Meet Maria Flores

We recently connected with Maria Flores and have shared our conversation below.

Maria , so great to have you with us today. There are so many topics we want to ask you about, but perhaps the one we can start with is burnout. How have you overcome or avoided burnout?

I arrived at a point in my life where I had to stop everything. I was working 15 hour days without a break. I felt burned out, unappreciated it, I was physically/mentally/spiritually exhausted. That day I quit my full time job as a nurse practitioner. I spent time alone, with my family and with God. I redirected my priorities so that they became God, family, work in that order. I learned to hear the voice of God and discovered my mission, calling and purpose.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

My husband and I recently opened a Christian Gift Shop in Polk City, FL. Touch the Heart, Reach the Soul offers a variety of faith based, unique and handmade products for the entire family. There are a wide selection of faith based journals, coloring books and children’s books. We are also accepting donations for expecting mothers and newborn infants. We host Socks and More by WCC, a nonprofit organization in Polk City.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

1. Perseverance- every day make a list of what you can accomplish that day but also keep in mind the ‘projects’ that get overlooked and fall to the bottom of the list. It is those projects that are often the catalyst for great change in your life.
2. Faith – We do not walk alone. God walks with us as He guides us into our calling. Follow the whispers of your heart to move forward.
3. Do it anyways! Those around you will not understand your dreams, vision and assignment that you have been given. You don’t have to explain, justify, or convince the world of your actions. Move in wisdom and confidence.

Alright so to wrap up, who deserves credit for helping you overcome challenges or build some of the essential skills you’ve needed?

My husband has been incredibly supportive. He has taken a leap of faith with me, in particular during the early stages of the development of our business. I am grateful to have such a great friend, partner and companion in my life.

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