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Exhausted No Matter How Much You Sleep? Fix These 3 Hidden Energy Leaks
Self-Care, Burnout Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker Self-Care, Burnout Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

Exhausted No Matter How Much You Sleep? Fix These 3 Hidden Energy Leaks

You’re getting enough sleep, but you still wake up feeling drained. Sound familiar? The problem isn’t how much rest you’re getting—it’s how you’re managing your energy throughout the day. High-achievers love operating in output mode, but without a strategy to input energy, burnout is inevitable. In this post, we’re breaking down three hidden energy leaks that are secretly sabotaging your performance—and exactly how to fix them.

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Burnout-Proof Lessons for Solopreneurs: Freedom, Growth, and Thriving in 2025
Goals, Burnout Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker Goals, Burnout Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

Burnout-Proof Lessons for Solopreneurs: Freedom, Growth, and Thriving in 2025

2024 taught me powerful lessons about balancing ambition with sustainable success. Whether you’re a solopreneur battling chaos or an entrepreneur seeking smarter systems (hello, Notion fans!), this post dives into how freedom, growth, and self-awareness are key to thriving without burnout. Read on for actionable tips to build systems, manage stress, and embrace your evolution in 2025.

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Burnout Signs You Should NEVER Ignore
Entrepreneurship, Burnout Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker Entrepreneurship, Burnout Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

Burnout Signs You Should NEVER Ignore

Discover the five key burnout symptoms every high-achiever must know, ranked from mild to severe. In this episode of the Burnout-Proof Podcast, Ellyn Schinke breaks down how to identify warning signs like decision fatigue, overwhelm, and persistent exhaustion—and provides actionable strategies to help you prevent and recover from burnout. Perfect for entrepreneurs, corporate professionals, and side-hustlers. Take the Burnout Quiz and join Burnout & Brews for even more support!

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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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