❶ day 1-5: menstruation (winter)
- low energy
- inward focus, reflection
- exercise: take it slow
- skin: dry
- weak defense system
❷ day 6-12: follicular (spring)
- good mood, energy increasing
- outward focus
- high metabolism
❸ day 13-15: ovulation (summer)
- energy peak
- outward focus
- socialize
- increased appetite
❹ day 16-28: luteal (autumn) (longest phase!)
- mood fluctuations, energy decreasing
- inward focus
- completing tasks, detail-oriented
- skin: oily, acne prone
- increased appetite
this list is inspired by someone here on listography but i forgot who :<