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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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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....

Overcome the Loneliness of WFH Life by Being Intentional About Staying Connected Let’s be honest, Reader — working from home can feel incredibly isolating sometimes. The freedom and flexibility are amazing … but when you go days without a real conversation (outside of client calls or Slack/Asana messages), it starts to wear on you. You’re not imagining it. WFH loneliness is all too real. And it’s one of the biggest reasons some entrepreneurs burn out or give up. But it doesn’t have to be that...

How to Set Boundaries That Protect Your Focus and Energy Hey Reader, I don't know about you, but sometimes I feel like my workday gets hijacked by other people’s needs. Does this sound familiar? You sit down to tackle your priorities, but before you know it, you're answering “quick” requests, putting out fires, or saying “yes” to things that weren’t on your radar. The result? You’re exhausted, frustrated, and wondering where the day went. I've found that the solution is setting better...

The Energy Audit — Where’s Your Time (and Focus) Really Going? Hey Reader, You know that feeling when you’ve been busy all day (or sometimes all week ... maybe even all month!), but somehow, your most important tasks are still sitting on your to-do list? It’s frustrating. It’s exhausting. And it happens way too often when you’re working from home. Here’s the thing — your productivity isn’t just about time management. It’s about energy management. Some tasks fuel you, making you feel...

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Win Your WFH Week Before It Even Starts Reader, Monday morning doesn’t have to feel like a frantic scramble. You don’t have to start your week overwhelmed, unsure what to focus on, or playing catch-up from the weekend. Instead, imagine starting with clarity, confidence, and a plan that actually works for you. That’s the difference between winging it and winning it. The secret? A Sunday Planning Ritual — a simple, stress-free way to set yourself up for a productive (but not overwhelming) week....

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3 Simple Daily Power Habits to Increase Your Confidence Ever notice how some days you wake up ready to conquer the world … and other days, it feels like you’re stuck in slow motion? 😩 The difference? Your habits. Habits are even more important when you work from home. You don’t have a boss stopping by your desk to say, “Great job on that report!” or co-workers hyping you up before a big meeting. You have to be your own source of motivation, validation, and energy. You're in charge of...

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Celebrate What You Did Get Done: How to Shift Your Focus from What’s Left Undone to What You Accomplished Hey Reader, When I ran a half-marathon a few years ago (OK, it was actually 12 years ago, but who's counting?), I learned an important lesson about how to keep going when the finish line feels impossibly far away. At the start of the race, the energy was electric. Motivation was high. Confidence was soaring. But after the first couple of miles, reality set in — 13.1 miles is a long way to...

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How to Reset When Your Day Goes Off the Rails No matter how well you plan your day, Reader, life will happen — especially when you’re working from home. Maybe the kids (or your spouse/partner) stayed home sick. Maybe the dog needed an emergency bath after rolling in something questionable. Maybe you’ve just been dragging all day, fighting off low energy and struggling to focus. Whatever the reason, suddenly it’s mid-afternoon, your to-do list is untouched, and that little voice in your head...

Speak Positivity and Confidence Into Your Day in Less Than 3 Minutes Hey Reader, What if you could set the tone for your entire day in just three minutes? The words we say — especially to ourselves — matter more than we realize. They shape our thoughts, our confidence, and even our actions. But too often, we start the day with stress, doubt, or a never-ending mental to-do list instead of intentionally speaking positivity and confidence into our lives. That’s why I’m sharing a short but...

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