Elizabeth Ereddia
Being well in a woman's body is so much deeper than what your annual labs tell you. Most of us are not taught how to tend to ourselves that is sustainable. We are taught to eat our fruits and vegetables, get 6-8 hrs. of sleep, and exercise. Yes, these things are important. But, have you been taught to listen to your body? Probably not.
Following our natural ques is huge for your longevity. The ebbs and flows of energy you may feel throughout the month as well as different phases of life is your body speaking to you. If we can follow these ques as much as possible we will have more to give when your natural energetic state is high.
Let me explain. As women ( menstruating, though even women without a period still have hormonal fluctuations) we have hormonal ups and downs every month. This fluctuation dictates how much sleep and rest we need, our mood, the foods you desire, your energy, libido. Learning our natural cycles helps us to understand why we might be feeling a certain way. If we can honor, as much as possible, these needs we will be more productive and lead more satisfying lives. Just before your period comes you might find that you are a little more tender feeling, a bit more sleepy, and hungry. Your hormones are dipping down making you feel this way. This is a great time to be able to hone in on those things you have been feeling throughout the month. Sit with yourself and reflect on these feelings. Are you resentful because you don't take enough breaks for yourself? The thing is things are always going to be there that need to be done. If you can honor this natural need to slow down and not feel guilty your cortisol levels will thank you!
Once you are coming to the end of your period you will notice more pep in your step. This is your hormone levels rising giving you more gusto. This is the time to plan on doing all the things you need and want to do. This energy will build on through ovulation. At ovulation you will be magnetic. This is a great time to plan speaking engagements, job interviews, anything you want to shine at. The cool things is people will be drawn to you!
I love how nature works. Every month we have the opportunity to slow down reflect on our lives. As we come out of this we start to move into action working on things with a final shining moment to give it your all. With that final all being relatively effortless because everyone will want to be near you. www.mammabizz.com
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