About Anna Zannides

Hi, I’m Anna Zannides.

For over a decade, I’ve been writing blogs and articles, and in 2023, I published my first book, How Did I Get Here?

After my 30-year marriage ended and I was made redundant, I found myself at a crossroads. At 52, with my children grown up and my home sold, I had to rebuild my life and find peace with my new reality.

This new chapter of my life began in the hilltops of Kathmandu, at a Buddhist monastery, where I gained a fresh perspective on life. That transformative experience led me to Buddhism and mindfulness training.

Now, I share the lessons and insights I’ve learned with my readers, hoping they too can find the peace and wisdom that have shaped my journey.

Explore the book, How did I get here?

How My Work Will Benefit You

Through my own life experiences and the understanding I’ve gathered from renowned teachers in Buddhism, mindfulness, and beyond, I’ve come to a simple conclusion:

To be happy, we must truly know who we are—and remember that our life purpose is to be ourselves.

In my writing, I focus on practical insights that help you:

✓ Break free from the past and release the harmful habits you’ve inherited
✓ Study your mind and learn to master it, rather than letting it control you
✓ Live with greater awareness of your thoughts and emotions, and reduce distractions
✓ Practice self-compassion and self-care in a world that often overlooks both
✓ Slow down, or if that’s not possible, learn how to live better in a fast-paced world

Above all, I write about how to put these principles into practice in your daily life.

The ideas I share aren’t always original; they come from countless hours of reading, learning, and life experience.

I draw from a range of fields—philosophy, mindfulness, psychology, and more—to find the most valuable insights and present them in a way that’s actionable and easy to understand.

I don’t claim to have all the answers, but I’m keen to share the insights I’ve gathered along the way.

If my approach resonates with you, I invite you to explore my articles or check out my books.

I hope you’ll find something useful here.

Personal Achievements

✓ Travelled to Nepal, where I lived in a Buddhist temple, studied Buddhism, and volunteered with street children.
✓ Trained in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Cancer under Trish Bartley at the University of Bangor and certified as a Mindfulness Association-approved teacher.
✓ Delivered mindfulness programmes for cancer support organisations, schools, and mental health, working with notable clients such as Nightingale Cancer Support and Cherry Lodge Barnet.
✓ Led impactful projects in collaboration with Enfield Council and the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation.
✓ Qualified secondary school teacher with the post-nominal letters MCCT, recognised by the Chartered College of Teaching for my contribution to education.
✓ Worked in some of the most deprived schools across the UK, supporting both children and teachers in challenging environments.
✓ After leaving school with no qualifications, I began studying for a degree at 38 while raising three young children, ultimately earning a first-class honours degree and a Master’s in Teaching.

About Anna Zannides

Explore the book, How did I get here?

How My Work Will Benefit You

Personal Achievements

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