If you have a regular cycle, the key lies in becoming more in touch with what’s normal for you and then working to enhance the effects. For example, some believe that overdoing it during your period can lead to lower energy by the time you get to ovulation – and vice versa.

Dr Matutyte warns that hormonal influences also vary from person to person. We won’t all experience the same level of hormonal peak, so while we might be able to capitalise on the temporary boost in cognitive and emotional capacity that ovulation offers, there’s no one-size-fits-all rule. It’s also true that we don’t all feel great at the same point in our cycle; some women feel switched on and powerful during their periods, while others feel great throughout the first half of their cycle.

Few of us will have the flexibility to save up big tasks every month. You can’t predict when you’ll be asked to make a presentation and probably won’t be able to sync your cycle to the company calendar. But when timings do align, you can use that knowledge to give you an extra edge.

And of course, you need to be thinking about the fundamentals of wellbeing all month long. Dr Geige says: “If you consistently notice a surge in confidence and creativity during ovulation, it could be advantageous to align certain tasks with this period. However, it’s equally important to recognise that productivity is influenced by a myriad of factors beyond hormonal fluctuations. A woman’s experience of her menstrual cycle can vary significantly from month to month, influenced by stress, sleep, nutrition and external pressures.”

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