Merry Christmas from Happy Month and I hope you all have a fantastic new year!
I thought I would share the following video, which visually shows how our mind and body changes over a typical 28 day cycle – very funny and cleverly done, worth a watch đ
Is PMS a Condition or a Symptom of unresolved issues within our self?
This is a question I have been thinking about for a long time.
Iâm guessing that if you were to ask a number of people this question, then you would receive many conflicting answers, probably due to factors such as:
To further analyse this question, have you ever noticed an improvement in your PMS when your mind has been still and happy? for example, when you have been planning and preparing for a long awaited holiday or even when you have been on holiday?
Or do you remember a time when you have experienced heightened PMS due to your mind being unusually busy or unhappy?
Does the above sound familiar to you?
The above is certainly familiar to me, which leads me to believe that PMS is actually more of an indicator of our own mental and physical well-being, rather than a condition in its own right!
So surely this means that the cure to PMS could actually be within our selves rather than in medication?
PMS has always had negative connotations but how empowering would it be, if instead we used it as a powerful reminder that we must Prioritise our own Mental Stability, because if we did, I believe that most people would experience a reduction in their PMS and a generally more enjoyable life! …. and who would not want that? đ
To be continued . . .
Itâs been a few months since I last created a blog post; the main reason is that I needed to spend some time on my own battle with PMS.
As I have frequently stated on this site, I have constantly improved on my own symptoms with a lot of hard work and commitment to the journey.
But I am human, and sometimes I donât have a âHappy Monthâ, in fact, I have a completely miserable one, luckily itâs not that often, but it does happen!
So I wanted to spend some time finding out what are the real differences between a good and bad month, in areas such as: my daily routines, eating habits, fitness and communication.
With this insight, I then hope to be able to reduce my symptom further and to be able to share these findings with everyone who reads this blog.
So what did I notice?
Good Month
Awareness: Â On a good month, I am always fully aware of where I am in my cycle
Fitness: I have a regular fitness routine, adapting at the PMS stage to incorporate activities that will still be achievable with a reduction in my energy
Eating Habits: A good diet with fresh food, water, only two cups of coffee a day and the odd treat*
*everyone needs a treat
Lifestyle: Fully enjoying work and life, knowingly reducing the pace when approaching PMS stage and being kind to myself for doing so.
Communication: Proactive PMS updates e.g. Adding a star to my Calendar, highlighting the estimated start day of my PMS phase and an openness with my loved ones.
Bad Month
Ignorance: No awareness of where I am in my cycle, my mind is busy thinking of future tasks/events that I need to do
Fitness: 2 weeks of regular exercise and then 2 weeks of procrastination and nothingness!
Eating Habits: A good diet for two weeks and then a gradual increase of too much caffeine and undeserved treats đŚ
Lifestyle: Trying to keep the pace of life at a constant level for the whole month and when unable to meet my own expectations, adding more tasks on to my to-do list
Communication: âItâs not PMS, Iâm fine⌠â
As you have read, there is a big difference between a good and bad month and the list clearly highlights that there are many elements to focus on if you wish to reduce your symptoms, not just one.
But the biggest piece of advice that I could give, is that it all starts with awareness and being mindful of the present moment and where you are in your cycle.
If you get lost in your work, children, tasks, and to-do lists, then you will never be able to spot the signs that you are about to move into your PMS phase, instead your eureka moment will come in the middle of an argument or at the end of the month, when you would have wasted two weeks of being down, unmotivated and unhappy.
So donât let PMS win, become aware, make those needed lifestyle changes and have the Happy Month that you deserve.
Christmas is nearly here and New Yearâs Eve will soon be with us tooâŚ..
Now is a really good time to start thinking about how 2015 worked out for you? did you stay committed to the goals you set? did you see a reduction in PMS symptoms?
If reducing PMS/PMT Symptoms is still a goal for 2016, then the below list of lifestyle changes may help you on your journey:
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Happy Month.x
Nope, not your Zodiac sign! đ
The sign that your body gives to you when you are about to enter your PMS phase?
If you do not know what your sign is then it probably means that you are not listening to your body, as I can guarantee, it will be trying to tell you!
Your sign may be:
Your sign is your bodyâs way of telling you that you need to start your PMS action plan now.
For example, when you experience your sign, you should know that itâs time to:
But if you ignore your sign, or just do not prioritise your action plan, then you can probably expect to have a bad month!
So this month, listen to your body, take positive action and enjoy a happy month!
Sleep has an amazing effect on our body and mind.
It allows us to fully unwind and relax from our day.
Most studies recommend 7/8 hours sleep per night but this can vary.
If you are in your PMS phase I would recommend adding an additional hour to your normal sleep pattern, turn off your TV, switch off your mobile phone and fully relax.
This small change will make a real positive difference to your mood and energy levels for the next day…
For me personally, during this phase I tend to go to bed at 9pm and wake up at 7am, this ensures that I am ready for the day ahead in a lovely calm mood.
Why not give it a try?
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I have met a number of people over the years who are very aware that they have PMS, maybe they have read some books, watched some YouTube videos⌠but most have never actually taken any action, even though they have spent many hours researching different tools and techniques.
Maybe these people are just not ready…? As to be honest, it does take a huge amount of commitment to achieve any real results and to ensure that they stay a habitual part of your life.
PMS can be cured! …. But it really depends on if you are ready for the journey?
The journey can be very long, filled with many lows at first, but itâs so fantastic when you actually start to see results for yourself, such as improvements in relationships, reduction in monthly tension and of course your first fully Happy Month, wow thatâs a great feeling!
So are you ready to take action?
If you are, then you may be interested to know that I am in the process of writing a 31 day workbook, which will aid you in your journey to become PMS free…. and I hope that this will be available from Amazon very soon!
