CYCLICAL LIVING

Journal Prompts
A guide to take you from feeling
inconvenienced and burdened by your
cyclical nature to reconnecting to your
intuition and inner guidance system to find
more purpose in your days.

REBECCA RANKIN | WOMEN'S MOON WISDOM

You're
1. You're a motivated woman who wants to access your hormonal
strengths during each phase of your cycle and are tired of society

IN THE trying to convince you that your cycle is a burden & an

inconvenience.

RIGHT PLACE IF... 2. Or you just want to feel comfortable in your body and be in tune
with the ebb & flow of your energy throughout the month so you
can show up as the best version of yourself for you and your
family
3. Or you feel like you weren't ever given any 'user manual' when you
started having a cycle and just want to understand the changes
your body goes through each month so that you can tap into your
body's natural blueprint for health and well-being

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Hi there!
Welcome
For far too long, we as women and those with female biochemistry, have been
made to believe that having a cycle means surrendering and accepting to a life
of being slightly miserable, overwhelmed, and exhausted.

That doesn't have to be a normal part of life.

If we actually trust our intuition, and listen to that inner knowing that something
needs to change, then we stand a chance at preventing dis-ease, improving our
relationships and self-esteem, and having a life filled with joy and purpose.

And it's not about getting healthy for health's sake. It's more about when you're
feeling good in your bodyMind, you have the energy to create the life you've been
dreaming of.

So my hope is that these journal prompts give you the opportunity in your day to
check in with your needs and desires so that you are more deeply connected to
your intuition and your inner guidance system. Use your cyclical nature as your
inner compass that points you on your path of live your joyful, purposeful life.

Love,
Rebecca Rankin
Founder of Women's Moon Wisdom, LLC

P.S.~ You can either print the pdf or fill it out right from your computer. Enjoy!

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 Table of
Contents
What You'll Learn

01 INNER NEW MOON

Journal prompts to help you connect to the energy of your needs
during your menstrual cycle.

02 INNER WAXING MOON

These journal prompts will help you access your strengths during your
follicular phase of your cycle

03 INNER FULL MOON

Discover your hormonal advantages of your ovulatory phase and step
into this putward expression of yourself.

04 INNER WANING MOON

Begin to turn inward during your luteal phase and use these
prompts to reconnect to the part of you that need nourishing.

05 DIVING DEEPER
Learn how to dive deeper into cyclical living and discover how
we can work together to create an action plan that will guide
you in reconnecting to your intuition to bring more purpose
into your days.

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 Inner New Moon Phase
Menstruation Phase: Days 1-7

Let go & Call In

Often times we just want to curl up into a little ball when it's "that time of the month". So... this might be
the part of your phase that you are most familiar with. It might also be the part of the phase that you feel
is the most inconveniencing. I get it.

Well... let's go over the 101 basics of the menstrual phase and see if you can acknowledge just how
amazing your body and cycle really are!

The beginning of each cycle starts the first day of your period. It's the time that we honor releasing the old
to make room for a fresh start.

What's up with my hormones now? In this phase, the shedding of your Uterine lining occurs. Estrogen &
progesterone are at their lowest, triggering your bleeding. This also causes your energy, mood, & libido to
be low.

What does that actually look like? Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone are at their lowest levels
and enables the right & left hemispheres of the brain to be in greater communication with each other
which allows you to judiciously evaluate aspects of your life.

This is the time to tune into your intuition and listen to what your gut is telling you needs to change and
what you need more of in your life

Affirmation: 'I sink into my depths and listen to my dreams'

- Lucy Pearce

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 INNER NEW MOON:
LET GO

What are you ready to release? Take some time to fill in the space below with
all the things you are ready to release.

SO THAT I MAY HAVE MORE ROOM FOR ABUNDANCE, I AM READY TO LET GO OF...

WHAT WOULD IT FEEL FREEING TO SAY "NO" TO?

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 INNER NEW MOON

Journal Prompt: As I turn inward & reflect, I

am grateful for the lessons where I learned...

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INNER NEW MOON:
CALL IN

Take some time to write out your intentions for this next cycle. What do you want
to call in?

THIS CYCLE/MONTH, I CALL IN...

