Dear Jane thank you for this article! I notice it's still a bit of a taboo to not be in top shape during our periods especially during the festive season.. Though it's only very real to honour our cycles no matter where we're at. Your writing helps with this ❣️ much love to you
Yes, there is this expectation - from society, family, employer, ourselves, etc, to keep on going - an over-emphasis on productivity - like we're meant to do, do, do and produce, produce, live in a linear way, and it's just not possible or natural. Being in Tip-top-shiny-shape during our periods, alongside the intensity that can come with Christmas - again, not always possible, and nor should it be. I agree, the real task it to try to honour our cycles no matter where we're at, even in incremental and small ways. So glad this article helped Noortje! Thanks for sharing your thoughts here. Love to you too.
Thank you for this article -- it's a gift for me as I'm likely going to be on the airplane when my period comes. I appreciate your practical and gentle advice. Merry Christmas!
Dear Jane thank you for this article! I notice it's still a bit of a taboo to not be in top shape during our periods especially during the festive season.. Though it's only very real to honour our cycles no matter where we're at. Your writing helps with this ❣️ much love to you
Yes, there is this expectation - from society, family, employer, ourselves, etc, to keep on going - an over-emphasis on productivity - like we're meant to do, do, do and produce, produce, live in a linear way, and it's just not possible or natural. Being in Tip-top-shiny-shape during our periods, alongside the intensity that can come with Christmas - again, not always possible, and nor should it be. I agree, the real task it to try to honour our cycles no matter where we're at, even in incremental and small ways. So glad this article helped Noortje! Thanks for sharing your thoughts here. Love to you too.
Thank you for this article -- it's a gift for me as I'm likely going to be on the airplane when my period comes. I appreciate your practical and gentle advice. Merry Christmas!
Hi Molly, Merry Christmas to you too! I hope your flight went smoothly and that some of the 10 tips helped. Stay cosy!