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Over the years, I’ve written a shit-tonne about getting out of your own way, making shit happen and giving yourself permission to build a wholehearted creative life you love!
Here you’ll find a selection of those articles!
(I’m in the process of re-branding all the graphics, so don’t mind the branding, just jump into whatever speaks to you right now!)
The Not So Glamorous Side of Dream Chasing
A quick aside before I begin – I just want to say that I’m not meaning to sound ungrateful, or like I have a rod stuck up my ass. When I started That Hummingbird Life, I made a commitment to myself that I would always be honest (maybe sometimes a bit too honest) and this post is […]
What Becoming Visible Has Taught Me
When I ran the New Year’s Revolution challenge at the start of the year, I set myself a challenge for 2016. And that was to become more visible. And share my many stories. For me that meant putting my whole self out there. Not hiding behind a screen or a mask, but showing up, as […]
What happens when you show up but you forget yourself?
You know when you have one of those days where you’re trying to put milk in the kitchen drawer and peanut butter in the fridge? Today is one of those days. This morning, I found myself completely puzzled as to why my tea wasn’t turning brown to only realise that I was pouring hot water […]
Why You Need To Stop Reinventing Yourself (and why it's a good thing)
This is the start of a brand new chapter. This is a new beginning. I’m starting my life over. The new me begins today. I’ve thought all of those things on lots and lots of occasions. And you know what? It’s never worked out for me. It has lasted maybe two days, and I’ve slipped, […]
An Open Letter to Fellow Couragemakers Who Have Lost All Hope In The World
Okay, Couragemakers who struggle with self-doubt, listen up. Sometimes on this creative and dream chasing journey, we all need reminders which are a bit more of a kick up the ass. Today is one of those days. So here’s the thing: If you are looking for evidence that you’re shit, you’re going to find […]
Seeing life as an adventure - boring bits included
Sometimes it seems like our lives are made up of a seemingly random occurrence of events. We mark some of our experiences down as mundane and unremarkable, and others become stories of adventure and excitement for the people around us. Let’s take some adventures that I’ve had in my life so far. I’ve ridden a donkey in […]
My life in 14 songs
There are so many ways that we can tell our stories and share our stories. I’ve always had a big interest in storytelling, and the way we capture our lives. So, with that in mind, I thought I’d share you my life in 14 songs: The Childhood Years 1. Yesterday Once More – Carpenters Let’s […]
Confessions of an emotionally wounded activist
I’ve hesitated a lot before writing this post. Partly because it’s been in my head for such a long time I’m worried about getting it out right. Partly because it’s so hard to talk about. Mostly though, because I’ve been scared to face up and own the truth. I’m going to start right back to […]
The links between grief and change
I’m sat in my dining room, just under four weeks before I move to London, looking out of the patio doors and I feel an overwhelming amount of sadness. This isn’t new. Since making the decision to leave my house and everything I know and chasing my dream of living a life on my terms and travelling, […]
A simple approach to innovation
Kayaking doesn’t seem like the hardest thing in the world. A bit of balance, a bit of arm muscle and some good size waves. It doesn’t seem like a tasking activity. That’s until you met me. Let me paint you an accurate picture. It’s sunny, I’ve hit the beach with my family and I’m in […]
Radical Honesty and the Shower Song Strategy
I’m a big fan of radical honesty and sincerity. I’m a fan of putting my truths out there for the world to see and not holding back. I don’t want to come across as some kind of douche expert that pretends they have their shit together and lectures other people form their pedestal of great […]