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How to Plan Your Day Without Burning Out
Burnout doesn’t come from overwork—it comes from spending your best energy on the wrong things. This blog breaks down my energy budgeting routine step-by-step so you can build a daily and weekly schedule that sustains you instead of drains you.
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.
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.
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. 🚀
How to Recover From Burnout without Taking Time Off
Most burnout recovery advice tells you to “work less” or “take a break.” But what if quitting, pausing, or stepping away isn’t an option? What if you have a business to run, a career to manage, or a paycheck your family depends on? The truth is, you don’t need time off to recover—you need to change how you operate. That means cutting non-essential commitments, streamlining self-care, and shifting from high achiever to high performer. In this post, I’ll show you exactly how to get your energy back without pressing pause on your goals. Because burnout recovery isn’t about stopping—it’s about working smarter. 🚀
How to Build a Burnout-Proof Morning Routine That Works for You (Copy)
Most morning routine advice is total BS—especially for high achievers.
You don’t need a 2-hour checklist of meditation, journaling, cold plunges, and green smoothies to start your day right. You need a simple, sustainable routine that actually fuels your energy and focus—without wasting time.
In this post, we’re ditching the cookie-cutter “miracle morning” fluff and breaking down how to create a burnout-proof morning routine that works for YOU.
✔ No rigid rules—just a structure that supports your energy.
✔ No guilt—because missing a day shouldn’t mean “starting over.”
✔ No wasted time—just intentional habits that set you up for success.
Ready to make your mornings work for you? Let’s build a routine that actually lasts.
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:
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