Welcome to Mentally Fit With Ellin: Where High Achievers Come to Train Their Minds
Are you Mentally Fit?
True fitness isn’t just physical—it's training your mind to be as resilient, focused, and unstoppable as your body. At Mentally Fit With Ellin, we build strength from the inside out.
Hello!
I’m Ellin, the founder and CEO of Mentally Fit With Ellin, and I’m thrilled to launch this newsletter—a space for ambitious, high achievers ready to prioritize their mental fitness.
Here, we believe fitness goes beyond lifting weights and pushing physical limits; true fitness is about training your mind as you train your body, building resilience and grit that can handle life’s biggest challenges. This newsletter will be your resource for mastering the mental reps needed to thrive in life, and find more happiness and fulfillment.
What is Mentally Fit With Ellin?
I created Mentally Fit With Ellin to help people like you—driven individuals navigating high-stakes environments—level up and thrive. We specialize in coaching and therapy designed to build mental resilience, balance, and performance strategies for:
High-Performing Professionals: Entrepreneurs, executives, healthcare providers, and mental health workers looking to manage stress, prevent burnout, and excel under pressure.
Athletes and Fitness Enthusiasts: Competitors and active individuals seeking to strengthen their mindset, boost confidence, and manage stress and anxiety.
Parents and Caregivers: Those juggling work, family, and self-care while navigating high demands, financial pressures, and the need for clarity, structure, and an outlet to recharge.
College Students: Young adults facing academic, social, and career pressures, struggling with low confidence and executive functioning. We provide strategies to optimize focus, build resilience, and support overall well-being.
Why I Created Mentally Fit With Ellin
Growing up, life often felt like an uphill battle. I struggled with dyslexia and a language-based learning disability that made reading, writing, and traditional learning incredibly difficult. I constantly felt behind my peers—different, overwhelmed, and misunderstood. No matter how hard I worked or how many hours I studied, I still failed. It felt like I was running a race I could never win. The classroom wasn’t just challenging—it was a place where my confidence was stripped away, piece by piece.
On top of that, I battled low self-esteem, anxiety, and perfectionism. I felt like I had to work twice as hard just to keep up, just to be seen. Everyone around me seemed to have tools I didn’t, and I spent so much of my childhood questioning my worth and abilities.
When I got to the University of Hartford, everything shifted. For the first time, I found an environment that worked for me—both socially and academically. I was finally learning in a way that made sense for my brain, and for the first time, I felt like I belonged.
Sports had always been my escape. Growing up, I played soccer, basketball, baseball, tennis, and I figure-skated. On the field, rink, or court, I felt seen. I even became captain of my soccer team, which gave me a confidence I couldn’t find anywhere else. But when I didn’t play sports in college, I felt like I’d lost my competitive edge—something that had always driven me.
That’s when I discovered CrossFit. I definitely drank the cool-aid— if you know, you know. Standing in a gym, lifting next to men, doing hard things—I started to feel strong, capable, and seen. At first, it was just an escape, a place to clear my mind. But soon, it became my foundation. CrossFit taught me discipline, resilience, and the power of showing up for myself—even on days when I didn’t want to.
In the gym, I learned to push through discomfort, to celebrate small wins, and to embrace progress over perfection. And slowly, that mindset spilled into the rest of my life. I realized that just like building muscles, you can train your mind to be stronger, more resilient, and better equipped to handle life’s challenges.
That mindset shift changed everything. I went to grad school, started my own practice, and even learned to embrace my dyslexia as a strength rather than a limitation.
I created Mentally Fit With Ellin to share the tools, strategies, and mindset shifts that transformed my life. My mission is to help others find their strength—mentally and physically—because I know how powerful it is to finally feel capable and confident in your own skin. No matter where you start, you can build a mindset that works for you, not against you. And I’m here to help you do just that.
Our Approach: Science Meets Strategy
At Mentally Fit With Ellin, I use a research-driven, holistic approach that blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Sport and Performance Psychology, and Motivational Interviewing. Together, we move beyond quick fixes to develop sustainable habits that enhance mental and physical strength.
It’s not about surface-level change; it’s about long-term success—building the tools you need to handle whatever life throws your way.
Transformative Mental Fitness Services for High Achievers
Empower your mind to match your ambition.
Many ambitious high achievers face challenges such as:
Perfectionism: Constantly chasing unattainable standards, leading to burnout.
Stress, Anxiety, and Overload: Balancing multiple priorities while trying to maintain peak performance.
Imposter Syndrome: Feeling like you’re never “enough,” even in the face of measurable success.
Work-Life Imbalance: Struggling to sustain meaningful relationships and personal well-being amidst professional demands.
At Mentally Fit With Ellin, I provide tailored services to help you build resilience, boost performance, and thrive—not just survive—in the face of high expectations.
1:1 Services
Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions designed to help ambitious individuals manage anxiety, reduce stress, combat burnout, and build sustainable mental resilience. My integrative approach helps you achieve a healthy balance while creating meaningful, positive change.
1:1 Elite Performance & Mental Fitness Coaching
These goal-driven sessions focus on overcoming mental roadblocks, enhancing performance, and thriving under pressure. Together, we’ll create clear, actionable strategies to develop a growth mindset and achieve your goals.
Group Presentations and Workshops
Tailored for teams, schools, and companies, these sessions bring mental fitness strategies to life. I cover topics like performance enhancement, stress management, mindset development, team building, and work-life integration.
Corporate Companies & Organizations
Schools and Universities
Gyms and Athletic Teams
Why It Works:
Research shows that organizations implementing mindfulness and resilience training see a 31% reduction in absenteeism and a 10-15% boost in productivity.
Teams trained in mindset strategies experience improved communication and reduced conflict by as much as 25%.
Studies in sports psychology reveal that mental preparation improves performance by 40%, especially in high-pressure scenarios.
Why Companies Should Invest in Mental Fitness:
High ROI on Well-Being: Every $1 invested in mental health delivers an average of $4 in productivity gains.
Performance Gains: Building resilience and mental clarity directly correlates with higher focus, creativity, and decision-making abilities.
Retention and Loyalty: Employees who feel supported in their mental health are 83% more likely to stay with their organization.
HashiCorp Corporate Presentation | October 2024
What You’ll Get from This Newsletter
Each week, I’ll share strategies, insights, and mindset tools tailored for high achievers who are serious about elevating their mental game. Expect actionable tips, behind-the-scenes coaching techniques, and real-life examples that show you how to stay mentally fit, no matter the challenge.
Whether you’re here to conquer anxiety, push past your limits, or find that extra edge—this is where we’ll do the work.
By subscribing, you’re not just reading about mental fitness—you’re building a toolkit for success, designed by a professional who understands the highs and lows of ambition.
If you’re ready to take your mental fitness to the next level, I’d love to support you. Book a FREE consultation to dive deeper into these strategies and see how you can apply them in your own life.
Are you ready?
Let’s get Mentally Fit, together.