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The hidden drain you don’t even notice
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The Cost of Not Systematizing Your Work-From-Home Work Hey Reader, Ever feel like your workday is one long game of déjà vu? You’ve already written that email. Already looked for that file. Already thought through when to do that task. Yet here you are … doing it all over again. That’s the hidden cost of not having systems in place. It doesn’t feel huge in the moment — just another 10 minutes here, another decision there. But it adds up. And by the end of the day, you’re running on fumes, wondering why you’re so drained when you’ve barely scratched the surface of your big goals. Here’s the truth:
You don’t have to white-knuckle your way through. Systems are how you plug those leaks and reclaim your focus. 👉 I unpack this in more detail in this week’s blog article: The Cost of Not Systematizing Your Work-From-Home Work Your Action Step this WeekTrack how much time you spend “re-deciding” or “re-creating” something you’ve already done before. Notice the patterns. Awareness is the first step to building a system that supports you instead of draining you. And if you're a Tenacious WFH Insider or VIP, remember that your September Mini Power Tool — The WFH System Builder Blueprint — is waiting for you in our private Dropbox folder.
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Win WFH Tip of the WeekWFH Tip: To WIN working from home, create a "done for the day" routine. It improves your work-life balance and helps you be more present for your non-work life! Grit & Grace Affirmation of the WeekI am beautiful on the inside and outside. I am comfortable with myself. I think positively. 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!
Sept. 14, 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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