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You’re More Productive Than You Think
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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:
None of that fits neatly into a checkbox. But it all moves your business forward. This week on the blog, I go into more depth on how to Acknowledge Invisible Work and Feel Even More Accomplished as You Work From Home. Just like the hidden joints that hold a handcrafted table together, the work you do behind the scenes is what gives your business strength, structure, and style. So if your planner says “not much,” but your energy says “whew” at the end of the day ... ... trust the energy. You’re doing more than you think. And it’s time to start giving yourself credit for it. Your Action Step this WeekLog your invisible work for 2 days. Count it. Just once a day — open a doc or grab a sticky note and jot down what you actually did that doesn’t show up in your task list.
Then take a step back and see the whole picture. You’re not behind or falling short. You’re building something that matters — even if the seams don’t show.
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WFH Tip: To WIN working from home, give yourself a beautiful working space. Your environment really does make a difference! Grit & Grace Affirmation of the WeekI communicate clearly and kindly with my partner. I deserve a healthy relationship. I will always be myself. Say it. Believe it. Be it. Curated just for you 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 27, 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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