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 Inner Waxing Moon
Follicular Phase: The week after your period
ends ; Days 8-13

Think Big
Phew! That moment when you realize your period is
over and wow, you've got the go-get 'em attitude
to start new things, brainstorm, and get a roll on
life
The follicular phase starts the first day after your
period ends - the first day you are no longer
bleeding.
With a boost in hormones and a fresh outlook, you
might find yourself saying 'Yes!' to ALL the things.

What's up with my hormones now?

Affirmation:
Estrogen & testosterone levels begin to increase.
Your pituitary gland releases follicle stimulating
hormone (FSH) which triggers a follicle in the ovary 'I step forward
in action with
to mature enough to prepare to release an egg at
ovulation. Energy, mood, & libido all rise.

What does that actually look like?

lightness of
Your estrogen levels rise and boost your brains heart'
ability to plan, strategize, & solve problems.
This is when hormonal levels spark creativity and
- Lucy Pearce
make it a great time to start something new.

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 THINK BIG

MY BIG PICTURE DREAMS ARE...

THREE THINGS I CAN DO TO MOVE TOWARD MY DREAMS ARE...

1.

2.

3.

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 INNER WAXING MOON

Journal Prompt: Free write time!

Set a timer for 5 minutes (or more) & write down all the words that come to
mind when you 'Think Big'. No need to edit. Just write whatever comes up.

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INNER WAXING MOON:
THINK BIG

WHAT WOULD IT FEEL AMAZING TO SAY "YES" TO?

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST EVENT COMING UP IN THIS CYCLE/MONTH?

HOW CAN I MAKE IT TRULY SPECIAL?

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Inner Full Moon
Ovulation Phase: Halfway point in
cycle; Days 14-18
Visibility
Community. Collaboration. Outward expression. Team work. Put yourself out there and know that you
are magnetic in attracting what you want.

We're at the halfway point in your cycle and this is often your peak in outward expression! You're
probably feeling more inclined to be more visible and put yourself out there.
Even an introvert (like myself) feels a bit extra social during this phase of my cycle. [As I text friends and
family random "Hi! How's it going?' messages]

What's up with my hormones now?

Your pituitary gland releases luteinizing hormone (LH) stimulation the egg to release from the follicle.
Your estrogen & testosterone peak and your energy, mood, and libido are at their highest.

What does that actually look like?

The surging of Estrogen to its peak level lead to a boost in synaptic connections within the brain which
increase sharpness and communication skills as well as creativity.
This is likely when you'll feel most social, outgoing & verbal. It's also the time to have any difficult
conversations.

Affirmation:
'I embrace my life with
love and generate
beauty around me.'
- Lucy Pearce

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 INNER FULL MOON

Journal Prompt: What does being visible look like to me?

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INNER FULL MOON:
VISIBILITY

IF I COULD LIVE AS MY TRUE SELF UNINHIBITED, WHAT WOULD I BE DOING?

HOW CAN I EXPRESS MY CREATIVE ENERGY IN A FUN AND SOUL-NOURISHING WAY?

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INNER FULL MOON:
VISIBILITY

HOW DOES BALANCE FIT INTO MY CURRENT LIFE?

WHERE AND HOW CAN IT SHOW UP MORE?

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 Inner Waning Moon
Luteal Phase: Last week to 10 days before next

Boundaries
period; Days 19-28

Your luteal phase can sometimes get a bad wrap,

too (think PMS). This is the time we start to turn
inward and start to nourish ourselves.
And I don't blame us. In a society that boasts
networking, socializing, putting others first, it's no
wonder that we tend to overextend ourselves
when our biochemistry is yelling "Slow down!"

What's up with my hormones now?

Once the egg is released, your body will have a
surge of progesterone. Then once your body
confirms you aren't pregnant, all hormones begin
to decrease. Your energy, mood, and libido
decrease. The shifting and dropping of hormones
that occurs in this phase contribute to the mood
changes in Pre Menstrual Syndrome

What does that actually look like?

The falling levels of estrogen, testosterone,
progesterone and serotonin help to balance our
outward focus of nurturing others by allowing us
to turn inward and nurture ourselves.
There is a natural inclination to finishing projects
and tying up loose ends. Without high estrogen
levels to buffer, you may feel more sensitive or
emotional, especially if you don't have boundaries
in place.

