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My Notion Evening Routine: How to Shut Down & Prep for a Productive Tomorrow (Without Losing Your Mind)
Ending your day without a proper shutdown routine? In this video, I show you my complete evening Notion process that helps me prep for tomorrow, clear mental clutter, and maintain healthy boundaries while practicing gratitude.
You'll discover:
• How to track your daily habits consistently
• My process for achieving inbox zero everywhere
• How to capture and process open mental loops before bed
• Setting up a clear priority system for the next day
• Simple gratitude and reflection practices to end your day
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.
I Used Notion as an AI Life Coach — Here's What Happened (And Why It Was Game-Changing)
Ever wondered if you could have a personal life coach right inside your Notion workspace? In this video, I explore how I used Notion AI to create a personalized coaching experience, answering 30 deep questions about my business and life. Watch as I uncover surprising insights, identify patterns in my work habits, and transform these revelations into actionable steps for my business.
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.
Excuses vs. Reasons: The Mindset Shift Every High Achiever Needs to STOP Beating Themselves Up
High achievers are quick to call every pause or boundary an excuse—but most of the time, it’s actually a reason. And knowing the difference between excuses vs. reasons is the mindset shift that keeps you from spiraling into burnout. In this blog, we’ll break down the real difference, share examples in work, life, and business, and show you how to honor your reasons without guilting yourself for them.
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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