How I Run My Business in the DEPTHS OF MY LUTEAL PHASE

Work and Energy During the Late Luteal Phase

The creator documents several workdays during the late luteal phase, when she feels tired and less motivated. Rather than stopping work completely, she adjusts her workload to match her capacity.

Working More Gently

She works from bed, takes breaks, and changes a planned video to feel more conversational instead of forcing herself to make a heavily scripted one.

She outlines and films a video, then sends the footage to her editor. She usually makes the thumbnail too, which helps her mentally close out her part of the project. On a lower-capacity day, she postpones the thumbnail and decides to take the following day off.

Tracking Her Cycle Flexibly

She tracks her cycle but tries not to focus too intensely on the day number or assume it dictates how she will feel. Instead, she prefers to pay attention to her actual energy and mood.

She has also experimented with fully resting versus doing a manageable amount of work on low-energy days, noticing which leaves her feeling better. In this vlog, she is glad she continued with a lighter workday after a frustrating morning.

Evening Routine and Reflection

Because she says she can be prone to insomnia before her period, she avoids scrolling at night. Instead, she opts for a hot shower, easygoing TV, reading, and an early bedtime.

She views the luteal phase as a possible time for reflection, when recurring frustration or dread may reveal what is not working in one’s life. She presents this as her personal perspective and notes that experiences vary.

Everyday Comfort

She takes her dog for a walk, enjoys the cooler fall weather, and winds down with The Office. She also tries on dark-wash jeans and brown ankle boots.

Other Details

She mentions a persistent clicking sensation in her throat that has been frustrating during filming, and says she is looking into ways to reduce the sound in recordings.

Locations, products, and people mentioned: Chicago, where her husband Cole was traveling for work; Whisper Flow, a voice-to-text app; Frame.io, for video review and editing; ClickUp, for team task management; Rag & Bone jeans; Dolce Vita boots; Jillz Guerin; and her husband, Cole.