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Hustle Isn’t the Problem. Unsupported Hustle Is. | What Burnout Taught me About Building a Business that Doesn’t Break Me
Burnout, Entrepreneurship Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker Burnout, Entrepreneurship Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

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.

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How I Manage my Energy as a High-Achieving Solopreneur
Burnout, Entrepreneurship Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker Burnout, Entrepreneurship Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

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. 🚀

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The Mistakes I've Made in the Past Year (So You Can Avoid Them)
Burnout, Entrepreneurship Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker Burnout, Entrepreneurship Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

The Mistakes I've Made in the Past Year (So You Can Avoid Them)

Burnout doesn’t just drain your energy—it drains your wallet. Over the past year, I wasted $10K–$15K on courses, coaching, and tools I wasn’t even ready for. Not because they were bad, but because I invested at the wrong time.

High achievers do this all the time. We hit a wall, panic, and think more = progress—but when you’re already overwhelmed, adding more just buries you further.

Before you invest, ask yourself: Do I have the capacity to actually implement this? If not, you’re just collecting expensive information. Let’s talk about how to stop wasting money and start making smarter investments.

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How Dating & Business Are the Same (And Why You're Self-Sabotaging Both) - ft. Michal Kaye
Entrepreneurship, Dating Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker Entrepreneurship, Dating Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

How Dating & Business Are the Same (And Why You're Self-Sabotaging Both) - ft. Michal Kaye

🔥 Think your love life and your business have nothing in common? Think again. If you've ever wondered why you keep attracting the wrong clients (or the wrong partners), why you’re stuck in a feast-or-famine cycle (in business or dating), or why you keep self-sabotaging your success, this episode is for you. In this no-BS conversation, I'm joined by Michal Kaye, business and mindset coach, as we break down the unexpected parallels between dating and running a business.

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Why Your Business Feels Harder Than It Should (And How to Fix It)
Entrepreneurship, Systems Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker Entrepreneurship, Systems Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

Why Your Business Feels Harder Than It Should (And How to Fix It)

If your business was supposed to give you freedom, why does it feel like a never-ending struggle? You’ve read the books, taken the courses, and followed the strategies, but everything still feels harder than it should. The problem isn’t motivation or effort—it’s the lack of space, systems, and sustainability. In this post, we’re breaking down the three biggest things keeping you stuck and, more importantly, how to fix them so success finally feels easy.

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PR, Productivity & Podcasting: How to Get Seen, Stay Organized & Simplify Success with Angel Wilborn
Entrepreneurship, Productivity Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker Entrepreneurship, Productivity Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

PR, Productivity & Podcasting: How to Get Seen, Stay Organized & Simplify Success with Angel Wilborn

In this episode of The Burnout-Proof Podcast, we’re sitting down with Angel Wilborn—PR expert, organizational whiz, and my newest podcast bestie. Angel and I talk about:

✔️ The real difference between PR & marketing (and why you need both)
✔️ How small businesses and solopreneurs can gain visibility without burnout
✔️ Organization strategies that make life & business easier
✔️ How we’re fixing the mess of podcast guesting & booking with The Podcast Hub

If you’re tired of spinning your wheels when it comes to PR, productivity, or podcasting, this episode is packed with insights to help you show up and stay sane. 🎧 Listen now & start getting seen without the chaos!

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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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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?
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