Throughout the average monthly menstrual cycle, levels of certain hormones rise and fall. These hormones can affect how you think and feel mentally and physically. Let's get to know your menstrual cycle and the impact this can have on your life.
Here's what the average menstrual cycle looks like:
The cycle can also be seen as seasons:
Tuning into your cycle and learning about the different seasons, provides a solid foundation to build a nurturing monthly mental health self care practice upon.
SELF CARE IDEAS FOR WINTER
(day 1-6)
Baths with some essential oils added
Slow, restorative Yoga
Heat packs/ hot water bottles
Guided relaxation and meditations
Naps
Self massage
Journalling and self enquiry
Reading for pleasure
Slow walks in nature
Eating and sleeping to nourish your body
SELF CARE IDEAS FOR SPRING
(day 7-13)
Exploring and play
Yoga flow routines
Directing your energy intentionally - to harness your rising oestrogen levels effectively
Swimming or exercising in nature
Grounding practices to calm any nervous energy
Self devotion practices (massages etc)
SELF CARE IDEAS FOR SUMMER
(day 14-21)
Exploring and active exercise
Self pleasure and sexual pleasure
Experience the senses. Enjoy the taste of your food, the sound of the birds and the feeling of your two feet grounding you to the earth
Create a list of the things that you want to celebrate about yourself
Get cracking on creative projects
Reach out and be with your people
Serve your community & practice kindness
SELF CARE IDEAS FOR AUTUMN
(day 22-28)
Journal your thoughts and emotions
Cultivate the art of saying "no"
Read your celebrations list / reflect on celebrations when your inner critic gives you a hard time
Pull back on time on socials
Reflect on what you want to release this cycle and call in for the next
Naps, baths, and yummy food
For more support in managing your self care throughout your cycle, contact admin@ourmindfulyouth.com.au
OMY team xx