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5 Mistakes You're Making With Notion (And How to Fix Them)
Systems, Notion Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker Systems, Notion Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

5 Mistakes You're Making With Notion (And How to Fix Them)

Struggling with your Notion setup? You're not alone. In this post, I break down the 5 biggest mistakes I see people making with Notion: overcomplicating their systems, using templates without customization, and expecting mastery overnight. Learn practical, no-nonsense fixes to transform your digital workspace from overwhelming to empowering – because a B- system you actually use beats an A+ system you abandon every time.

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3 Tiny Systems That Will Transform Your Workday (Without Adding to Your Damn To-Do List)
Systems, Notion Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker Systems, Notion Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

3 Tiny Systems That Will Transform Your Workday (Without Adding to Your Damn To-Do List)

When it comes to creating sustainable success, I've found that the smallest systems often create the biggest shifts in how we work. These tiny implementations aren't revolutionary or complex, but they address specific friction points that drain your energy and create cognitive load—the exact things that lead to burnout when left unchecked.

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Hey there, I’m Ellyn!

Call me Coach Ellyn—a burnout coach, Ph.D. dropout, Enneagram 3, and your new Burnout bestie!

I’m so excited your here! This blog is a great way to dip your toes in and start your burnout journey and learn from the stories, lesson, experiences and research of me and my clients. Can’t wait for you to dive in!

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