Author: Donita Fowler

In our fast-paced instant-gratification world, stress has become an almost inevitable part of daily routine in life and in business. While acute stress can sometimes be beneficial, helping us to respond to immediate challenges (you know, tigers chasing us and stuff), long-term low-level stress (which is where a lot of business owners live) —often called…

The importance of rest on the body and mind. Rest is not an absence of activity; it is actually the opposite. A very active state for our body’s and our minds. It is a state that allows the body and mind to recover, rejuvenate, and function optimally. Taking proper rest and time to recharge can…

Motivation: Why It’s Bullshit and What You Should Focus on Instead. We’ve all heard the phrase, “I’m just not motivated.” As a coach, I hear it all of the time. It’s a convenient excuse for not going to the gym, skipping that important task, or avoiding a challenging project. But what if I told you…

When someone reaches out to me for coaching, we go through a discovery phase to find out if we are a fit together. Over the years, the same questions come up for me and so I thought I would round them up and bring them to you in one place.The conversation usually goes something like…

Strategies for improving workplace communication. In the last few months, I have taken a deep dive into the emotional toil that stress has on our bodies, particularly as business owners, entrepreneurs, service providers. Whatever camp you fall in, stress is real. And I have countless stories, including my own, where stress has manifested itself in…

I feel invisible. I know I’m not, but that’s how I feel. Well, on the feelings wheel, I actually feel ignored. But invisible is pretty darn close. Let’s start at the beginning. In January of this year, I found a lump on my breast. I wasn’t really worried, I have had lumps before. I actually…

This past weekend, in Lethbridge AB (Canada) my husband, Vince, attempted to run a 100 mile race. You read that correctly, 100 miles. Now, let me preface this with the fact that he is an ultra athlete, and has been for the past 2 years. He has run 3 x 50 km ultra marathons, 1…

I have been an avid reader my entire life. I grew up in a very small town in Northern Saskatchewan, and we did have a very small ‘cottage’ like library. As a kid, and until I moved away, I read every book in the teen/young adult section. Twice.  You can imagine my enthusiasm as I…

In our fast-paced world, setting goals has become crucial for personal and professional success. However, merely stating our aspirations is not enough. It’s time to turn to pen and paper and start writing these down. You could use a vision board, a sticky note pad, a custom notebook. It’s up to you, but it’s time…

In 2003 I ran a half-marathon. And now 20 years later I ran it again. But I made some much needed changes. 11 months ago, I embarked on a running journey that has transformed both my physical and mental capabilities. Starting with mere 1-minute runs followed by 1-minute walks, I gradually progressed and after a…