Because you don't always need to do more: Lighten your mental load by listening to your menstrual cycle

Summer is here, with its light, its warmth, and its shared moments…

And yet, between professional obligations, managing the family, and organizing holidays, perhaps you feel that famous mental load weighing you down even more.

If you are a working woman , you know how easy it is to forget about yourself when trying to manage everything.
What if, this year, you chose to lighten your mental load , starting by reconnecting with yourself, your well-being… and especially with your menstrual cycle ?

Understanding your menstrual cycle to better manage your energy

Understanding your menstrual cycle is not just about noting dates on a calendar.
It's a valuable key to better listening to yourself, anticipating your needs, and above all... allowing yourself to slow down when necessary — even in summer.

Your menstrual cycle, a natural guide to taking care of yourself

The female cycle consists of four phases , like the seasons.

Knowing them means learning to adjust your energy, your diet, your emotions… instead of forcing yourself to follow the same rhythm all year round.

1. Menstrual Phase — The Inner Winter

When your period starts, your body and mind crave rest.

• Energy : Low. You may feel tired, a need to cocoon.

• Emotions : Sensitivity, need for calm, withdrawal.

• Wellness tips :

  • Give yourself regular breaks . If possible, slow down at work or at home.

  • Favor foods rich in iron (lentils, spinach, dark chocolate).

  • Dare to say no. Taking care of yourself also means knowing how to set boundaries.

2. Follicular Phase — The Inner Spring

Your energy is gradually returning, just like nature in spring.

• Energy : Growing. Time for creativity and projects.

• Emotions : Optimism, lightness.

• Wellness tips :

  • Start projects, plan what motivates you.

  • Opt for lean proteins , fresh vegetables, and seeds.

  • Organize yourself to lighten your daily mental load .

3. Ovulatory Phase — The Inner Summer

This is the peak of your energy, ideal for relationships and exchanges.

• Energy : At its peak. Feeling radiant and sociable.

• Emotions : Openness, desire to connect.

• Wellness tips :

  • Make important decisions, express your ideas.

  • Adopt a diet rich in fiber and good fats (avocado, nuts).

  • Be careful not to spread yourself too thin: stay true to your priorities.

4. Luteal Phase — The Inner Autumn

Your energy is slowly decreasing; it's time to refocus.

• Energy : Fluctuating. You may experience fatigue or irritability.

• Emotions : Returning to oneself, sensitivity.

• Wellness tips :

  • Lighten your schedule, say no to unnecessary obligations.

  • Consume foods rich in magnesium (almonds, bananas), limit sugar.

  • Engaging in gentle activities: walking, yoga, breathing exercises.

🌿 Plants, natural allies of the female cycle

Throughout your cycle, wellness herbal teas can help you experience your phases smoothly.

Simple yet powerful steps to take care of your feminine well-being .

Find our synergy of plants to drink hot or cold here.

This summer, what if you really listened to yourself?

Reducing mental load is not about adding tasks to your to-do list.

It's allowing yourself to do less... or to do better, depending on what matters to you.

By respecting the natural rhythm of your menstrual cycle , you regain control of your own balance.
Even in summer, you have the right to say no, to slow down, to choose yourself.

What if, this year, you gave yourself this gift: that of being kind to yourself, following the rhythm of your inner seasons?

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