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The fastest way to feel more confident (no “faking it” required)
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Tracking Your Wins Is the Shortcut to Feeling More Confident Let’s be honest — confidence can sometimes feel like a moving target. One day you’re owning your brilliance, the next you’re questioning if you’re doing enough. Here’s the truth, Reader: Confidence doesn’t appear out of thin air. It grows when you notice and name your progress — the small, steady wins that prove you’re moving forward, even when you can’t see the full picture yet. If you’ve ever tracked steps on a fitness app or watched your garden sprout tiny green shoots after weeks of “nothing,” you already know this principle in action. The act of tracking doesn’t cause growth — it simply shows you that growth is happening. The same applies to your business. Every email sent, post published, client followed up with, or boundary set — those are wins worth recording. Because the moment you write them down, your brain gives you a little hit of dopamine, reinforcing that “I’m doing this” feeling. It’s not fluff — it’s neuroscience. Confidence isn’t about “faking it.” It’s about collecting proof that you’re capable. And you have proof all around you — you just need to start keeping score. 👉 I went deeper into this topic on the blog. Click here to read the full article Why Tracking Your Wins Is the Shortcut to Feeling More Confident. Your Action Step this WeekBefore Friday hits, take five minutes to write down three wins from this week — no matter how small. Maybe you followed up with that lead, streamlined a workflow, or finally took a real lunch break. Write them down. Then ask yourself: What do these wins say about my growth and resilience? You’ll be amazed how quickly your confidence rises when you can see your effort in black and white.
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Win WFH Tip of the WeekWFH Tip: To WIN working from home, focus on one key priority goal at a time to maintain momentum. And remember to celebrate the small wins that keep you moving closer to achieving that goal! Grit & Grace Affirmation of the WeekI believe in myself. I see myself as confident and successful. I am transforming into the woman I am meant to be. 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 21, 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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