Stephen Mitchell | Life Lessons, Creativity & Personal Growth
Observations on Being a Weekend Father, Creating New Memories and Figuring Life Out
In the fast-paced world we live in, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of social media, constantly comparing ourselves to others and striving for validation through likes and comments. On 29 September 2023, I took a bold step: I deleted my Instagram account. UPDATED: I opened a new Instagram account in early... Continue Reading →
Hey guys, yes, I am talking about topics closer to home, yet again! FYI: About half of this journal is now dedicated to sharing my self-improvement journey, with the aim of ensuring that the lessons I've learned can be helpful to anyone who reads it! This article is a compilation of thoughts on how I'm... 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 early 2017, soon after moving to Kangaroo Island, I saw an advertisement in the local newspaper (" The Islander ") asking for people interested in becoming a weekly Radio Presenter at 5KIxFM90.7 Community Radio. Within a week I had decided that pop rock from the 1980's onward was going to be my style. It... Continue Reading →
In recent months, I've been grappling with a troubling accusation that haunts me like a persistent shadow. I'd been led to believe that I might be a narcissist. This notion was an opinion given back in mid 2021 by a long-gone acquaintance, someone completely removed from my life - yet it has remained unsettled in... Continue Reading →
If you have seen my Facebook page, you'll see an image I created for my header that reads: GRIT - THE RAW ENDURANCE, PERSEVERANCE, PERSISTENCE AND PASSION THAT KEEPS YOU GOING, DESPITE OBSTACLES. I read this somewhere and decided it needed to be an extra mantra in my life. Because sometimes life is tough to... 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 →
Over the last few months you would have noticed I have been reading and writing and working on a journey to rediscover myself, to rewire my brain, and conquer the anxiety and self-induced stress that have held me captive. In this pursuit, I stumbled upon The Four Agreements, which have become my guiding light through... Continue Reading →
Well, isn't it funny that the MayoClinic is telling us to laugh our stress away ? They say it's not a joke, but the benefits of laughter are no laughing matter. So, let's break it down with a smile: Short-term laughter is like a quick stress-busting superhero. It gets your heart pumping, your lungs working,... Continue Reading →
In the last week of 2007 my dutiful wife handed me a short, straightforward to-do list prior to Christmas day. Of the multitude of things, she had highlighted the one thing I hesitate to go near → my BBQ! The neglected grill hadn't seen the light of day or had a proper cleaning since Sarah... 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 →
This guide aims to empower entrepreneurial parents to take control of their finances. Managing finances effectively is crucial for every family, especially for entrepreneurial parents who navigate the challenges of running a business while raising children. This article explores and explains ten simple yet effective steps to help entrepreneurial mothers and fathers save more money.... 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…
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