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Cycle Syncing

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Work Performance

Align your work tasks with your cycle for peak performance.

Reflection

Menstrual Phase

  • Hold retrospectives: review and evaluate the previous month
  • Look for patterns of behavior
  • Think about and assess your current work, career direction, and professional relationships
  • Analyze project data and records
  • Reset goals for the coming month
  • Listen to your intuition
  • Take frequent breaks and create the space to clear your mind and rest your body

Creativity

Follicular Phase

  • Start new projects
  • Brainstorm ideas with colleagues
  • Tackle difficult challenges with creative problem solving
  • Work on challenging intellectual tasks and things that require improvement
  • Seek new opportunities and clients
  • Research ideas you're curious about
  • Plan for next month / the next phase
  • Make decisions and set direction
  • Allow yourself to daydream big and envision the future

Communication

Ovulatory Phase

  • Make time for important or difficult conversations
  • Take on interviews and self-promotion opportunities
  • Write blogs or post on social media
  • Attend networking and social events
  • Push forward on negotiations and proposals
  • Take on speaking engagements, presentations, and keynotes
  • Deepen relationships with clients and colleagues

Productivity

Luteal Phase

  • Tackle and clear administrative tasks
  • Organize, both physically and digitally: desk, office, paperwork, computer and phone
  • Create ample time for deep, focused solo work
  • Carefully review documents, contracts, and financial materials
  • Process expenses and applications properly
  • Restock and order supplies as needed
  • Finish up ongoing projects
  • Support the team in meeting deadlines
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