For years, I treated my cycle as something to “get through.” But last year, I discovered the idea of cycle syncing — adjusting my habits based on my hormonal phases — and it changed everything.
During my follicular phase, I focused on creativity and planning; in ovulation, I met friends and worked on presentations; during my luteal phase, I slowed down, cooked at home, and journaled. And on my period days, I rested without guilt.
Within three months, my anxiety and mood swings improved dramatically. I realized my body had been asking for rhythm, not restriction. Understanding my hormonal flow helped me schedule my life around my energy, not against it.
Now, when my period comes, I don’t dread it. I prepare for it — like I would for a quiet weekend with myself.