Like most women, I didn’t really think much about my menstrual cycle beyond how to minimize period cramps and PMS, until we started trying to get pregnant.
When you are TTC (trying to conceive) all of a sudden you realize how little we are taught about our bodies, fertility, and hormones. And how miraculous it is to actually get pregnant! There’s a lot to learn and it can feel a little overwhelming.
But what I also learned was that our cycle isnt’ just our period. It’s the constantly fluctuating flow of hormones that governs our entire reproductive system from ovulation to menstruation and every day in between.
And it turns out our cycle does more than making babies!
Our hormones cause sometimes major fluctuations in our energy, moods, emotions, mental capacity, awareness, how we relate to others, and how we relate to ourselves.
By tuning into the ebb and flow of our body, we can gain a deeper understanding of who we are and what we need in order to take advantage of our cyclical nature and thrive.
There are so many benefits of regularly tracking your cycle, beyond fertility! Here are a few that I’ve personally experienced:
9 benefits of tracking your cycle, beyond fertility awareness
Schedule your life - predict your optimized times to be productive, have tough conversations, nurture relationships, get work done, launch a new offering, think creatively, etc.
Plan for rest - manage your energy and know when to push it versus when to unplug so you don’t hit the wall and can avoid burning out or feeling discouraged
Start trusting yourself - develop a deeper connection to your intuition and inner authority, which allows you to set healthy boundaries without guilt or people pleasing.
Get off the crazy train - understand your mood swings and how to navigate the rollercoaster instead of dreading your “shark week”
View your period as a strength, not a curse - experience less stressful and painful PMS or periods
Understand your superpowers - tap into your natural ability to manifest what you want and create a life in alignment with your true self.
Know when to ask for help or support - and allow yourself to receive the love and support of other people during your low energy phases instead of trying to do everything yourself and burning out.
Release self doubt - the more you know about the predictable patterns of your energy ebbs and mood swings, the more you can trust that you are resilient and can handle anything. Just maybe not this week, lol.
Develop a deeper intimacy with your partner - the more intimacy you have with your own body, the more you can open up to receiving intimacy with others. Whether that’s physical or simply communicating where you’re at and how they can support you instead of picking random arguments and simmering in resentment that they can’t read your mind.
And if you ARE trying to make a baby, practicing cyclical self care and understanding what is happening to your body can make the whole process way less stressful and more pleasurable ;)
Learn how to track your hormone or moon cycle in this blog post!
xo Anna
Want to learn more about cycle awareness?
Wild Synchronicity is my signature program for high achieving women that will teach you how to tap into your own body’s unique wisdom and how to “sync” or align your life, business, and self care practices with your cyclical energy for more productivity, alignment, and sustainable success.
