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My Systems Story | I Tried ClickUp, Trello, Asana… But I Came Back to Notion (Here’s Why)
Tired of platform-hopping between ClickUp, Trello, and Asana? Same! After years of testing every productivity tool under the sun, I landed on Notion—and I’m not looking back. Here’s my story and why this tool became my burnout-proof secret weapon.

New Year, New Systems: How I’m Using Notion, GCal, & ChatGPT to Scale in 2025
2024 taught me powerful lessons about balancing ambition with sustainable success. Whether you’re a solopreneur battling chaos or an entrepreneur seeking smarter systems (hello, Notion fans!), this post dives into how freedom, growth, and self-awareness are key to thriving without burnout. Read on for actionable tips to build systems, manage stress, and embrace your evolution in 2025.

Burnout-Free Planning for 2025: Achieve Big Goals Without Overwhelm
Tired of feeling overwhelmed? Discover the burnout-proof planning system for 2025 that helps high achievers hit big goals without chaos or burnout. Learn actionable strategies to pre-plan, time block, and stay focused on what matters most.

How to Set Boundaries Like a Sunday CEO: Protect Your Energy and Achieve More
High-achievers, discover how to set boundaries that fuel your success. Learn actionable strategies to protect your energy, stay focused on your goals, and thrive with systems that do the heavy lifting for you.

Why Your Systems Suck (& 5 Tips to Fix Them)
Is your workflow chaotic and draining instead of efficient and empowering? Discover five powerful strategies for creating systems that work for you, from simplifying your tools to building a ‘second brain’ with Notion. This guide will show you how to create streamlined, sustainable systems that support high-achieving entrepreneurs without burnout.

How to Build Sustainable Business Systems with Notion: A Complete Guide
This blog explains how solopreneurs can use Notion to build sustainable systems for tasks, clients, and content. It emphasizes reducing burnout through structured processes, including automating workflows and using templates for efficiency. These systems help businesses scale and maintain long-term success.
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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