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How to Stop Overthinking and Start Trusting Yourself Again
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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 gather data, not just results. You learn what works, what doesn’t, and what you’ll do differently next time. That’s how business confidence is built — through repetition, reflection, and trust. Think of it like learning to drive (cue the ‘80s flashback — mixtape on, windows down). At first, you white-knuckled the steering wheel, second-guessed every lane change, and over-checked every mirror. But after a few drives, you stopped thinking about how to drive and just drove. That’s the shift you’re aiming for in business — moving from cautious to confident. 🚦A Quick Reframe to Try This WeekThe next time doubt pipes up (“What if this goes wrong?” or “Someone else does it better”), try this mental pivot: Instead of asking, “Is this the right decision?” ask, That single question pulls you out of perfectionism and into progress. And every small act of trust builds momentum. If this reframe resonates, you’ll love the full blog article: Inside, you’ll find the full Reframing Doubts exercise and details on this month’s Mini Power Tool — The Tenacious WFH Confidence Compass, your step-by-step guide for navigating decisions with clarity and calm. Upgrade to Insider or VIP today for access to the Confidence Compass and the full Mini Power Tool library designed to help you trust yourself — and your business — more every single day. Your Action Step this WeekChoose one decision you’ve been stalling on — and make it by Friday. Then, once you’ve acted, take two minutes to jot down what you learned from it. That reflection transforms any decision (even one that didn’t pan out) into confidence fuel for next time. Remember: every confident business owner you admire once stood exactly where you are now — uncertain, hopeful, and deciding anyway.
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Win WFH Tip of the WeekWFH Tip: To WIN working from home, take care of yourself with stretch breaks throughout the day. Even a few minutes of moving your body helps improve your focus and productivity. Grit & Grace Affirmation of the WeekI use every criticism for my improvement and benefit. I will not listen to negativity. I will not be shaken. 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 12, 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.
A Gentler, More Grounded Way to Lighten Your Workload — From the Inside Out Reader, tell me if this sounds familiar … You sit down at your desk — coffee warm, planner open, to-do list fairly reasonable — and yet you feel tired before you even start. Not physically tired. More like a quiet mental heaviness you can’t quite name. That’s emotional clutter. And this is the season it loves to pile up. Year-end brings a strange cocktail of momentum, pressure, hope, and holiday chaos. As Gen X women,...
A Gentle Reset for Your Year-End Rhythm Hey Reader, If this week feels like you’re juggling holiday prep with business loose ends, you’re not alone. We’re in that beautifully messy stretch of the year when your brain is switching between “Where did I put the pie server?” and “Should I send one more client follow-up?” Here’s the reminder I want you to breathe in: You don’t have to finish the year in a frenzy. You’re allowed to slow down — not as a weakness, but as a deeply strategic choice....
Give Yourself Credit — A Gentle Boost for Your End-of-Year Confidence Reader, I want to start this week with a moment you might recognize … You sit down at your desk with a fresh cup of coffee, ready to take on the day — and instead of celebrating the three things you finished yesterday, your brain immediately serves up a highlight reel of everything that isn’t done yet. The client update you meant to write. The half-finished email sequence. The pile of sticky notes multiplying like gremlins....