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How to Build a CEO Schedule That Actually Works (Without Time Blocking Your Soul Away)
Burnout, Systems Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker Burnout, Systems Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

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.

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How to Beat Dopamine Addiction: The Surprising Truth About Earned vs. Cheap Dopamine
Burnout, Self-Care Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker Burnout, Self-Care Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

How to Beat Dopamine Addiction: The Surprising Truth About Earned vs. Cheap Dopamine

Ever wondered why scrolling social media leaves you feeling emptier than before? The answer lies in understanding the crucial difference between cheap and earned dopamine. In this post, Coach Ellyn shares her personal post-vacation burnout recovery and reveals a powerful framework for upgrading your pleasure sources to beat digital addiction and prevent burnout.

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Is It Okay to Work on Vacation? Here's What a Burnout Coach Actually Thinks
Burnout, Entrepreneurship Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker Burnout, Entrepreneurship Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

Is It Okay to Work on Vacation? Here's What a Burnout Coach Actually Thinks

We’ve been sold the lie that rest only counts if you completely disconnect. But for solopreneurs, that’s not always realistic—or necessary. In this blog, I’m breaking down how I worked on vacation without burning out, why strategic rest matters more than all-or-nothing thinking, and how you can build a business that actually lets you breathe. Spoiler: your version of rest doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s.

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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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