Don Kowalewski
Writer. Ad Sales and Marketing. Social Media Content Creator. Aeropress Coffee. Makes the best salsa in the world.
Tag: health
I’m Mr. Myagi’ing My Knee
In August, I hurt my knee while hiking on vacation in the forest. I was moving at a good pace and attempted to jump from one rock to another and … slipped. I knew it immediately. But it felt “OK” and I thought, “I’ll… Continue Reading “I’m Mr. Myagi’ing My Knee”
New Year’s Resolutions Heading Into Q4
With about 80 days left in 2026, Don Kowalewski grades his New Year’s resolutions heading into Q4 — the wins, the zeroes, and the new habits he’s adding. From rehabbing his knee daily and going ‘Sugar Free Don’ to journaling, reading, power weekends, and the 100-Day Rosary Challenge, it’s a brutally honest scorecard of a year in progress, plus new Q4 additions from restarting Homework for Life to chasing 155 pounds.
It’s Q4 and I Have Some Plans
Tomorrow I’ll update the world (aka 4 regular readers) on my status of my New Year’s Resolutions, Mid-Year Resolutions, and Long-Term goals but today, as we start Q4, I’m adding some things to FINISH STRONG! Why not? It’s fun to see how much we… Continue Reading “It’s Q4 and I Have Some Plans”
A Shaving Tweak – Wash My Face Before I Shave
You would think by the time a man (me) reaches 50-years-old, he would’ve figured out how to shave. Well, like I always say … always room for improvement. The biggest thing is … my neck. It’s nearly always irritated. I’ve tried various things over… Continue Reading “A Shaving Tweak – Wash My Face Before I Shave”
A New Obsession: Avoiding Microplastics
Here’s my new thing … eliminating as much plastic from my life. We all should. At least, it’s a trend and movement I’m ready to embrace – even if eliminating all plastic is impossible. But some is better than nothing, at least if I… Continue Reading “A New Obsession: Avoiding Microplastics”
What the Heck is Tai Chi Walking and Why Is It’s Marketing So Effective?
If you’re like me, and by that I mean an overworked, overstressed, overeating, undersleeping, slightly overweight 50-something Male that spends a little too much time on Instagram and far too much time listening to Podcasts, then you’ve probably seen an advertisement for Tai Chi… Continue Reading “What the Heck is Tai Chi Walking and Why Is It’s Marketing So Effective?”
A Newer Morning Routine: 2026 Edition
I’ve obsessed over my wake-up and morning routine for my entire adult life. Stops and starts. Stops and starts. My problem is … I love my bed, love being warm and cozy, and when I’m laying their at 5:30 a.m. and I’m cozy and… Continue Reading “A Newer Morning Routine: 2026 Edition”
2026 Resolutions (1st Month Update)
“Who’s this update for,” you ask? It’s for me. You know the old saying about goals … something, something … write them down … make them measurable. Something, something. Adjust, evaluate, and …something, something … don’t give up. Smart guy Gary Vaynerchuk says it… Continue Reading “2026 Resolutions (1st Month Update)”
Breathing? Nope. I’m Mewing
Just when I think I’m out … they pull me back in. Technically, I think that’s called “inhaling” … as in “pulling in air” … breathing? Get it? What I mean is … my lungs were cured 4 or 5 years ago and suddenly… Continue Reading “Breathing? Nope. I’m Mewing”
2025 Quarterly Review – Q3 into Q4
Never easy to do this, but it’s time to look back on my New Year’s Resolutions and Long-Term Goals and with 75% of 2025 in the books … assess how I’m doing. Adjust. Add some things. I think there’s more positive than negative here,… Continue Reading “2025 Quarterly Review – Q3 into Q4”
