Episode 42 -Learning to Slow Down, Find Yourself & Define Success on Your Own Terms with Marianela Borbon
By Jessica Garrison
Our next guest is Marianela Borbon, a friend whom Melissa met locally from the Fresno County Women’s Chamber of Commerce. Marianela describes herself as encouraging, grounded, resilient, empathetic, a visionary, and community-oriented. These traits become clear as Marianela tells her story, showcasing especially the work she does for others that continues to fill her cup.
Like too many others, Marianela didn’t slow down until her body forced her to. We need to learn to slow down before our bodies give out and allow ourselves to take a break. Even starting small is a huge accomplishment, and it helps to build up more consistent practices that you’ll use in everyday life. You don’t have to be on all the time or always going.
Covid-19 became a huge indicator to people that they needed to slow down just because of how quickly life came to a halt. For me, with all of the free time I had suddenly, I struggled to find things to fill the space with. I really got to discover myself, what I liked, and what I didn’t. It’s crucial for everyone to do this at some point in their lives, and don’t wait. You don’t want to be retired not knowing who you are at your core.
Coincidentally, Marianela’s business started in 2020 after many indoor festivities were being cancelled and people were moving celebrations outside, and there’s no better way to liven up a backyard party like balloons. She calls her business Uplift Balloons because she wants people to feel uplifted and supported. Her business also helps the environment by using a biodegradable latex for the balloons, so when you let them go, they won’t harm wildlife. Marianela says it’s empowering to the community to provide this service to them, and she’s also educating the public. Both of these things are forms of self care for her, so her work is fulfilling and nourishing to her soul.
Marianela is defining success in her own terms. She has discovered that trust within herself to know that she is doing what’s right and what aligns with her values. Once you have that trust in yourself, there’s nothing you can’t accomplish.
Ways to Engage: Start asking: Marianela plans in quarters. Look at your calendar and plan ahead, giving yourself some time for adjustments. Life happens, so give yourself breaks.Don’t overwork yourself and put things into your calendar that matter to you. You won’t believe the difference it makes.
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