Kristen Farrell – Page 11 – Kristen Farrell

Lesson #6: Embrace the second wind

Alas, it’s Friday. It’s been one of those weeks when Tuesday started before Monday ended. We’ve all been there. Long days turn into late nights. We’re exhausted, but somehow we make it to the weekend. Lesson #6: Embrace the second wind. On Tuesday night, or technically Wednesday morning (the earliest morning of

Lesson #5: Seek, accept and apply constructive feedback

It’s time to make your New Year’s resolutions list, or what my boyfriend Jonathan Farrell taught me to call your goals list for 2014. In simple terms, a resolution is a promise to fix a personal problem. Unlike a goal, a resolution is something you strive to keep rather than achieve. Furthermore, resolutions can be […]

Lesson #4: Take a vacation

My longest run was nine miles. A few weeks ago, I ran the three-mile loop at Rockland Lake State Park, located in Valley Cottage, New York, three times. Before then, my longest run was five miles. How were my legs able to manage the extra mileage? I took a 60-second break after each loop. Lesson […]

Holiday Crafting

Thanksgiving is historically known as being the kick-off to the holiday season. In addition to celebrating with family and a hearty turkey dinner, I logged onto Pinterest and created some holiday crafts. View my creations below. I included the few materials you need to make them. You can find these tools at your local craft

Why I Write – National Day on Writing

In celebration of the National Day on Writing, I sat down to reflect on why I write. It’s a question that I had never asked myself. I imagine it’s a question that the majority of the world’s population has never pondered. I write for several reasons. Writing is necessary. I’ve been writing since I was […]