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The Burnout-Proof Social Media System I Use in Notion
Entrepreneurship, Systems, Notion Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker Entrepreneurship, Systems, Notion Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

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.

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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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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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