The ROI of Outsourcing Your Brain

Previously: We've covered why mental load feels different from physical tasks and why apps can't solve ADHD-specific challenges.

"I can't justify the cost of a VA."

I hear this weekly. Usually from entrepreneurs billing £150+ per hour who spend 8 hours monthly wrestling with admin they could delegate for £200.

Let's do the maths.

The Hidden Costs of DIY Mental Labour

Direct Financial Cost: 8 hours monthly on avoidable admin

Your hourly rate: £150

Monthly Loss of income: £1,200

Annual cost: £14,400

Cognitive Cost: Every "quick task" creates mental residue.

That 2-minute email reply bounces around your brain for 23 minutes afterwards, fragmenting your focus for deep work.

Emotional Cost: The 3 AM anxiety about forgotten tasks.

The shame spiral when you miss another deadline. The relationship tension when you're distracted during family time.

Investment versus Expense

Thinking When you delegate mental clutter, you're not buying task completion. You're buying back:

• Mental clarity for strategic planning

• Emotional energy for relationships

• Creative headspace for innovative work

Common Concerns & Real Solutions

"What if they don't understand my business?"

"Thank you. I feel like this is the first time anyone's really understood how we work and how we think." ~ J Cooper

"What if we don't click?"

"I would love to work with you. I really feel like we have good chemistry." ~ L Duong

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"I should be able to handle this myself."

"I massively valued our session together and felt a huge sense of containment and relief. I already feel more hopeful than I have in weeks." ~ F Coley

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"Will this actually work for how my brain functions?"

"You've just described me to a T. Honestly, it's like you're in my brain." ~ C Wright

Real Client Transformations

Before: Post-burnout overwhelm with job search and life admin

After: "This affordable investment in myself has paid off and the bonus is that it frees up time and energy which I can direct towards the more creative aspects of my work"

~ Alessandra B., Documentary Filmmaker

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Before: Struggling with consistency and task management

After: "In just a short time, Piera has helped me improve my productivity and feel more in control of my workload"

~ Zain H., Access Consultant

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Before: Needed support with research and project planning

After: "She helped me tremendously with research, project planning and introductions to valuable contacts. Piera also kept me focused on priorities and next steps, which was exactly what I needed."

~ Lara D., Life Coach

Seeing that number - £14,400 - can be a shock. But it also represents an incredible opportunity. Investing a fraction of that amount in support can buy back your time, income, and peace of mind.
Stop calculating the cost and start investing in the solution.

Let's discuss your ROI on a call

Next week: Your step-by-step guide to starting your own 30-day mental declutter experiment.

"The Invisible Workload" series
[Read Part 1] [Read Part 2] [Read Part 3] [Read Part 4]