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Why You’re Always Busy But Still Behind (and how to fix it)
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Time Blocking is Your Secret to Real Progress and Productivity (especially in summer) Hey Reader, Have you ever hit the end of a super busy workday … only to wonder what you actually got done? You were moving all day — answering messages, jumping between tasks, maybe squeezing in some laundry or errands between Zoom calls. But the stuff that really matters is still sitting on your to-do list. That used to happen to me a lot, especially in summer. My days were full, but my priorities were always getting bumped for whatever felt most urgent in the moment. That’s when I realized: I wasn’t in control of my time. I was just reacting to it. If that sounds familiar, this week’s blog article is a must-read: Inside, I break down:
I also give you a behind-the-scenes look at how I use the Tenacious WFH Productivity Planner Page to make this doable (even when life throws curveballs). Here’s the truth: You don’t need more hours. You need protected focus time — even just 90 minutes — to make meaningful progress on the work that matters. And once you get a taste of how powerful that kind of focused block can be, you’ll start craving more of it. Mini Power Tool Reminder (for Insiders and VIPs) This month’s Mini Power Tool — the Productivity Planner Page — is designed for this kind of time-blocked clarity. If you haven’t grabbed it yet, check your Dropbox folder or podcast feed! (And if you're not yet a paid subscriber, come join us!) You’re not behind. You just need better boundaries around your brilliance. So let’s block out time for your best work this week, Reader. You've got this! Your Action Step this WeekPick two time blocks this week — 90 minutes each — for deep, focused work. 👉 Mark them on your calendar. Bonus points: Use the Tenacious WFH Productivity Planner Page to map out what you’ll tackle during those blocks. Don’t just block the time — own it.
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WFH Tip: To WIN working from home, create a "getting started" routine for your workday. Grit & Grace Affirmation of the WeekI am willing to compromise with my partner. I will not allow my partner to devalue me. I naturally shift my focus away from looks, because I am more than just how I look. 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 20, 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.
Acknowledge Invisible Work and Feel Even More Accomplished as You Work From Home Hey Reader, Ever end the day thinking, “Ugh. I barely got anything done…” ... even though you never stopped working? Yeah. Me, too. But I've learned that’s not laziness or lack of focus. That’s invisible work doing what it does best — flying under the radar. As WFH entrepreneurs, we do a lot that doesn’t show up on a to-do list. Things like: Coaching yourself through imposter syndrome so you can hit send...
The Secret to Getting More Done? Align Your Tasks with Your Energy Hey Reader — You know how dogs have selective hearing? Mine certainly do. They sometimes act like they can’t hear me when I call them … but the second I say “treat” or “walk”? Boom. They’re right there. It cracks me up. And it reminds me of how we all tend to listen selectively. Especially when it comes to our own energy. We tune in when we’re fired up or focused. But we ignore the cues when we’re tired, drained, or crashing —...
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,...