Your menstrual cycle isn't just about your period, it’s a four-phase rhythm that affects your energy, mood, and body in powerful ways. This list is your go-to guide for syncing your self-care with each phase: menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, and lut...
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Menstrual Phase
Follicular Phase
Ovulation Phase
Luteal Phase
Menstrual Phase
This is your rest-and-reset time. Energy is low, so lean into cozy rituals like warm teas, gentle movement, and extra sleep. Think: slowing down, tuning in, and giving your body the care it deserves while it’s shedding and renewing.
Raspberry leaf tea is super delicious but is also super great for your period. It can help with mood swings, cramps, and heavy bleeding
Traditional Medicinals Organic Raspberry Leaf Tea
Restorative yoga is super healing and beneficial for the menstrual phase
Restorative Yoga
Journaling is a low energy activity that is perfect for menstruation
Journal Prompts for Each Phase of Your Menstrual Cycle
wear cozy clothes! These are my faves
period friendly closet
Follicular Phase
Energy starts to rise as your body prepares for ovulation. It’s a great time to start new projects, move your body more, and lean into uplifting self-care.
Make a mood or vision board to get inspired and delve into your creative side
How to create a mood board
Try out a new workout class to boost your energy!
Five Questions to Ask Before You Try a New Workout Class - 24Life
Clean or organize your space while you have energy to do so
How to Organize Every Space in Your House in 8 Simple Steps
Now is a great tip to make plans with your friends! Maybe try a new activity together
Making Plans With People
Ovulation Phase
You’re likely feeling your most vibrant and social! Focus on energizing movement, connection, and self-care that celebrates your glow.
Take a zumba class or another dance class
Zumba
Wear something cute and flowy! Nuuly is my fave for dressing with my cycle because I love new clothes!
Nuuly
Now is a great time to practice body gratitude! Love your body and show it how much you love it
How to Be Grateful for Your Body (Even When it Feels Impossible)
sexual health is so important! Embrace it
Modern Intimate Wellness Essentials
Luteal Phase
Your energy turns inward, think nesting, nourishing, and preparing. Prioritize grounding rituals, supportive foods, and slowing your pace.
Now is a great time to meal prep! I love Zoe's substack for weekly menus and prep!
Zoe Barrie Soderstrom | Substack
Take a bath and have a spa night!
Why Take an Epsom Salts Bath?
Give yoga nidra a try to reset your body and mind
What Is Yoga Nidra?
Make hormone supporting mocktails and sit outside in the sun with one
