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My Notion Evening Routine: How to Shut Down & Prep for a Productive Tomorrow (Without Losing Your Mind)
Ending your day without a proper shutdown routine? In this video, I show you my complete evening Notion process that helps me prep for tomorrow, clear mental clutter, and maintain healthy boundaries while practicing gratitude.
You'll discover:
• How to track your daily habits consistently
• My process for achieving inbox zero everywhere
• How to capture and process open mental loops before bed
• Setting up a clear priority system for the next day
• Simple gratitude and reflection practices to end your day
I Used Notion as an AI Life Coach — Here's What Happened (And Why It Was Game-Changing)
Ever wondered if you could have a personal life coach right inside your Notion workspace? In this video, I explore how I used Notion AI to create a personalized coaching experience, answering 30 deep questions about my business and life. Watch as I uncover surprising insights, identify patterns in my work habits, and transform these revelations into actionable steps for my business.
The Real Reason You Can’t Unplug (And How to Fix It)
You don’t struggle to rest just because you love working. You struggle to rest because your brain is drowning in clutter—mental, digital, and physical. Every messy desk, overloaded inbox, and half-finished task is keeping your body in survival mode. In this blog, I break down why your brain refuses to unplug and the simple resets you can use to finally create a burnout-proof environment where rest feels possible.
Stop Using ChatGPT Like a Google Search Bar: The 3 C’s That Actually Get Results
Still getting beige, boring, “did-a-robot-write-this?” answers from ChatGPT? You’re not alone—you’re just using AI wrong. In this no-fluff guide, I’m breaking down the 3 C’s of ChatGPT—Context, Conversation, and Continuity—so you can stop starting from scratch every time and actually get results that sound like you.
Whether you’re trying to batch captions, write your newsletter, or finally get an AI assistant who doesn’t feel like a corporate intern with zero vibes… this blog is your cheat sheet.
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.
Burnout-Proof Business Systems: How I Designed a CEO Schedule That Actually Supports My Energy (Pt. 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.
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)
Take the Sunday CEO™ Quiz + Get Your Custom Burnout Fix
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:
🧱 Your CEO type (how you really work) | 🔥 Your burnout pattern
⚙️ Your custom system or schedule fix | 🚀 A bold next step to reclaim your time + energy
Ready to stop guessing and start recovering?
Let’s find your fix.