Hormonal fluctuations associated with your menstrual cycle affect the way you feel, making you more sad or happy in some days, more or less energetic in other days. You can use your menstrual cycle to your advantage if you know what to do when. Plan your activities and put them in sync with your hormonal changes.
Week 1: Red Alert!
You have your period and you feel slow and tired. Low levels of estrogen and testosterone drain your energy, making you more tired than usual. Because you're not at your peak, put off making decisions for next week, and do not take unnecesaary risks. Also, try to get more frequent naps to help you get energized.
Week 2: Wonder Woman!
You have lots of energy, you feel confident, you think much faster, and your memory is at its sharpest. These are because your estrogen and testosterone levels are at their highest. Maximize this week by taking tests, trying out new sports, and going out with friends. Try not to engage with slow-moving activities as they will get you bored easily.
Week 3: Decision-making.
A surge of progesterone after ovulation makes you more cautious and self-protective. You also feel slow-moving and mellow. Because you're not prone to taking risks, this is the time when you should be thinking about future activities and decision-making. Meditation, reading books and listening to slow music go with your flow, helping you ease your mind off clutter, and making you more relaxed, thus giving you the necessary atmosphere to think more about important things. If week 2 is about doing, week 3 is about thinking.
Week 4: Artistic and Creative.
Low levels of testosterone pushes you to use the right side of your brain more than usual, making you more intuitive, creative and artistic. Estrogen and progesterone are also at their lowest point, causing mood swings. Give in. Connect with creative people. Engage in expressive activities. And let your intuition flow.
The key to maximizing your mood is giving in with your hormonal directives. Your hormones basically tell you which side of you is at their best. Instead of fighting this and end up less productive, grab these opportunities to be the best that your body allows you to be.