When you talk about periods most women focus on the issue of PMS and the various symptoms they experience.  From mild crankiness to extreme anger, feelings of depression and even suicide, insomnia, bloating, etc. most women have experienced at least one negative symptom at some point in their menstrual life.  These symptoms can make it hard for women to embrace their menstrual cycle and for mothers to pass on a positive attitude towards periods to their daughter. 

There are many factors which can contribute to PMS and stress is one of the big ones.  As more women become multi-tasking workers and mothers levels of stress are on the rise. It is vital that you assess your work life balance and try to find time to nurture yourself and your own needs as well as taking time to assess your life goals so you know where you are heading.

Creating a calming morning and/or bedtime routine can be a great way to ease stress as you take time to slow down, light a candle and just breathe for a few minutes, enjoy some yoga stretches or read an inspiring book.  Scheduling some regular time out from your computer and phone is also a great way to switch off for a little while and feel refreshed. For more on switching off read my blog post 'Simple Living'.

If you are struggling with work related stress then you will love these two blog posts.  The first is a great interview with 'Emilie Wapnick, multipotentialite blogger & professional multi-tasker extraordinaire' featured on the fabulous website Let's Radiate

The second is a great blog post called 'how to love working for yourself' written by the very lovely Jo Crawford at Crafting the Sacred.

You are so very important, take time out today to ease stress and make a start towards a PMS free life. For more ways to reduce the stress in your life and other ways to tackle PMS look out for my new ebook launching soon. 

   Jo x