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Stop Setting Resolutions. Try This Instead.
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Set Rhythms, Not Resolutions Hi Reader, If you’re reading this in that quiet, slightly strange space between Christmas and New Year’s, I want you to know a few things right away: You’re not behind. You don’t need a color-coded Q1 master plan. And January doesn’t require a personality transplant. Everywhere you look right now, the message is loud and urgent: New year. New you. Fix everything. If your nervous system just clenched a little, you’re not alone. Instead of resolutions (which tend to crack under real life by February), I want to offer you a gentler, more sustainable alternative: Rhythms. Why Rhythms Work (Especially for WFH Entrepreneurs)Resolutions assume you operate like a machine — same energy, same focus, same capacity every week. But work-from-home life doesn’t work that way. Some weeks you’re sharp and steady. Other weeks, the dog gets sick, family needs more from you, or your energy is simply lower — and answering emails feels like a heroic act. Rhythms honor our reality. They’re repeatable patterns you return to — not rigid rules you obey.
Think less bootcamp, more sourdough starter. Slow. Alive. Adaptable. I wrote about how to set rhythms instead of resolutions for a gentle, sustainable Q1 in this week's blog article if you want to go deeper. But for now ... A Gentle Q1 Rhythm You Can Start This WeekYou don’t need a full plan to begin. You just need one supportive framework. As you think about Q1, try this trio: 1. One Weekly Anchor 2. One Energetic Priority 3. One Restorative Habit Small rhythms create surprising momentum — without pressure. Your Action Step this WeekBefore January begins, take 10 quiet minutes and write down:
That’s it. No resolutions required. ✨Want to go deeper? And if you want hands-on support, Insiders and VIPs get exclusive access to the Monthly Mindset Reset Clarity Sheet (plus the full Mini Power Tool archive) — designed for clarity without overwhelm and progress without hustle. 💎 Upgrade to Insider/VIP access for instant access to the full Power Tool library.
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Win WFH Tip of the WeekWFH Tip: To WIN working from home, set goals that scare you a little and excite you a lot. Growth SHOULD feel feel uncomfortable. Grit & Grace Affirmation of the WeekI am considerate of myself and others. I am the only one who needs to understand my choices. I will do what I love. 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 ...
December 30, 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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A gentler, doable way to feel more in control before January arrives Reader, we’ve officially entered that funny stretch of December where time feels both slow and fast … like we’re wading through molasses, but the calendar is sprinting toward the new year. And if you’re anything like me (and every Gen X woman entrepreneur I know), this is when the whispers start: “You should fix everything now.” “You need a new system.” “You’re already behind on next year.” But here’s the truth (whispered...