Author: Donita Fowler

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…

Welcome to the final instalment of my blog series on the remarkable world of sleep. In the previous parts, we explored the active nature of sleep, its impact on cognitive function and emotional well-being, as well as its role in physical recovery and vitality. Now, it’s time to talk about practical strategies and tips for…

Welcome to the second part of my blog series, where we dive deeper into the remarkable world of sleep and explore its impact on our overall well-being and success. As business owners, sleep should be something that we use to our advantage, and yet I believe it is often overlooked and under-appreciated.  Today, we unravel…

I have a check in with clients before we start a session, and as of late, I have added the question “how much sleep have you had in the last 7 days?” Most answers are that they have slept ok, but could use more. Which got me thinking, what happens when we don’t get enough…

Waiting for something is an art. And having the patience to wait for something is a very powerful thing.  When was the last time you waited for something?  Maybe it was a goal that didn’t work out, and you had to make adjustments. And it just didn’t happen in the time frame you wanted. And…

I recently finished a book called Codependent no more, by Melody Beattie. And, although I know what codependent is, I didn’t realize how it can show up in a variety of ways. It can intertwine itself deeply in our lives, and our relationships. As business owners, we need to equip ourselves with as many tools…

Let’s talk about the C word.  Not what you are thinking, I’m talking about consistency. I’ve had so many conversations lately about consistency and the lack of it. It can be disguised as procrastination, or perfectionism. In today’s fast paced society – it can show up as burnout or lack of clarity. At the end…

2023 hasn’t exactly started with a bang for me. I have felt a bit sluggish, and just not in my regular groove. Possibly languishing if I am channeling my inner Adam Grant. I actually think it’s just the ebb and flow of life, and for me it just happens to be  the start of a…

What started out for me as a simple, sure I’ll give this a try has become one of my daily rituals that I never (and I rarely use the word never) miss. It doesn’t matter if I’m camping, on vacation, or went to bed late or fell asleep early … daily meditation is something I…

Have you ever heard someone say that negative thinking won’t get you anywhere? Or maybe people have told you to just stay positive. Maybe you’ve been told to stop thinking negative thoughts and you’ll be better off. Negative thinking never helps anyone, and it won’t help you. Well, today I’m here to rock the boat…