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Feeling that end-of-year confidence wobble? Here's how to fix it
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How to Stay Confident When Q4 Tries to Knock You Off Balance Hey Reader, Have you ever noticed how confidence seems to fade right when the year speeds up? One week you’re cruising through projects, and the next, you’re questioning everything — your progress, your plans, even your sanity. That’s not failure. That’s normal. It's like the rise and fall of sourdough starter or the ebb and flow of the tides. And while it can happen at any time of the year, it seems to happen to most of us at some point during Q4 specifically. The end of the year has a sneaky way of testing your belief in yourself. Between business goals, client deadlines, and the endless holiday swirl, your confidence muscle can start to feel like it’s been skipping the gym. Here’s the good news: you can strengthen it — without adding “confidence training” to your already full calendar. Think of it like meal prep for your mindset. When you’ve already stocked your emotional pantry with what nourishes you — rest, reflection, and routines that recharge you — you don’t have to scramble when life gets hectic. With a Confidence Plan in place, you're ready to go. Here’s a simple version you can build this week:
When you know what fuels your confidence — and protect it the same way you protect your time — you stop burning out and start finishing the year with calm clarity instead of chaos. Want the full step-by-step guide (plus the Confidence Compass Mini Power Tool) to help you map your Q4 plan? 👉 Read the full blog article here or upgrade to Insider/VIP for access to all past Mini Power Tools. Your Action Step this WeekTake 15 minutes today to sketch out your personal Q4 Confidence Plan. Write down your intention, your top three builders, and one small ritual that tells your brain, “I’ve got this.” You’ve done hard things before. This season doesn’t need to break your confidence — it’s your chance to reinforce it.
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Win WFH Tip of the WeekWFH Tip: To WIN working from home, break your big goals into smaller milestone goals. Keep taking one step at a time, and you'll get there! Grit & Grace Affirmation of the WeekI take care of myself. I am perfect in my imperfection. I like 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, 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! And just one more thing ...
October 28, 2025 | Coach Michele Peterson
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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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Build Your WFH Confidence One Decision at a Time Reader, if you’ve ever wished someone would just tell you what the right next move is in your WFH business — you’re not alone. Whether it’s tweaking your offer, posting that reel, or finally raising your rates, every WFH entrepreneur hits that “I’m not sure” wall. But here’s a truth that might surprise you: Confidence doesn’t show up before you make the decision. It grows because you make it. When you act — even if it’s a small action — you...
Bad Week? Don’t Let It Define You Reader, can we be honest for a moment? Some weeks just stink. You plan your time, set your goals, and then life throws curveballs: The dog pukes on the carpet. Your internet goes out. Your back goes out. A client cancels at the last-minute. By Friday, you feel like you’ve lost all your momentum — or worse, like you’re failing at this whole business thing. Here’s the truth: a bad week doesn’t erase your progress. Just like sourdough starter rises, falls, and...