Lost in Tech? How to Decide Which Tasks to Do on Your Own and Which Ones to Hand Off

Let’s be real—if you’ve ever stared at your website’s backend like it’s written in an ancient, mystical language, you’re not alone. As a wellness professional, you thrive on guiding others—and also in deepening your personal practice and knowledge. But running an online services-based business means managing a digital presence too, and that often entails tech problems waiting to trip you up.

If updating your course page has ever turned into an accidental website redesign (oops) or you’ve tried to add a blog post and somehow broke the contact form (an exaggeration), take a deep breath. Tech mishaps happen to the best of us, and knowing what to handle yourself versus what to hand off can save your sanity.

The Tech Struggles Wellness Professionals Face

Tech can be overwhelming—kind of like trying to do a headstand on your first day of yoga class. Here are some common struggles:

1. Website Updates That Eat Up Your Day

What should be a five-minute tweak turns into an hour of frustration. Somehow, resizing an image leads to a deep dive into image optimization (which you didn’t even know existed until today). And let’s not even talk about mobile optimization or SEO—those are rabbit holes you weren’t planning to explore.

2. Fear of Breaking Everything

Making changes to your site feels like performing surgery (especially on Wordpress!!) without a medical degree. Will this update erase your entire homepage? Will adding a new plugin crash the site? The fear of “messing it all up” is real, and it leads to avoidance.

3. Not Knowing Where to Start

SEO, plugins, integrations—why does it all sound like a foreign language? One small update often turns into a never-ending chain of tasks: setting up forms, email opt-ins, landing pages, and linking them all together. Suddenly, you’re deep in a tech jungle with no map in sight.

4. The Neglected Content Syndrome

You mean to update your blog, but the last post is from two years ago. Your event pages are outdated, and your course descriptions still have last year’s pricing. We’ve all been to that website that looks like it hasn’t been touched since 2018—it’s not a good look.

Website Tasks That Actually Matter (And Why)

Your website is your digital storefront, and if it’s outdated, confusing, or broken, potential clients might bounce faster than you can say “mindfulness.” Here are key tasks to keep things running smoothly:

1. Adding Blog Posts

• Blogs boost credibility, improve SEO, and keep your audience engaged.

• Fresh content brings more visitors to your site (and keeps Google happy).

2. Creating and Updating Landing Pages

• Workshops, courses, or special events need clear, well-designed pages.

• A great landing page increases sign-ups and sales (without confusion).

3. Keeping Course & Service Info Up to Date

• Outdated prices and course descriptions can cost you sales.

• Clear, accurate info means fewer questions from confused clients.

4. Managing Website Integrations

• Booking systems, email opt-ins, and payment processors need to work.

What to DIY and What to Delegate

Before you dive into that next YouTube tutorial, ask yourself:

1. Do I Actually Enjoy This?

If tinkering with your website feels like pulling teeth, delegate it. Life’s too short.

2. Is This the Best Use of My Time?

If updating your website takes hours but an expert could do it in minutes, hand it off and focus on what you love.

3. Does This Require Specialized Knowledge?

Some tasks are easy (like updating a blog post), while others (like troubleshooting site speed issues) require tech skills. If it’s beyond your comfort zone, let a pro handle it.

Creating a Tech Plan That Works for You

Instead of reacting to website mishaps, set up a simple system:

• Schedule a regular time to update content (so it doesn’t pile up).

• Learn the basics of website maintenance (but don’t stress over perfection).

• Find a reliable person to help you with the tricky stuff (and keep their number handy).
  
  

Tech doesn’t have to be a roadblock. By figuring out what you can handle and what’s better left to the pros, you free up more time to do what you actually love—helping others on their wellness journey (instead of battling with your website).