consider a better way. But here’s the reality:

Executives spend an average of 15–25% of their time on low-value, non-strategic tasks.

That’s:

• 24 to 40 hours per month, or

• 6 to 10 hours per week doing things that could easily be delegated.

Tasks like:

• Scheduling and calendar coordination

• Travel bookings

• Expense reports

• Email filtering

• Data entry or document formatting

• Vendor research and coordination

For high performers, that’s time better spent on strategic thinking, leading teams, building relationships, or driving revenue. And yet, the admin pile keeps growing.

And just when you wrap up a busy workday, what do you come home to?

Relaxation?

Not quite.

Life Admin: The Other Full-Time Job

Even outside the office, our lives are filled with repetitive, time-consuming tasks:

Average time spent per week on household duties:

• Cleaning: 6–10 hours

• Cooking/Meal Prep: 5–7 hours

• Laundry: 2–4 hours

• Groceries & Errands: 2–5 hours

• Yard Work/Home Maintenance: 2–5 hours

Total: 17–31 hours/week (or 70–125 hours/month)

Parents and larger households tend to fall on the higher end. Even single professionals easily rack up 10–20 hours a week.

Leverage: The Secret Weapon of High Performers

Now imagine reclaiming even half of that time.

What could you do with an extra 40–60 hours a month?

• Focus on a big project?

• Spend time with loved ones?

• Grow your business?

• Actually take a weekend off - without the stress of “Monday Madness” waiting for you upon your return?

This isn’t about doing less. It’s about doing what matters most - and outsourcing the rest.

Do the Math: What’s Your Time Worth?

Let’s use an example where someone makes $250,000 per year. That breaks down to about $120 per hour (based on a 40-hour workweek).

Now ask yourself:

Would you pay someone $120/hour to book a meeting or drop off dry cleaning?

Of course not.

But if you’re doing those tasks yourself, that’s exactly what it’s costing you—in time, money, and mental energy.

Imagine someone handling:

• Menial office tasks like filing, scheduling, or bookkeeping

• Household responsibilities like errands, laundry, or cleaning

• Key business follow-ups, meeting prep, or task execution

All while you focus on what you do best - or finally, take that well-deserved break.

Time Is the Ultimate Currency

Every hour of the day is an opportunity.

By delegating the tasks that do not require your expertise to someone who you compensate accordingly, allows you to focus your time and energy on maximizing production and/or enjoyment.

Having an assistant isn’t just about ‘doing things’. It’s about:

• Reducing stress

• Protecting your energy and time.

• Getting back to what truly matters

They give you options.

They help you stay ahead.

They make space for what matters.

So… Can You Afford an Assistant?

The better question might be: Can you afford not to have one?

You’ve worked hard to get where you are.

It’s time to recognize that your time is valuable.

Leverage it. Protect it. Enjoy it!

At Living Life Now, we're passionate about helping you take control of your time and achieve your goals. Whether you need executive support, personal assistance, or both, our elite services are tailored to fit your lifestyle. Contact us today to learn how we can help you live life to the fullest!