Your menstrual cycle holds the key to your most vibrant, energized life.
This might sound kind of out there for some of you, but hear me out.
The hormones of your cycle affect more than just your period.
Male and female hormone cycles are so different.
Men’s hormones follow a different pattern.
Theypeak in the morningand gradually drop off over the day, reaching their lowest point at night.
The next morning they peak again, and the whole male cycle starts afresh.
Each day is consistent, predictable, and just like the last.
As women, we sometimes expect ourselves to be at our peak every single day.
We want to be endlessly productive, energized, and consistent.
But our bodies just don’t run on an every-day-is-the-same kind of model.
And ignoring that is costing us.
And so you end up getting frustrated, burning out, or feeling completely overwhelmed.
(Hello self-judgment).
Plus, you miss out on windows of time when you’re especially articulate, persuasive, and insightful.
But it doesn’t have to be this way.
The secret is to live in alignment with the four unique phases of your cycle.
Here’s where it gets really amazingthese four phases reflect the seasons of nature.
Here’s how to take advantage of your hormone cycle.
(Remember: Every body is different, so the cycle days mentioned below are just a guide.
Some women have a 35-day cycle, others a 24-day cycleand both can be completely normal and healthy!
The magic of this approach is tuning into your body and learning your own unique rhythms.)
Some animals will even withdraw from the world completely and go into deep hibernation.
Winter in your female body is no different.
That makes this phase all about easing up on your schedule and slowing down.
It’s perfect for cozy nights in, journaling, reflecting, and going inward.
As your body begins maturing eggs for ovulation, your estrogen levels start to increase.
This leaves you feeling energized, confident, and outgoing.
That makes this the perfect time to get planning, take bold action, and try new things.
Summer (ovulation): Cycle Days 1318
Summer is the season for fun.
As your body gets ready for the final push to ovulation, your estrogen levels are peaking.
A burst of testosterone also boosts your libido, so you’re feeling sensual, confident, and sassy.
You’re also more inclined to seek out pleasure and variety in this phase.
This makes summer perfect for spending time with your friends, family, or your intimate partner.
Your estrogen levels have dropped off, and a new hormone is running the showprogesterone.
That makes autumn the perfect time to get your life in order.
Tip: Many women find autumn challenging with the onset of PMS.
But PMS is often a sign of an underlying hormonal imbalance.
