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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!)
Read this if you've ever felt like a fraud
I want to talk about something today that we don’t really like to talk about, or admit. We all feel like frauds. Who am I to be doing this? Why should someone pay me attention/money to do this? What if they find out that I feel like a mess and discover I’m a massive fraud? […]
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 […]
Challenge: Admit your dreams to yourself
Dream chasing is a funny thing. The term gets bounded around like there’s nothing easier in the world. Yet we don’t really speak about our dreams. Often not even to ourselves. We may have our vision boards in Pinterest (stay tuned for an upcoming post on using Pinterest to create your Vision Board), we may […]
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, […]
You’re not Brené Brown, but you’ve still got a story
I just want to start by saying that I love Brené Brown. I’ve watched the TED talks, bought the books, didn’t buy the t-shirt because it was too expensive. And I love the ‘others’ too – you know who I mean. The big name people talking about big ideas and concepts in profound way. I find […]
Can We Stop Arguing Over the Word Authentic?
What is authentic? What is authenticity? How do I know if I’m being authentic? Is that person really authentic? Ahh. So much noise. And I’ve been here before. I remember being a part of my local feminist network as a student, being part of an activist movement as part of my career and being part of […]
What to do if you feel trapped in your job
In my world, January 29th isn’t any other day; it’s Meg Freedom Day. Today marks the one year anniversary of leaving my job and choosing myself. I wrote this for anyone who’s feeling like I was, to show there is hope, and there is another way. If you’re getting home and sobbing at the bottom […]
The Online Gurus You Don't Want To Listen To
I want to tackle the controversy of online gurus. You know, the people online who have millions of followers and tell you that you can be happy, if you just choose to be happy – and then wealth will follow! And you just need to do this one little thing, and you’ll basically be Bill Gates! Yep, them. It […]
They're lying! On get rich/happy quick schemes and bullshit free dream chasing
The truth will set you free, right? It also has a tendency to make you pretty unpopular. But, we don’t care about popularity around here. We care about dream chasing, living for a purpose, and standing up yourself even when it’s doesn’t make you a cool kid. Sometimes, especially when it doesn’t make you a […]
How to throw a one person dance party for yourself (& epic playlist!)
If you’ve never had a one person dance party, you’ve never lived. Ok, perhaps that’s a bit extreme. But seriously, a one person dance party is one of the best ways to make yourself feel great. What is a one person dance party? I hear you ask. Well, if it was an algebraic equation, it would look something […]
50 ways to show yourself you matter
No matter who you are, where you live and what you do, I don’t think anyone can have too many reminders that you matter. That being said, as passionate and compassionate women, I think often we spend so much time boosting other people up, and not enough time making ourselves feel valued. That’s why I […]
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 […]
What happens when you make a change from a place of hope, not fear
I talked a while ago on here about being guilty of future tripping. Getting so lost in what we want to do in the future, and not focusing on the present. I also mentioned that I had big changes which I would share when I was ready. And I’m ready. Turning my life upside down In […]
3 ways to say no and stop people taking you for granted
“It would be easier, and quicker if I just did it.” “It will cause an argument if I said no, and I hate conflict” Sound familiar? I thought so. So let’s take a couple of scenarios: 1. You’re at work and your colleague is taking a loooong time to do a basic task. Sometimes you […]
Decision making 101 - heart vs logic
When was the last time you made a decision for yourself without relying on others? For some, that might not even be an issue, for others, it’s a bit of a wake up call. Giving decisions away I have always relied on others to help me make decisions. I find big decisions scary, and have […]
Self care is not bullshit
Let’s make this short and sweet. Most of us want to live. Most of us want to achieve our dreams. We all have a limited amount of energy and time. If we hit the ground running and never stop to think of ourselves, we will fall to the ground. Therefore looking after yourself is not […]
Believe in yourself, not just other people
I’ve written before on my blog about how inspired I get by big adventures and taking risks. You know what it’s like. You’re watching your favourite team on a Saturday night (or like me, watching Nashville) and you’re rooting for them to score (or get back together). You’re watching your friend take make a big […]
Fooling yourself into taking time out
I have grown up with a strong sense of selflessness and caring for others. As I’ve written about before, in the past, I’ve really struggled with doing my best, putting healthy boundaries around my work and my personal life, and taking on too much. Sometimes this has manifested in the form of illness (both physical and […]