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INNER WANING MOON:
BOUNDARIES

WHAT WOULD IT MEAN TO ME TO HAVE BOUNDARIES THAT SUPPORT ME?

WHAT BOUNDARIES AM I CRAVING IN MY WORK/RELATIONSHIPS/LIFE RIGHT NOW?

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INNER WANING MOON:
BOUNDARIES

WHAT BOUNDARIES WOULD SUPPORT MY ENERGY RIGHT NOW?

WHAT DO I NEED TO THINK/DO/FEEL/BELIEVE IN ORDER TO SET AND STICK TO

BOUNDARIES THAT SERVE ME?

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 INNER WANING MOON

Journal Prompt: Free write time!

Set a timer for 5 minutes (or more) & write down all the words that come to
mind when you 'Boundaries'. No need to edit. Just write whatever comes up.

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 Final Thoughts
Your Inner Guidance System

"When we lose trust in our bodies, we lose trust in ourselves.

What we have been led to believe are weaknesses - the ebbs &
flows of our hormones, our cycles, our moods - are in fact
strengths that give us deepened intuition, creative reserves, the
ability to connect with others, and tremendous social
advantages." - Dr. Aviva Romm, MD

The more that we become body literate and trust our bodies, the
more that we can see how our cycles are helping us to make more
mindful choices each day. Your monthly hormonal reset gives you
insight and keeps your bodyMind in balance.

It's easy to get swept away and ignore the cues our cycle gives us
and instead, we try to fit ourselves into the same routine pattern
day in and day out and then wonder why we feel like we are a
different person from one week to the next.

It's hard to know how fully you can step into your life until you take
into consideration your cyclical nature. If anything, recognizing
how your cycle effects your mental, physical, and overall well-being
allows you to give yourself some grace.

Take WITH ME
A JOURNEY

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 MOVING FORWARD

Sooo, what should I do next ?

Journaling is a great place to start with cyclical living. It allows you the opportunity to pause
and reconnect to your needs and desires as they shift throughout the month.
The next step for you is to realign your work flow, exercise, and nutrition to be in alignment
with your cycle. Sound overwhelming? It doesn't have to be. I am here to support your.
Honoring the ebb and flow of your energy can look like shifting your self care practices to
match each phase of your cycle. And by doing that, you are better able to create hormonal
balance. You'll feel less burdened by your cyclical nature and instead, feel empowered by it.

I love it! Tell me more.

Want an action plan to help you dive deeper into living in alignment with your cycle?
Then check out Women's Moon Wisdom: The Self-Care Framework to live in sync with your cycle
and feel better than ever all month long.

You will learn how to work with your body's natural rhythm (not against it) to better manage
your energy and moods.

With cycle specific yoga, meditation and other self-care practices, you will feel empowered by
your cycle, rather than burdened by it so you can step into your life with purpose and in
alignment with your true nature.

Sounds AMAZING! How does it work?

When you sign up for the Women's Moon Wisdom Self-Care Framework, you will receive instant
access to 30 days of yoga & movement practices, 30 days of breath work and meditation
practices, downloadable habit trackers, informative videos - all of which are divided into the 4
phases of your inner cycle.
You will have lifetime access to this course meaning that you can keep coming back to it as a
resource to lean into month after month. Also, as I upgrade the course, you will have those
updates too.

Click here to get started: www.rebeccarankinyoga.com/begintoday

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 MEET
THE
Teacher

Rebecca is a Certified Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher of

nearly 20 years, Sound & Reiki Practitioner, Women's
Holistic Hormone Health Educator and Mama of Two.
Her mission is to help and inspire others to create a life "I choose to
of freedom by feeling good in their body, reconnecting to
their inner guidance system, living their true purpose make the rest
and sharing that version of themselves with the world.
She currently lives in Northern Michigan with her super of my life the
eco-conscious husband, young daughter and son.
best of my life."
Be sure to listen to stories, guidance, and tips on her -Louise Hay
podcast "The Women's Moon Wisdom Podcast"
wherever you find your favorite shows.

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