When I first got into lifting, and started realizing many of things I’d have to start doing to be effective, I felt a bit isolated. Prioritizing protein, going to bed early, supplementing certain things, being super disciplined, I either felt like a weirdo or a superhero, and neither was very healthy! So I began fillingContinue reading “Normalizing The Lifestyle We Want”
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Progress Comes in Many Small Steps
Today I compared some gym pics from this week to pictures from February of 2020. Back when I was already showing progress, was very excited, and thought my arms were looking strong! And compared to today it’s totally different. Fitness is a path to humility because it seems the further you go the further youContinue reading “Progress Comes in Many Small Steps”
Dealing with Harassment
Self defense is the most basic and important right we have. I’m a strong supporter of the second amendment, own and carry guns for my protection and have once had to pull it out (thankfully with no harm done). But defense begins in small ways, too. Harassment is no joke. How many true crime showsContinue reading “Dealing with Harassment”
Priorities
I was just telling my husband (I love calling him that!) that if he had met me four or five years ago he wouldn’t recognize who I am today in terms of my priorities. Back in 2019 I was managing two different departments at work. I was leading kaizen events and running daily meetings withContinue reading “Priorities”
Second Chances
Second chances are a beautiful thing. In family or friendship or marriage, it’s wonderful when a rift or a detachment can be mended by a second chance. But sometimes it is very hard. Especially in long relationships, it can be hard to adjust perspective about someone who’s been one way for a long time. AContinue reading “Second Chances”
New Year, New Last Name
I am back to work again today after the holidays and one of my tasks (a fun one!) is updating my name in the systems and signatures following my New Year’s nuptials. A colleague of mine recently went through this as well. In fact we both got divorced around the same time in 2020 andContinue reading “New Year, New Last Name”
Poem: Some People
I wanted to share a poem from my new collection!
Secret of Life
2023 has already been a wonderful year for me. I rang in the new year by getting remarried, to the love of my life. Nothing else this year or any year will top this. But also, I have published my 7th book, a collection of poetry called Secret of Life. I’m especially proud of thisContinue reading “Secret of Life”
Poem: Missing Out
I’m very excited to say that I will have a new poetry collection in January. 2023 will be a big year for me, among other things I’ll be turning 40. I’m excited for what the new year brings and the poetry I’ve been writing. I’m excited to share with you all!
Anna Farley 