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How to Set Boundaries That Actually Stick (Even When You’re the Boss)
Setting boundaries is hard enough. But upholding them when you’re the boss, the team, and the pressure? That’s next-level. This blog breaks down how to stop crossing your own boundaries and build systems that enforce them for you.

How to Reset Your Business Without Burning It All Down
You don’t need to quit. You don’t need to start over. You just need a reset that honors your energy and clears the chaos. In this post, I’m walking you through the exact 5-step method I use (and coach clients through) to hit reset on your business—without burning it to the ground.

How to Plan Your Day Without Burning Out
Burnout doesn’t come from overwork—it comes from spending your best energy on the wrong things. This blog breaks down my energy budgeting routine step-by-step so you can build a daily and weekly schedule that sustains you instead of drains you.

Hustle Isn’t the Problem. Unsupported Hustle Is. | What Burnout Taught me About Building a Business that Doesn’t Break Me
If your business can’t carry the weight of how much you care, it’s not sustainable. Burnout didn’t happen because you cared too much—it happened because your business couldn’t handle how much you did. You don’t need to hustle less. You need better infrastructure. In this blog, I’m sharing the 5 biggest lessons burnout taught me about building a business that doesn’t just run—it holds you up.
👉 If your backend’s chaos and you’re one fire away from a breakdown, this one’s for you.

How I Manage my Energy as a High-Achieving Solopreneur
If you’re constantly drained, it’s not just about working too much—it’s about how you manage your energy. Most high achievers push through exhaustion, assuming more effort equals more results. But here’s the truth: time management is useless if your energy is depleted. Instead of grinding yourself into burnout, it’s time to start working with your energy, not against it. In this post, I’m sharing how I structure my schedule, recognize early warning signs of an energy crash, and optimize my self-care—without overcomplicating it. Because the key to long-term success isn’t doing more—it’s managing your energy smarter. Let’s dive in. 🚀

How to Recover From Burnout without Taking Time Off
Most burnout recovery advice tells you to “work less” or “take a break.” But what if quitting, pausing, or stepping away isn’t an option? What if you have a business to run, a career to manage, or a paycheck your family depends on? The truth is, you don’t need time off to recover—you need to change how you operate. That means cutting non-essential commitments, streamlining self-care, and shifting from high achiever to high performer. In this post, I’ll show you exactly how to get your energy back without pressing pause on your goals. Because burnout recovery isn’t about stopping—it’s about working smarter. 🚀
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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