24/7 Mindset: Perfectly Imperfect with Priscilla Cabrera

 

Four years ago, after I had my daughter, I wanted to own my own business and be self-employed. I had an idea of doing a children’s boutique but with school and being a first-time mommy, I knew I couldn’t do it all. So, I let an idea be just that! 

 

Well, a few months later I had that same bug. To own a small business but in what? That was the question I would ask myself. So, I began looking into various business endeavors and sure enough I found online boutiques. Not knowing anything about business I began my journey to of entrepreneurship in October 2019. First ever business, Olympia Love Boutique! I honestly love that name! Probably going to name my next baby Olympia Love! 

 

Albeit, I can say that the journey was difficult to say the least, I gained some valuable lessons.

My motto, “I never lose. I either win or learn.”

In the beginning I did feel like a failure. After looking into these negatives about my first business not taking off, I learned some valuable lessons.

 

1.    You will never please anyone 

2.   Stay true to your target audience 

3.    Owning/Investing in a business is always risky 

 

I have lost thousands in my business but thankfully I made it through. Knowing myself I will continue to invest in my dreams and goals regardless of the financial loss. 

Of course, I have to think twice when purchasing, because let’s keep it real! I can be very impulsive! 

 

My mind is always working! When I say that, I mean I am always thinking into how I can better myself and my lifestyle. Partly due to my OCD of not being pleased, I am always looking into how I can become financially well! 

New time mommy with a one month old & began my Grad School Journey. 

 

Now some may think I make good money! I mean I do. I can’t say I do not. But like my mom says, “For your lifestyle, you need more money.” Which is completely true! But we can talk about finances and savings for another blog post. 

 

In my mind, I know I am going to make it. I will be known. I will be more than I can ever imagine I can be. 

 

Now again, some may think you have a good paying job, just graduated with your Masters. You should be good. 

 

Well no! I am not satisfied!

 I am hungry. Hungry to work for me. Hungry to not answer to anyone. 

Hungry to the point, where if and when I want to take a day off, I can.

Don’t get me wrong I am grateful for my job and enjoy it. 

But I am not satisfied. I know there is more of me to give to this world. I know there is more of what I can get. 

 

My mind is always thinking, how can I make more money. I am ambitious what can I say. 

Some people are okay with being where they are and there is nothing wrong with that. For people, like myself we are never satisfied. We are never complacent. We never stop working. I literally can be watching my favorite show and I can’t even enjoy it because my mind is working and thinking of what I can do next. 

 

Both a blessing and a curse. 

 

My mind is constantly on the go. At times if I am resting, I think to myself. I should be doing something to help me get where I want to be. I can say at times I feel guilty doing nothing. Crazy! Most would try to enjoy that time off and I’m over here having a war with myself of whether to rest or do something productive.

OCD has so much to play in this department. I am learning that; OCD is a doubt disorder. It makes you doubt everything in your life. 

Although, I have made some great achievements I almost have to remind myself of how far I have come and be compassionate with myself. 

So, for now I will continue to do the work and take much needed rest but I will continue to dream and make my dream a reality. 

 

 

Until Next Time

 

From yours Truly, Perfectly Imperfect Priscilla Cabrera