One of the most underrated skills I’ve built as a founder is having a daily shutdown ritual. Not a productivity hack. Not a hustle tactic. A boundary. For a long time, my workday never really ended. I’d close my laptopbut my brain stayed open. Thinking about unfinished tasks, tomorrow’s priorities, or that one email I didn’t send. Over time, that constant mental “on” switch is what led to burnout, not the workload itself. Here’s what a simple shutdown ritual does: -Creates a clear line between work and life - Reduces decision fatigue and mental carryover - Helps your nervous system actually power down - Makes it easier to have a personal life or be present with family (without guilt) My simple shutdown flow: 1. Write down what’s unfinished (so your brain doesn’t have to hold it) 2. Identify tomorrow’s top 1–3 priorities 3. Close all work tabs/apps (physical cue matters) 4. State “work is done for today” out loud (sounds silly, works shockingly well) This isn’t about doing more. its about giving yourself permission to stop—on purpose. Founders burn out when there’s no off-ramp. A shutdown ritual is that off-ramp. If you want something structured to help with this, I put together a short Family-First Workday Checklist (you all can access for free) that walks through: -how to start your day intentionally -how to protect focus during work hours -how to shut down without carrying work into your personal life All I ask is for your feedback if this helps you in any way =)

My name is Sergio Hernandez, founder of Super Funding LLC. I’m excited to be part of The Latino Startup – San Diego community and to connect with fellow entrepreneurs and business owners who are building and scaling their companies 🚀 At Super Funding, I help small and medium-sized businesses access working capital, improve cash flow, and find smart funding solutions to grow, expand, or stabilize their operations—without unnecessary complexity. I’m also a member of the National City Chamber of Commerce, where I actively support local businesses and contribute to strengthening our regional business ecosystem. I’m here to learn, add value, and collaborate. If I can ever be a resource for funding or business growth strategies, I’d be happy to connect. Thank you for the warm welcome, and wishing everyone continued success! 💪✨

As the year slows down, I just want to say this: I’m proud of this community. You showed up. You asked hard questions. You chose progress over comfort. This season is a reminder that what we’re building here isn’t just businesses — it’s confidence, clarity, and comunidad. Take time to rest. Break bread with your people. Reflect on how far you’ve come. When we return, we do it with more focus, more courage, and more belief in ourselves and each other. Gracias for being here. The work continues — but tonight, we celebrate. 🎉 Con ganas, David