The drive: What challenges have you overcome?
Technology has definitely been a challenge for me, but also a huge area of growth. I’m not naturally tech-savvy, so building my website from scratch pushed me well outside my comfort zone.
But I did it, and that’s been a reminder that you don’t have to feel fully confident in something to begin; you just have to be willing to give it a go.
Learning to let go of perfectionism is a huge thing. I published my Moon Method Diary for the first time in 2021 and I knew it was not exactly right or ‘perfect’, but I also knew that if I didn’t publish it and waited for perfection, it would never happen. I’m now in my sixth year of publishing the diary and it has improved each year. I am so pleased with it and happy that I went ahead and published a less-than-perfect copy all those years ago.
For better or worse: What are the pros and cons of running your own business?
The biggest gift is flexibility. I can work from anywhere, which allows us to home educate and travel without being tied to school terms or a fixed schedule.
The challenge is the lack of a steady income, which requires a different level of trust and discipline. There’s also a tendency for work to spill into everything and it’s easy to always be ‘on’. We’re learning to create better boundaries, like putting phones away during family time, but it’s an ongoing process.
Hopes and dreams: What next?
I’m currently working on a Blood Mysteries Journal to sit alongside my Moon Method Diary. By the summer solstice, I will have completed my 200-hour yoga teacher training and Reiki Level 2, which will feed into new offerings around peri-menopause and nervous system support.
I’m also writing a series exploring how Persephone’s descent mirrors the female rite of passage and cyclical journey through life.
Alongside this, I’m building a comprehensive resource library for pregnancy and postpartum, which will bring together research, podcasts and trusted sources. I believe informed choice is only truly possible when information is accessible, and that feels like an important part of the work.
To find out more, check out Anna’s Substack @annawritesrightsandrites, and connect with her on Instagram @rights_and_rites.
