Don Kowalewski
Writer. Ad Sales and Marketing. Social Media Content Creator. Aeropress Coffee. Makes the best salsa in the world.
Tag: self improvement
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.
New Year’s Resolutions after 2/3rds of 2026
We are two-thirds of the way through 2026, so it’s time for a reality check on my resolutions. Am I crushing them? Not quite. But I put everything into a spreadsheet, which is equal parts procrastination and facing my failures head-on. From hitting 100% on work focus and bedtime reading to total misses on daily writing, here is my mid-year progress report.
A Lesson from Sourdough
Since the age of 17 (1990), my favorite kinda literature has been “self-help” and “self-improvement.” Always romanced by the idea that I’m one pithy quote or one piece of sage advice away from greatness, happiness, and self-fulfillment, and perfection. Do you have, or did… Continue Reading “A Lesson from Sourdough”
I Want Stuff, Part 5: Blue Light Blocking Glasses
It’s not so much “I want stuff” …but “I have stuff.” And my BLUblox blue (and green) light blocking glasses that I wear before bed might be the single best purchase I’ve made in a long, long time. Recall, I’m obsessed with quality sleep. I’ve… Continue Reading “I Want Stuff, Part 5: Blue Light Blocking Glasses”
I Want Stuff, Part 4: Blue Light Blocking Glasses
Not sure if this is Dad Stuff, Self-Improvement Stuff, or just an old-fashioned I Want Stuff post. I’m obsessed with quality sleep. I feel if I get 7 hours of sleep I’m Superman. If I get 6 or less, I’m Wile E. Coyote –… Continue Reading “I Want Stuff, Part 4: Blue Light Blocking Glasses”
Project 47, Part 4: Making Good Use of My Time
In an attempt to make my day as efficient as possible, I’m starting to run the stopwatch on everything I do. Shave, 3.5 minutes Shower, 4 minutes Write This Blog Entry, 6 minutes Journal, 5 Minutes 47 Push-Ups, 2.5 Minutes (hoping this gets better)… Continue Reading “Project 47, Part 4: Making Good Use of My Time”
