Tuesday, March 17th (3 – 4pm CET | 2pm GMT/ 9 am CT)
Ajla Mulalić: How my burnout taught me how to rest
Tuesday, March 17th (3 – 4pm CET | 2pm GMT/ 9 am CT)
Ajla Mulalić: How my burnout taught me how to rest
Connect with Ajla:
I’m an entrepreneur even though I’ve never thought I’d be one, currently running my own consulting agency, Invision.
In the past 7 years I’ve started 5 different businesses with my partner Amir, some of them failed, some of them growing. I love everything about business and can’t wait to start another one.
Three years ago my dream to live location free came true. I wake up without an alarm. My most important value is freedom. I’ve lived without a TV for the last 7 years and I’m loving it. My favorite piece of furniture are bookshelves. Books, stickers, planners, notebooks, calendars (I’ve designed my own that almost no one understands), are my obsession. One day I’ll probably open up my own bookstore.
I’m a mom to Emma, a gorgeous little human who’s teaching me about joy every day. I live with my partner Amir, my biggest support and best friend.
I was a nerd and straight A student ordinary at everything, not knowing what I’m good at by nature and what to do in my life. That pain inspired me to dive in talents and skills and today I’m lucky to help others discover their ideal career/job, or start their ideal business. I believe in mentorship and coaching.
The book that marked my last year is by Dr. Joe Dispenza, You are the placebo. The book I’m currently reading (and taking everywhere with me) is The code of the extraordinary mind by Vishen Lakhiani. I meditate. Enjoy going on a coffee with myself. I’m a real Sherlock Holmes in analysis, micro-detailed and have a special natural talent to find use, purpose and good side of everything.
About this interview
Many people search for ways to motivate themselves to work. Not me. Getting things done, crossing stuff on my to-do list, always thinking how I could do just this little thing in 5 minutes and then I’ll be finished, and then I stay for 3 more hours – all this made me feel alive and useful, almost like I was addicted to work.
The fact that I love what I do and I believe what I do matters and helps others made me want to work even more. Says who you can’t have a burnout doing what you love?
And then one day I’ve pushed myself too much physically, emotionally, psychologically and suddenly, I wasn’t useful anymore.
I couldn’t even get out of the bed. It took me weeks to recover, but most importantly I’ve learned my lesson. I learned to rest.
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