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A Simple Framework to Decide If You Should Change Your Tech Stack
Your systems are supposed to save you time, not steal it. This simple 5-question framework helps entrepreneurs and solopreneurs decide when to consolidate, automate, or switch tools — without burning their business to the ground.
5 Mistakes You're Making With Notion (And How to Fix Them)
Struggling with your Notion setup? You're not alone. In this post, I break down the 5 biggest mistakes I see people making with Notion: overcomplicating their systems, using templates without customization, and expecting mastery overnight. Learn practical, no-nonsense fixes to transform your digital workspace from overwhelming to empowering – because a B- system you actually use beats an A+ system you abandon every time.
3 Tiny Systems That Will Transform Your Workday (Without Adding to Your Damn To-Do List)
When it comes to creating sustainable success, I've found that the smallest systems often create the biggest shifts in how we work. These tiny implementations aren't revolutionary or complex, but they address specific friction points that drain your energy and create cognitive load—the exact things that lead to burnout when left unchecked.
Do You Have a System... or Just a Tool? The Critical Difference for Burnout-Proof Success
As ambitious achievers, we're constantly hunting for tools that promise to fix our overwhelm and prevent burnout. But what if I told you that most productivity apps are actually missing the most crucial piece of the puzzle?
In this post, I break down why having a productivity app without a complete system is like having a hammer without knowing how to build a house. You'll discover the four essential elements that transform a mere tool into a burnout-proof system, plus practical strategies to identify and fix the friction points that are sabotaging your current workflows.
Whether you're drowning in digital clutter or feeling the weight of entrepreneurial overwhelm, this framework will help you create systems that actually support your ambition without sacrificing your wellbeing.
Stillness Isn’t a Distraction—It’s Data
What if those “random” thoughts that hijack your meditation—don’t forget the milk, did I send that email?—aren’t distractions at all? What if they’re your nervous system handing you a sticky note that says: this is where you need a system upgrade. In part one of my new blog series, I’ll show you how to turn stillness into your ultimate system check—and stop playing whack-a-mole with your stress.
Top 4 Automations Every Solopreneur (and Smart Professional) Should Set Up Now
If your days feel like Groundhog Day—chasing invoices, playing calendar Tetris, rebuilding the same to-do list—you’re not “hustling,” you’re stuck in chaos. The fix isn’t more willpower or more hours. It’s systems that carry the weight so you don’t have to. In this post, I’m breaking down the top four automations every solopreneur (and honestly, any smart professional) should set up now to save time, kill decision fatigue, and protect your peace: client onboarding, recurring task templates, email nurture, and smart scheduling. I’ll show you what to automate, the tools to use, and simple ways to keep it human—so your business and career support your life, not the other way around.
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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