Your Hormones Are Running the Show—Might as Well Get the Script
- Spirit Woman
- Jan 30
- 4 min read
Updated: Feb 3
Ever feel like you're crushing life one week and then barely surviving the next? One day you’re a productivity queen, checking off to-dos like a boss, and the next you’re curled up in a blanket, questioning every decision you’ve ever made. Spoiler alert: it’s not just you—it’s your hormones.
Your body isn’t just going rogue for no reason. It’s running on a monthly cycle-- an infradian rhythm, shifting through four distinct phases, each one influencing your mood, energy, and focus in ways you may not have even realized. The trick? Learning to work with your cycle instead of fighting against it.
The Four Phases: More Than Just Your Period
Most of us only pay attention to our cycles when we’re bleeding (because, well, hard to ignore). But behind the scenes, your hormones are orchestrating a complex dance every single day. Here’s the breakdown:
Follicular Phase (Inner Spring) → Your energy is rising, motivation kicks in, and your brain is primed for new ideas. This is a great time for planning, starting projects, and saying “yes” to social events.
Ovulation (Inner Summer) → Peak confidence, charisma, and communication. You’re magnetic and at your most outwardly expressive—the perfect time for big presentations, dates, or asking for that raise.
Luteal Phase (Inner Autumn) → Things start to slow down, emotions rise, and your body demands boundaries, extra self care (and maybe snacks). This is your deep-focus phase—perfect for detail work, organizing, and saying “no” to things that drain you.
Menstrual Phase (Inner Winter) → Your body needs rest and reflection. This is when you recharge, evaluate, and reset—think deep journaling, cozy self-care, and giving yourself permission to do less.
Understanding these shifts can be a game-changer, helping you optimize your schedule, energy, and well-being instead of feeling like your emotions are controlling you.
Why Tracking Your Cycle is Basically a Life Hack
Think of cycle tracking like creating your own personal playbook. When you track your moods, energy, cravings, and productivity levels over time, patterns start to emerge. Suddenly, you’re not just dealing with random bad days—you’re anticipating them and working around and with them.
A few ways tracking your cycle makes life easier:
✔️ Schedule smart – Plan high-energy tasks during Follicular & Ovulation and save deep rest or admin work for Luteal & Menstrual.
✔️ Ditch the self-judgment – Instead of beating yourself up for feeling "off," you recognize it’s just your body’s natural rhythm.
✔️ Improve relationships – Knowing when you’re feeling extra social vs. extra sensitive helps you communicate better with loved ones (and maybe warn them when it’s a “give me space” kind of day).
Pro tip: Try journaling about how you feel each day—your energy, emotions, and focus. Over time, you’ll see patterns that help you navigate your cycle like a pro.
Using Your Cycle to Work With Your Body (Instead of Against It)
This isn’t about forcing yourself to be “consistent in the exact same way” each and every day. The hormonal truth is, that’s just not how female bodies work. It’s about leaning into your natural energy shifts so you’re not constantly fighting uphill battles.
🌱 Follicular: Time to strategize. Plan new projects, outline ideas, and
set things in motion.
☀️ Ovulation: Time to show up and be seen. Schedule meetings, presentations,
and social events when communication flows effortlessly.
🍂 Luteal: Time to execute. Focus on deep work, tackle detailed tasks,
and wrap up loose ends.
❄️ Menstrual: Time to reset. Prioritize rest, reflection, and intentional
planning for the next cycle.
By aligning your tasks with your infradian rhythm, you’ll get more done with less stress, reduce burnout, and maybe even enjoy the process.
Final Thoughts: Flow, Don’t Force
Here’s the truth: the standard hustle culture model wasn’t designed for bodies that ebb and flow—but that doesn’t mean high performance is out of reach. True productivity isn’t about grinding through exhaustion; it’s about working in sync with your body’s natural rhythms so you can perform at your best without burnout.
By aligning your schedule with your cycle, you’re not working less—you’re working smarter. It’s not about forcing consistency; it’s about embracing flow. Track your patterns, learn when you're naturally primed for deep focus, creative bursts, or necessary rest, and watch how everything shifts. Your cycle isn’t an obstacle to overcome—it’s a built-in blueprint for sustainable success. The truth is—it’s your secret superpower. 💫
For a deeper dive into understanding your body’s innate cyclical wisdom, the BLOOD book is your ultimate guide. Packed with insights on cycle syncing, feminine rhythms, and ancient wisdom for modern living, it’s the resource every woman deserves.
Get your copy today and start living in flow.
How would your daily life or work schedule change if you started planning around your natural energy cycles instead of pushing through or ignoring them? Share your thoughts or your favorite cycle-syncing tips in the comments!
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