| In a previous post, I talked about Virtual | | | | clear their head so they can move forward. Many |
| Assistants as "brainstorming" partners. They can | | | | people do not wish to burden their family and |
| help you get ideas for new products, services, | | | | friends with that load. They save that time for |
| retreats and events out of your head and into | | | | fun and relaxation. If they can vent to their VA, |
| planning stages. Well, with the right VA and | | | | they can get on with things. |
| upfront discussion regarding this, your Virtual | | | | Just the other day one of my clients, who is the |
| Assistant can be your "venting" partner as well. | | | | CEO of a very successful company, said to me, |
| I will say that not every Virtual Assistant will be | | | | "Sophie, you are cheaper than a therapist." She |
| open to this idea. It would be wise to talk to your | | | | was happy to get her frustrations and stress |
| VA about this idea before you move forward | | | | unloaded. Granted, I cannot offer professional |
| with it. Some people will not want to push the | | | | psychiatric advice, but I can be someone who |
| relationship to that point. They want to keep it as | | | | just listens. Sometimes, that's all one needs to get |
| a "strictly business" relationship. For Virtual | | | | out of a stressed and frustrated mindset and |
| Assistants like me, I choose to offer that as a | | | | back to work. |
| way to better know my clients. It helps me know | | | | If you find yourself feeling stressed, frustrated or |
| more about my client which means I can better | | | | otherwise in a negative mindset, talk to your |
| assist them. | | | | Virtual Assistant. Ask them if they are open to an |
| Just like brainstorming gets ideas out of your | | | | occasional phone call where you get to vent your |
| head for planning and execution, venting gets | | | | feelings and thoughts just to get them off your |
| those feelings and thoughts off your chest. Many | | | | chest. Clearing your head in that way can be all it |
| people just need somewhere to unload a bit to | | | | takes to get on with your day and your work. |