Lessons Learned – Page 2 – Kristen Farrell

Lesson #17: Back at It “…with an important reminder”

Hi, it’s Kristen Farrell, the stranger! I started this blog back in 2013, and kept at it for almost two years. And then, I stopped, for no good reason. On December 31, 2016, I promised myself to start blogging again. It took 212 days into the year, but I’m back baby! And I’m back with […]

Lesson #16: Never lose sight of your goals

I am officially a professional writer. In high school, I knew I wanted to enter a profession that had the primary responsibility of writing. I would write stories about my everyday occurrences using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Publisher well before I knew about blogs. I never thought about becoming an astronaut, a movie

Lesson # 15: Listen to your body

The human body is a curious specimen. Until recently, I rarely saw my body other than my physical nature: my hair; my arm; my leg; my toe. Yet, the human body is something much more than limbs and extremities. It is our best friend; our significant other; the being that knows us best. Lesson # […]

Lesson #14: Make your life happier to overcome unhappiness

It’s the most miserable time of year. The holidays are long over. It’s snowing every other day. Several areas are encountering record-breaking conditions, whether it’s below-zero temperatures or snow accumulations. The weather is enough of a reason to make someone feel depressed. Yet, the weather is the least of our

Lesson #13: You will find your Romeo

For my first ever Throwback Thursday post, I want to share a story that I wrote in 2011; a story that I never published. It’s a story that most college graduates can relate to in some way, shape or form, especially individuals who graduated during a time of a rocky job market. Also, it’s a […]