Menstrual Cycle- Friend or Foe?
Menstrual cycle - Friend or Foe?
Ok so tell me, how many of you consider your cycle to be your superpower.
🙋🏻♀️ Just me?
Hear me out.
Your menstrual cycle is made up of 4 phases, each of which involves a hormonal shift. The 4 phases are: Menstrual, Follicular, Ovulatory and Luteal.
The distinct hormonal shifts that occur with each phase impact your energy, brain chemistry, creativity and even sociability.
Case in point - during the follicular phase your estrogen ramps up and you'll likely feel an increase in energy. That fast run? No problem. Getting started on that new project? Now's the time.
I know, cool right? As I said, superpower.
When you become aware of the phases of your cycle, you can tap into the distinct hormonal shifts to harness your creativity, work with your energy, get more done, and yes, appreciate when to rest and set social boundaries.
Don't believe me? Start charting your cycle along with your energy levels, creativity and desire to be social. The pattern will emerge.
I'm all about tuning into and honouring what's going on with our bodies - and working with, not against your menstrual cycle is an important way of doing so.