A Sunday Planning Ritual to have a more productive week


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. When you follow this framework to plan your week on Sunday, you are able to:

✅ Know what needs to get done (and what doesn’t).
✅ Set priorities so you’re focused, not frazzled.
✅ Create space for both work and life—so you don’t burn out.

In today’s blog post, I’m sharing how to plan your week for maximum productivity WITHOUT overloading yourself by following a simple Sunday Planning Ritual. Because working from home should feel empowering, not exhausting.

Read it here and set yourself up for a WIN this week!

And here's a quick little video to help get you inspired:

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Weekly Action Step

👉 Your action step for this week: Try this quick and simple Sunday Planning Ritual today! Then DM me or reply to this email and tell me how it works for you.

Need help staying consistent? Stick with me — I’ve got your back. 💪

As always, I'd love to know what you think of this week's newsletter. Post your thoughts on social and tag me (@coachmichelepeterson), or simply reply to this email!

Thank you. I appreciate you!

xoxo,
Michele

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WFH Tip: To WIN working from home, keep learning! Don't settle into complacency. It may feel comfortable, but it can end up holding you back. Keep challenging yourself to learn new skills, new habits, new ways of doing things, new ways of reacting.

“An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.”
― Benjamin Franklin.


Grit & Grace Affirmation of the Week

I am highly driven and motivated to succeed.

I am on the path to abundance.

I am creating a wonderful life for myself.

Say it. Believe it. Be it.

From the book Badass Affirmations by Becca Anderson


I hope you enjoyed this week's newsletter. Thank you for linking arms and being part of my working from home tribe!

I'll be back next week with more tips, inspiration, and other fun stuff to empower your WFH success. Until then, have a beautiful week!

xoxo,
Michele

P.S. It's my goal to inspire you and remind you of your greatness as we navigate WFH life together. If you loved this week's newsletter, please feel free to forward it to your friends!

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March 23, 2025 | Coach Michele Peterson

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