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Stay Cool, Stay Focused (even in July!) With this Productivity Shift
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Summer WFH Productivity Calls for a New Lens Hey Reader, If your usual WFH rhythm has evaporated like a puddle of pool water that's been splashed up onto the pool deck, you’re not alone. Summer has a way of disrupting even the best-laid routines. Vacations, longer days, later nights, kids at home, extra heat (literal and metaphorical) … it all adds up. You might be feeling a little off your game right now — not quite in crisis mode, but definitely out of sync. If this is you, then this week, I want to offer you a reset ... Not a hustle-fueled sprint to “catch up," but a gentle, grounded pause to reassess what’s working ... and what’s not. And it starts by looking at your productivity through a different lens. Practical Productivity: The Summer ShiftWe’re calling this month’s theme Practical Productivity to Keep Your Cool, because that’s the vibe we’re going for. ☀️ Calm. This isn’t about rigid schedules or pushing through fatigue. It’s about designing your work week with intention — and adjusting for the realities of summer instead of fighting against them. Here’s a quick tip you can try today: Use the “Keep, Tweak, Ditch” Method
This simple reflection helps you reset your routine without the pressure to “start over.” It gives you a clear, practical way to shift with the season — not against it. And that is practical productivity in action. 👉 If you’re ready for a full walk-through on resetting your summer WFH routine — from mindset to scheduling — be sure to check out this week’s blog article: Practical Productivity: How to Reset Your Summer WFH Routine Without Burning Out Your Action Step this WeekSet a timer for 15 minutes and do a full Keep, Tweak, Ditch review of your week. Bonus: Use highlighters to color-code your list — it makes the process feel more visual and less stressful. ✨ Want even more support with your reset? This month’s Mini Power Tool is a one-page printable designed just for this moment. The Tenacious WFH Productivity Planner Page helps you:
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WFH Tip: To WIN working from home, maintain regular (even if not necessarily "normal") office hours. Grit & Grace Affirmation of the WeekI am a positive role model. I am a good provider. What I have done for my family is enough. 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!
July 6, 2025 | Coach Michele Peterson |
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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