Stephen Mitchell | Life Lessons, Creativity & Personal Growth
Observations on Being a Weekend Father, Creating New Memories and Figuring Life Out
A bunch of brainiacs did a bunch of studies to answer the age-old question: "How many steps do you gotta take to keep your ticker ticking and avoid kicking the bucket?" Here's the scoop, plain and simple: First off, those 10,000 steps you've heard about? Turns out, that was just a catchy marketing gimmick from... Continue Reading →
Five nights ago, I took the drastic step of deleting this entire blog, hoping it would help me alleviate some pain in my life, embrace a more positive outlook, and move forward without the suffering I was experiencing. Plus I felt like an imposter.Read on to understand… PART ONE 5 days ago I deleted this... Continue Reading →
A BIG change is happening in MY life. It's been necessary for about 10 years. But I didn't know it until mid 2022, and really hit home in early 2023. What brought this one? A few big moments happened: The first broke my spirit and self confidence, the next broke my heart, and another made... Continue Reading →
America, it's time. Regulate guns better. Better yet: Take guns away from the general population. Take guns away from your parents will keep bullets out of your children. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST8rKQOPDII Thankfully the majority of your population know that guns won't solve problems. Only members of the NRA plus their affiliates and bribed authorities think the American... Continue Reading →
I am. I can. I will. This is just a moment. About five weeks ago I posted on Facebook how my broken ankle is impacting on my mental health, my inner turmoil with a lot of other factors happening in my life, plus the displeasure of not having an income from my small-business. I also... Continue Reading →
Embrace Daily Gratitude: Find Joy in Appreciation Pause each day to embrace gratitude. Recall the stranger who guided you during an epic hike or the comforting warmth of a morning coffee. These moments of appreciation, like rays of sunshine, brighten even the darkest days. By consciously recognizing the good in our lives, whether it's a... Continue Reading →
An additional benefit of maturity is realising that it will not only improve your standing in the family, it will also improve your connection with your wife. There is no doubt life is better when you have a matter mindset. As someone who's lived through a few seasons of life, you know that a matter... Continue Reading →
I've learned over the last twelve months that dealing with high anxiety moments can be quite a challenge. Here are six approaches that I have tried (sometimes successfully) that can help, but only if you put in the effort: Breathe Deeply: When anxiety hits, taking slow, deep breaths can do wonders. It's a simple yet... Continue Reading →
After breaking my ankle in mid-2023 due to an unfortunate mishap involving a pothole on my street, I've noticed a bit of weight gain around my midsection. It's taken me four months of modified exercises to regain my ability to walk. Before the accident, I was making some improvements in my eating habits, though it's... Continue Reading →
In 2010 I experienced a severe bout of Vertigo after an unusual workplace incident. I was leaning forward over an office bin, then abruptly turned my head left and upwards to speak to someone. In that moment, my inner-ear rolled out of position, and as I collapsed it felt like the world was constantly spinning... Continue Reading →
It's 1:00am and I am still writing articles. I do this, I enjoy it so much that I sometimes forget to sleep. It's sadly true. With a good music on beside me, I tip-tap-type away because I enjoy releasing my thoughts, my ideas, and all the learnings I have acquired from lots of reading to... Continue Reading →
Life has a peculiar way of telling us that every little step we take can have profound consequences. One moment, we find ourselves blissfully unaware of the fragility of our bodies, and the next, we are forced to confront the painful reality of our limitations. Such is the case when I found myself facing the... Continue Reading →
Stephen Mitchell | Life Lessons, Creativity & Personal Growth 
[…] with XXY, and alone now, has taught me that my brain is wired differently to most – yet I…
[…] Living with XXY, and alone now, has taught me that my brain is wired differently to most – yet…