The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell
Writing About My Life, Work, Creativity, and the Daily Effort to Learn, Grow, and Be Better.
I've learnt over the last few years that what we eat before bed has a massive impact on how well I sleep! The Sleep Struggle for Outdoor Working Dads It's not just about feeling full or satisfied. It's about how my body uses food to regulate my circadian rhythm, the internal clock that dictates when... Continue Reading →
I used to feel like I was stuck in neutral, just coasting through life without a clear direction. It was like I was at a buffet of life choices but couldn’t decide what to put on my plate. Sound familiar? Well, I realized that what I was missing was a crucial ingredient: a life mission.... Continue Reading →
Not too long ago, I was wrestling with depression. Some days felt like trudging through molasses, where joy seemed just out of reach. I was determined to shake off the gloom and embrace happiness again. So, upon diving into the internet depths for information to help myself, I stumbled upon something surprising: body language can... Continue Reading →
Life has a way of throwing curve-balls at us, and I've certainly had my share of moments feeling overwhelmed and out of sorts. Through trial and error, I've found a simple mantra that helps me navigate these common emotions and find my inner calm. It's all about shifting focus and finding the right activity to... Continue Reading →
I want to share some crucial lessons that I wish I had known at a younger age, yet thankful I have learnt since then. Yes, I am talking to my younger self, prior to meeting the most beautiful woman in my life to whom I still enjoy being married: Understanding wants, needs, desires, and expectations... Continue Reading →
I’ve learnt that how I start my morning sets the tone for the whole day—especially working online, running my own business, juggling creative projects, and wearing a dozen different hats before breakfast. If I don’t take control early, the day tends to take control of me. Over time I’ve built a simple but solid morning... Continue Reading →
Let’s be real — life is NOT a leisurely stroll down the jetty. It’s more like juggling chainsaws while riding a unicycle uphill… in the rain. Ever felt like this? Struggling to finish what you start? Procrastination has set up a tent in your head? Waking up more knackered than when you hit the pillow?... Continue Reading →
In my volunteer journey within local groups on Kangaroo Island, I've faced my fair share of challenges, all of which took their toll on my mental health, my willingness to get involved, and ultimately had me take leave from such positions to find myself. Which led me to writing this about volunteering: After dedicating five... Continue Reading →
In the hidden corners of my world, I've decided to shake things up. It's not a big revolution, just a subtle shift, a journey inward to find the real tunes in my life. I'm ditching habits that muffle my inner self, the person I once was, I'm returning to the careful casual guy I was... Continue Reading →
The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell 