❶ day 1-5: menstruation (winter)

• low energy
• inward focus, reflection
• exercise: take it slow
• skin: dry
• weak defense system

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❷ day 6-12: follicular (spring)

• good mood, energy increasing
• outward focus
• high metabolism

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❸ day 13-15: ovulation (summer)

• energy peak
• outward focus
• socialize
• increased appetite

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❹ day 16-28: luteal (autumn) (longest phase!)

• mood fluctuations, energy decreasing
• inward focus
• completing tasks, detail-oriented
• skin: oily, acne prone
• increased appetite

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this list is inspired by someone here on listography but i forgot who :<