There is no doubt that we have become more aware of the physical and mental changes that occur during the first few days of the month. However, in our society, where the rules and regulations of the workplace are almost entirely based on the experience of men, have these cyclical changes in the hormones occurring in the female body ever gained such importance? The answer is known to everyone.
However, the widespread involvement of women in the workplace in the last few decades has brought to the fore the need to talk about these issues in the mainstream. But before talking about them or being vocal about them outside, you also need to know what kind of hormonal changes occur in your body every month and how to keep your work in harmony with those changes so that stress cannot consume us, so let’s learn about that today!
How much do you know about the period cycle or menstrual cycle?
When talking about periods, many people may think that there are 2 phases of the period, one when bleeding occurs and another when bleeding does not occur. But in fact, the menstrual cycle of a woman’s body is divided into four parts. The phases are-
- Menstrual phase
- Follicular phase
- Ovulatory phase
- Luteal phase
During this time, eggs are produced under the influence of various hormones and the unfertilized egg is released from the body through bleeding. Our discussion today is about how to keep our productivity in line with our physical and mental changes in each phase.
Menstrual phase
This phase usually lasts for 1-7 days. During this time, the unfertilized egg along with the lining tissue of the uterus is expelled from the body along with the blood. The levels of all the hormones in the body, i.e. estrogen, progesterone hormones, are low during this time. Due to this, our energy level, focus power, productivity level are also low during this time. During this time, we prefer peace and silence mentally, so you can keep such tasks that can be done alone in the calendar.
Proofreading a project, browsing reports or working on scripts. The coordination between the left and right brain is at its highest during this time, so this is the best time to do any analytical work. You can evaluate how your performance was in the last month during this time. You can also think about what kind of changes or strategies need to be brought in the project you are currently working on. However, try to avoid excessive work pressure during this time, give yourself adequate rest.
Follicular phase
This phase is usually 14 days long. It starts from the first day of menstruation and continues until ovulation. During this time, a hormone called follicle stimulating hormone is secreted from the pituitary gland, under the influence of which two types of hormones, estrogen and progesterone, gradually increase.
During this time, your body starts to receive new energy due to the influence of estrogen. So this time is great for brainstorming, planning new projects. This is a very good time to learn something new. You can complete various types of creative and complex tasks during this time. This is the perfect time to start a project that has been stalled for a long time.
Ovulatory phase
This is the middle of the cycle when the egg is released. Ovulation occurs in a very short period of time, but some physical changes can be felt before and after it due to the effects of hormones.
At this time, the progesterone hormone starts to decrease and after ovulation it starts to increase. On the other hand, estrogen and testosterone are at their highest levels at this time. So this is the best time for communication and collaboration. Because, due to the effect of testosterone, you will feel more social and confident. At this time, your communication and collaboration skills are at their highest throughout the month. At this stage, your hormonal chemistry enhances your verbal skills. This is a great time to have important discussions. So this time is perfect for any kind of critical meeting or strategic work.
Luteal Phase
During the luteal phase, from days 15 to 28, both estrogen and progesterone levels increase and then decrease significantly. Due to the influence of progesterone, the mind feels somewhat calmer. This is when we are most productive. The brain wants to complete tasks with great precision. So, you can slow down a bit and observe the tasks more closely during this time.
It is easier to focus on work during this time. The satisfaction of completing a task works. So try to complete the tasks during this time. You can do the types of tasks that require detailing and more focus during this phase. Many women feel more emotional during this time due to PMS or premenstrual syndrome. Therefore, this is the time of the month when you should focus on simple tasks like taking care of yourself and administrative work.
