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Burnout, Systems Ellyn Schinke | Head Coach, Tutor, & Notion Nerd Burnout, Systems Ellyn Schinke | Head Coach, Tutor, & Notion Nerd

How to Build a CEO Schedule That Actually Works (Without Time Blocking Your Soul Away)

If you’ve ever stared at your endless to-do list wondering what the hell to work on first, this is for you. In Part 1 of my CEO Schedule series, I’m walking you through the exact system I use to theme my days, work with my energy (not against it), and finally feel like the boss of my business again. No rigid time blocking. No burnout. Just structure with spaceβ€”and a calendar that reflects the CEO you are.

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Entrepreneurship, Notion, Goals Ellyn Schinke | Head Coach, Tutor, & Notion Nerd Entrepreneurship, Notion, Goals Ellyn Schinke | Head Coach, Tutor, & Notion Nerd

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

Falling off track doesn’t mean you’ve failedβ€”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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Dating Ellyn Schinke | Head Coach, Tutor, & Notion Nerd Dating Ellyn Schinke | Head Coach, Tutor, & Notion Nerd

Stage 3 Clinger or Just Patriotic? The Saga of Fourth of July Guy

In this episode of the You're Too Picky podcast, I’m throwing it back to exactly one year ago when I met a guy on the 4th of Julyβ€”and it somehow turned into four months of lukewarm texting, weird memes, and β€œare you free right now?” phone calls.

This guy? Not quite a stage 5 clinger. More like a solid stage 3. But it got weird. From Insta-stalking my stories to texting me at 5:45 AM with β€œwe should do attractive things,” it was a slow, cringe-filled spiral that ended with him texting me TWO months after I said I wasn’t interested. Bro. Take the L.

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Systems, Notion Ellyn Schinke | Head Coach, Tutor, & Notion Nerd Systems, Notion Ellyn Schinke | Head Coach, Tutor, & Notion Nerd

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 spaceβ€”because true productivity isn't about doing more; it's about doing the right things at the right time.

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Dating Ellyn Schinke | Head Coach, Tutor, & Notion Nerd Dating Ellyn Schinke | Head Coach, Tutor, & Notion Nerd

My Mom is Setting Me Up. Rock Bottom?

In this episode of the You're Too Picky Podcast, I'm talking about a wild (or just interesting...?) update: my MOM wants to set me up on a blind date.

Is this what hitting dating rock bottom looks likeβ€”or is it the start of a Hallmark movie arc? I'm spilling the tea on the text that started it all, her mixed feelings about community matchmaking, and why she's both mortified and lowkey into it.

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Personal Growth, Mindset Ellyn Schinke | Head Coach, Tutor, & Notion Nerd Personal Growth, Mindset Ellyn Schinke | Head Coach, Tutor, & Notion Nerd

Redefining Success and Reclaiming Your Confidence Without Burn Out ft. Elyse Conroy

In today’s episode, Ellyn sits down with confidence coach Elyse Conroy for a powerful conversation about the importance of redefining success and embracing imperfection. Together, they unpack how perfectionism and people-pleasing tendencies fuel burnout for high-achieving women. Elyse shares her personal journey from the corporate grind to launching her own coaching business, revealing how healing from burnout required a deep shift in her definition of success.

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