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How to Do a Mid-Year Reset That Actually Works (Without Burning Yourself Out)
Entrepreneurship, Notion, Goals Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker Entrepreneurship, Notion, Goals Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

How to Do a Mid-Year Reset That Actually Works (Without Burning Yourself Out)

Falling off track doesn’t mean you’ve failed—it means it’s time for a reset. In this no-BS guide, I walk you through my own mid-year reset: what worked, what didn’t, and how I rebuilt a system that actually fits my life (and capacity). If you’re a high-achiever who’s over the chaos, this is your game plan.

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How I Plan My Week in Notion & Google Calendar (2025 Update)
Systems, Notion Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker Systems, Notion Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

How I Plan My Week in Notion & Google Calendar (2025 Update)

After years of refining my approach to weekly planning, I'm sharing my updated 2025 system that combines Notion and Google Calendar for realistic, burnout-proof productivity. This hybrid approach keeps me organized, prevents overwhelm, and ensures the perfect balance of productivity and white space—because true productivity isn't about doing more; it's about doing the right things at the right time.

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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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Are ‘Productivity’ Tools Actually Killing Your Productivity?
Productivity, Notion Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker Productivity, Notion Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

Are ‘Productivity’ Tools Actually Killing Your Productivity?

You downloaded the app. You set up the perfect system. You told yourself, “This is it—this is the tool that’s finally going to help me stay organized and productive.”

But instead of making work easier, it’s just another thing to check, update, and manage. Instead of helping you focus, it bombards you with notifications, overdue tasks, and an overwhelming list of things you “should” be doing.

So, is your productivity tool actually making you less productive?

In this post, we’re breaking down exactly why most productivity apps fail—and more importantly, how to fix it using Notion. If you’re tired of tools that create more chaos than clarity, let’s build a system that actually works for YOU.

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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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