The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell
Writing About My Life, Work, Creativity, and the Daily Effort to Learn, Grow, and Live Better.
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 →
I recently found myself trapped in a relentless cycle of negativity, self-deprecation, and an overwhelming inability to genuinely feel good about myself. Each day seemed like an uphill battle against my own thoughts and beliefs. I knew how and why I had spiraled into this disheartening state, but for the longest time battled to remedy... Continue Reading →
Around a year back someone suggested that I might be a narcissist. This led me to spend a lot of time reflecting on it, and I came to realize that I don't exactly fit that description, but I do hold myself in high regard. I kind of have to believe in myself because, well, no... Continue Reading →
This morning I've come to a profound realization that has shaken the very core of my beliefs about love and self-worth. For the longest time, I've been fervently fixated on finding solutions to the intricate complexities of love, dedicating my heart and soul to simply loving more. However, in this relentless pursuit, I have inadvertently... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell 