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☀️ Summer’s Here! Let’s Work Smarter, Not Harder
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Welcome Summer Energy — Reset Your Rhythm for Joy and Productivity In the United States, Memorial Day Weekend not only honors our fallen soldiers, it also marks the unofficial start of summer. And for those of us working from home, that means it’s time to rethink the rhythm of our days. You might be juggling changing routines, kids home from school, or just craving more freedom and sunshine. But summer doesn’t have to mean falling behind, losing focus, or giving up on your goals. In fact, this season can be the perfect time to get more intentional about your productivity — in a way that actually feels good. Because real productivity is not about doing more just to keep up. So this summer, let’s ditch the hustle-for-the-sake-of-it mentality.
If you’re craving a season of ease and intentional output, now’s the time to plan for it. And it doesn’t have to be complicated. You don’t need a new planner or a full system overhaul. You just need a few simple questions to guide you — and the permission to shift how you work. 👉 That’s what I’m sharing on the blog this week: You’ll find practical steps to refresh your routine, honor your energy, and stay focused on what matters — so you can make progress without burning out in the heat. Your Action Step this WeekBlock off 30 minutes to sketch out a summer rhythm that supports you — your goals, your energy, and your lifestyle. Ask yourself:
You don’t need a perfect plan. Just a flexible, intentional rhythm that helps you work smarter — and soak up more of what you love this summer. You’ve got this, Reader. 🌞
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WFH Tip: To WIN working from home, capitalize on your personal "prime time." Are you better first thing in the morning? Later in the afternoon? Neither is inherently right or wrong ... it's just so important to know when you're at YOUR best. And then do your most important work during that time. Grit & Grace Affirmation of the WeekI am naturally sexy. I possess inner beauty. I am an original. 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!
May 25, 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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