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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.
Are You Actually Burned Out—Or Just Mentally Overloaded? Here’s How to Tell
Feeling drained and unfocused? You might think you’re burned out—but what if you’re just mentally overloaded? 🚨
⚡ Burnout = deep exhaustion that won’t go away with rest.
⚡ Mental overload = too much input, making it hard to focus.
Most people treat the wrong problem, making things worse. In this post, you’ll learn how to tell the difference (with a quick self-test!) and get the exact strategies to fix it—fast.
Exhausted No Matter How Much You Sleep? Fix These 3 Hidden Energy Leaks
You’re getting enough sleep, but you still wake up feeling drained. Sound familiar? The problem isn’t how much rest you’re getting—it’s how you’re managing your energy throughout the day. High-achievers love operating in output mode, but without a strategy to input energy, burnout is inevitable. In this post, we’re breaking down three hidden energy leaks that are secretly sabotaging your performance—and exactly how to fix them.
Burnout-Proof Lessons for Solopreneurs: Freedom, Growth, and Thriving 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.
5 Burnout Warning Signs Entrepreneurs Can’t Afford to Ignore (and How to Stay in Control)
Discover 5 key burnout warning signs every entrepreneur must recognize to prevent stress from derailing your business. Learn actionable strategies to stay focused, energized, and burnout-proof.
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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