The Bright Method Podcast: Realistic Time Management and Productivity for Working Women & Working Moms 70. Menstral Cycles & Time Management with Carmen Amador Barriero
Oct 7, 2024
Carmen Amador Barriero, an Organizational Psychologist and Holistic Women's Health Mentor, discusses the impact of menstrual cycles on productivity and time management. She breaks down the phases of the cycle and how each influences energy and work tasks, from creative planning during ovulation to focused finishing in the luteal phase. Carmen also shares practical tips on tracking cycles, even while using contraception, and how to align job searches with your natural rhythms. This insightful conversation is a game-changer for those looking to optimize their work-life balance.
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Cycle Phases Shape Energy Patterns
- The menstrual cycle has four phases with predictable energy and focus patterns.
- Matching tasks to those phases leverages natural strengths instead of fighting them.
Reflect And Declutter During Menstruation
- Use menstruation (winter) for rest, reflection, and evaluating what matters.
- Prioritize introspective decision-making and shedding commitments during this inward phase.
Plan Creative Work In Follicular Phase
- Schedule creative planning and idea work in the follicular (spring) phase when estrogen and creativity rise.
- Use that time to prototype, brainstorm, and plan for the rest of the cycle.
