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How to Know EXACTLY What to Spend Time on Every Day (Part 3: Prioritization & Decision-Making)
This is Part 3 of my CEO Series—where it all comes together. In this post, I’m walking you through the prioritization system I use to make fast, stress-free decisions about what to work on every single day. From Notion automations to AI-powered task audits, here’s how I went from constant chaos to total clarity.
How I Set Up MY Systems to Support My Schedule (Part 2: Workflows & Notion)
If your systems aren’t supporting your schedule, they’re secretly sabotaging you. In this blog, Ellyn Schinke walks you through how she redesigned her Notion setup to match her CEO schedule—so every day starts with clarity, not chaos. Perfect for solopreneurs who want structure without suffocation, and systems that actually work.
How to Build a CEO Schedule That Actually Works (Without Time Blocking Your Soul Away)
If you’ve ever stared at your endless to-do list wondering what the hell to work on first, this is for you. In Part 1 of my CEO Schedule series, I’m walking you through the exact system I use to theme my days, work with my energy (not against it), and finally feel like the boss of my business again. No rigid time blocking. No burnout. Just structure with space—and a calendar that reflects the CEO you are.
How I Plan My Week in Notion & Google Calendar (2025 Update)
After years of refining my approach to weekly planning, I'm sharing my updated 2025 system that combines Notion and Google Calendar for realistic, burnout-proof productivity. This hybrid approach keeps me organized, prevents overwhelm, and ensures the perfect balance of productivity and white space—because true productivity isn't about doing more; it's about doing the right things at the right time.
The Burnout-Proof Social Media System I Use in Notion
Still dragging posts from Notion into five different tools just to hit publish? Same—until I found Notion Social. In this post, I’m walking you through exactly how I plan, post, and analyze all my social media content without ever leaving Notion. If you're a solopreneur tired of backend chaos, this one's for you.
Why Most Productivity Advice Fails High Achievers (And What Actually Works)
Ever tried time blocking, Pomodoro timers, or strict morning routines—only to find they don’t actually make you more productive? Spoiler: it’s not you, it’s the system.
High achievers don’t struggle with productivity because they lack discipline. They struggle because most productivity advice isn’t built for their speed, ambition, or energy.
In this post, we’re breaking down three major productivity myths that are keeping you stuck—and showing you how to build systems that actually work for you. Get ready to ditch the generic hacks and start optimizing for execution, efficiency, and sustainable success.
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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What’s Burning You Out (and How to Fix It)
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This isn’t about vibes. It’s about out why you’re overwhelmed—and exactly what to do about it so you stop white-knuckling it! You’ll discover:
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