Use this to: step back after a responsibility has actually been handed over.
Try it
- Confirm the handoff. Who agreed to handle what, and until when?
- Agree on exceptions. What would require them to contact you or you to step back in?
- Choose a reminder for the urge to check. Keep the plan visible and return to your chosen activity when no agreed exception has occurred.
Example
Your partner agrees to handle the evening routine until 8 p.m. You clarify what they are handling and when they would need you. When you feel the urge to check on every step, you refer to that agreement and return to your activity.
Your next step: Write: “… has … until …. They will contact me if ….” If coverage is incomplete, arrange that first.