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Coach Michele Peterson

Get my best tips and insights on productivity, confidence, balance, and connection ... learned from 15 years of successfully working from home. Long-term WFH is a CHOICE, a lifestyle, a CULTURE. And I believe that if you're going to do something, you should do it right. But you don't have to do it alone. Activate your free subscription to The Tenacious WFH Entrepreneur newsletter so that you get your weekly dose of grit and grace to keep you going by entering your email address below.

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Spark More Connection This Week using this simple trick

Don’t Wait for a Big Event to Reach Out Hey Reader, Working from home can be empowering … but also a little isolating. And during summer — when people are vacationing, kids are home, and routines shift — it’s easy to fall into solo mode without even realizing it. That’s where this "trick" I discovered with milestones comes in ... Yes, we usually think of milestones as personal progress markers. But here’s a reframe: Milestones can be powerful prompts for connection, too. This week’s blog...

Celebrate More. Hustle Less Hey Reader, Ever seen a toddler take their first step? The room erupts. Clapping, cheering, maybe even tears. One tiny step … and we instinctively know it’s a big deal. But somewhere between baby steps and business plans, we stop celebrating progress like that. We wait for big milestones — the revenue leap, the launch, the polished result — and skip right past the smaller wins that actually get us there. This week, I want to challenge that. Because when you’re...

Redefine What Counts as a Milestone and Reinforce Your Momentum and Motivation Hey friend — This week, we’re flipping the script on what counts as a milestone. Because if you're only tracking the big, obvious moments — the product launches, the revenue wins, the dream clients — you might be missing out on the most motivating kind of progress. And that’s exactly why I want to invite you to redefine your milestones. Here’s the truth: Progress isn’t just about final results. It’s about all the...

Mapping Milestones Gives You a Roadmap to Make Real Progress Towards Your Goals Hey Reader, June is here — and with it, graduation caps are flying, Father’s Day is approaching, and calendars are full of weddings, anniversaries, and milestone celebrations of all kinds. But what about your own milestones? In business and in life, we tend to downplay our progress unless it’s attached to a big, public moment. But the truth is, every major achievement is built from smaller, quieter wins — and...

Welcome Summer Energy — Reset Your Rhythm for Joy and Productivity In the United States, Memorial Day Weekend not only honors our fallen soldiers, it also marks the unofficial start of summer. And for those of us working from home, that means it’s time to rethink the rhythm of our days. You might be juggling changing routines, kids home from school, or just craving more freedom and sunshine. But summer doesn’t have to mean falling behind, losing focus, or giving up on your goals. In fact,...

Feeling Stuck Mid-Month/Mid-Quarter? Try This Gentle Reset to Recalibrate Reader, now that it's mid-May you may be feeling your energy starting to dip. Summer’s around the corner, but not quite here. And in the meantime, it’s easy to feel scattered, sluggish, or unmotivated. That’s perfectly normal. But you don’t need to wait for June — or a fresh goal cycle — to feel better about where you’re headed. A simple mid-month reset can help you realign with what actually matters … without blowing...

Celebrate the Women Who Inspire Us: The Power of Nurturing in Business and Life Reader, if you’ve ever been encouraged by a strong woman to keep going, trust your gut, or take care of yourself — you’ve felt the quiet power of nurturing. And this week, as we celebrate Mother’s Day, it’s worth spotlighting how that same energy can fuel your work as a WFH entrepreneur. Whether you're a mom, have a mom, or simply know the influence of a nurturing presence in your life, pause this week to honor...

Channel Your Inner Jedi and Tap Into the Force Already Inside You Working from home takes strength, Reader. It requires courage. And let’s be honest — sometimes a little Jedi-level patience, too. Today, on May 4th ("May the Fourth Be With You!"), it’s the perfect time to remember this unarguable fact: You already have the Force within you. The only question is — are you tapping into it? Here are 3 quick ways to boost your confidence and resilience, Jedi-style: ⭐ Trust Your Inner Guide.The...

Eliminate Decision Fatigue and Free Up Mental Energy You make hundreds of decisions every day, Reader. What to wear, what to eat, when to check email, what to post on social, which task to tackle first … it all adds up. Even if you love what you do, the constant mental effort can leave you feeling drained before lunch. It’s called decision fatigue, and it’s a sneaky energy thief that hits WFH entrepreneurs hard. Without the structure of a traditional work environment, our brains have to work...

Joy Can Be Yours Each and Every Day When You Make it Your Power Habit Hi Reader! Today is Easter Sunday — a day of celebration, renewal, and hope for millions around the world who observe it as a cornerstone of their faith. Whether you celebrate Easter or not, I hope you’ll take a moment today to pause, breathe, and rejoice in something beautiful about your life. Because the truth is, joy isn’t reserved for special occasions. It’s not something we have to earn or wait for. Joy is a practice....