The Emotional Responsibility of becoming a Parent
Part of becoming a parent is taking emotional responsibility for yourself, by healing your own wounds so that you don't pass them onto...
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Annie Byrne
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Turning Triggers into Gold
Every time you feel yourself being triggered by something recognize the opportunity to become aware of your feelings and get to know...
Annie Byrne
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It's not 'needy' to communicate your needs
Something I've learnt from my 6 month old daughter is that communicating your needs is a survival skill. For her, she has multiple ways...
Annie Byrne
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Let's normallize taking mental health days
I'm not sure who needs to hear this but your mental health is just as important as your physical health. This week I came down with an...
Annie Byrne
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Let's stop justifying our boundaries
Do you find yourself having to explain or justify why you set your boundaries? Often one does this when they feel uncomfortable in...
Annie Byrne
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A new definition of Sacred
Before I became a mom, I equated a sacred life with a life full of serenity. With moments of calm and presence each day and slow,...
Annie Byrne
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The Fourth Trimester
I had been avoiding posting here until yesterday. I haven't known how to share what I've been experiencing because I'm still in it -...
Annie Byrne
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The thing about beginnings
Recently I have been reminded that when I need clarity on something, dropping into my body and noticing what feels true, right and good...
Annie Byrne
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Creating a Sacred Space at Home
When we got back from our wedding celebrations and honeymoon I had this pull towards creating a sacred space in our home.
Annie Byrne
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Seeing the Gold in Others
When we learn to open our hearts to see the inherent goodness which lies beneath the surface of others, we open up a channel for them to...
Annie Byrne
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Learning to Love Ourselves
Sometimes as adults we need to learn how to love and take care of ourselves. It seems like such a basic skill, which one would think...
Annie Byrne
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Service before Self
In South Africa, as multicultural and diverse as we are, there seems to be a commonality in culture around serving others before...
Annie Byrne
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Hi. It's me, Annie.
It's been a hot minute since I've showed up in this space... It's no secret that I've been a bit of an enigma, resting in the shadows and...
Annie Byrne
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Little me
I want to introduce you to someone. This is little Annie or Noons (as I was referred to back then and still am sometimes). I was shy. I...
Annie Byrne
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Connection during COVID-19
The opposite of dis-ease is connection. When we feel connected to ourselves and others we find comfort and ease.
Annie Byrne
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Flow > Balance
Life is a constant balancing act, shifting from one role to the next, one focus to another.
Annie Byrne
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Morning Rituals
The way you start your day is super important as it sets the tone for the rest of the day.
Annie Byrne
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Slow down
Close your eyes and take a second to slow down.
Annie Byrne
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Negative self-talk
What is the quality of your self-talk?
It's time to start speaking yourself like you would speak to your best friend.
Annie Byrne
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Self-care rituals
Do you have any self-care rituals? Firstly, what's the difference in your mind between a ritual and a routine? The difference is really...