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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. 🚀
The Mistakes I've Made in the Past Year (So You Can Avoid Them)
Burnout doesn’t just drain your energy—it drains your wallet. Over the past year, I wasted $10K–$15K on courses, coaching, and tools I wasn’t even ready for. Not because they were bad, but because I invested at the wrong time.
High achievers do this all the time. We hit a wall, panic, and think more = progress—but when you’re already overwhelmed, adding more just buries you further.
Before you invest, ask yourself: Do I have the capacity to actually implement this? If not, you’re just collecting expensive information. Let’s talk about how to stop wasting money and start making smarter investments.
How Dating & Business Are the Same (And Why You're Self-Sabotaging Both) - ft. Michal Kaye
🔥 Think your love life and your business have nothing in common? Think again. If you've ever wondered why you keep attracting the wrong clients (or the wrong partners), why you’re stuck in a feast-or-famine cycle (in business or dating), or why you keep self-sabotaging your success, this episode is for you. In this no-BS conversation, I'm joined by Michal Kaye, business and mindset coach, as we break down the unexpected parallels between dating and running a business.
Why Most Productivity Advice Fails High Achievers (And What Actually Works)
Ever tried time blocking, Pomodoro timers, or strict morning routines—only to find they don’t actually make you more productive? Spoiler: it’s not you, it’s the system.
High achievers don’t struggle with productivity because they lack discipline. They struggle because most productivity advice isn’t built for their speed, ambition, or energy.
In this post, we’re breaking down three major productivity myths that are keeping you stuck—and showing you how to build systems that actually work for you. Get ready to ditch the generic hacks and start optimizing for execution, efficiency, and sustainable success.
Why Your Business Feels Harder Than It Should (And How to Fix It)
If your business was supposed to give you freedom, why does it feel like a never-ending struggle? You’ve read the books, taken the courses, and followed the strategies, but everything still feels harder than it should. The problem isn’t motivation or effort—it’s the lack of space, systems, and sustainability. In this post, we’re breaking down the three biggest things keeping you stuck and, more importantly, how to fix them so success finally feels easy.
Dating Burnout is Real: A Valentine’s Day Message for My Single Ladies
Dating in today’s world feels like a never-ending job interview—ghosting, love bombing, and the same small talk on repeat. If you’ve ever felt exhausted by dating, like it’s just another chore, you’re not alone. Dating burnout is real, and it’s not just about bad dates—it’s about emotional exhaustion, hope fatigue, and forcing connections when you’re running on empty. So, what’s the fix? It’s not doing more or forcing yourself to “just get out there.” It’s about dating from a place of energy and alignment rather than depletion. In this blog (and podcast), I’m breaking down…
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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