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Welcome to the fourth and last installment in the Seasons of Your Cycle series. We’ve gone through fall, winter, spring, and now finally, we get to talk about the inner SUMMER! Have you started to notice the vibes of each season as you’re going through …
This is part 3 in my Seasons of Your Cycle series- check out Part 1: Inner Autumn and Part 2: Inner Winter if you want to catch up!
You know the feeling on that first day of spring, when you can take your coat off and let the sun kiss your skin for the first time all year?
BLISS!
That’s how we can feel rolling into our inner spring, aka the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle. This is the beauty of fully immersing yourself into each season: it allows their individual strengths to shine.
Ready to find out what you can expect to enjoy?
The phase immediately following menstruation is referred to as the follicular phase. The pituitary gland releases Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH), which causes follicles (containing eggs) in your ovaries to mature. Following this, Luteinizing Hormone is released, which is responsible for the process of ovulation.
In addition, estrogen and testosterone levels begin to rise. Now you’ll FINALLY feel the boost of energy you’ve been wating for. You’ll likely feel more confident and ready to take risks at this time.
Increased estrogen is also known to improve the appearance of your skin, and suppress your appetite. This could result in a lighter feeling overall, which is a welcome change from the bloating many women experience during PMS and menstruation.
Inner spring is all about growth, renewal, rebirth! Think of the waxing moon, changing from a tiny crescent and moving toward fullness each night. We’ve made it through the winter and are ready for sunshine and flowers blooming. It’s a time for new beginnings!
This is a great time to initiate new projects and try new things! I’m writing this in my inner spring, and I embraced it by taking a hoop dance lesson last night. It wasn’t my first time hooping, but I’m a beginner and she is an EXPERT. Like 50K people on instagram watching her hoop videos. So it was a little nerve wracking to walk in the room and awkwardly attempt new tricks, but you know what? I reminded myself that if there was ever a time for it, it’s now!
Tapping into my inner spring vibes helped me remember that growth isn’t meant to be easy, but it is SO worth it.
Your body now has the energy to handle more strenuous exercise (as compared to the pre/menstrual phases), so go out and try that boot camp class, challenge yourself to a longer run, whatever gets you excited! Embracing the naturally higher energy levels we have during this half of our cycle lessens the feelings of guilt and laziness that creep up when we try to slow down during inner winter. There’s a season for everything!
Work-wise, inner spring can be a super productive time. Brainstorming and problem solving come easier as we’re able to look at the big picture goals and plan our next steps. Let the momentum of spring keep you focused and moving forward each day.
Go out there and live the spirit of the season, whatever season you’re in!
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Thanks for checking out the second segment of this series, created to help you understand and embrace the changing phases of your menstrual cycle. Need to catch up? You can read about inner autumn here and find out why connecting to the seasons of your …