Empowering yourself through the perimenopause transition 

Simple steps to feel on top of your perimenopause wellbeing

  1. Don’t fight it, understand it. All women and people who menstruate will reach menopause. The experience is different for everyone, but gaining some understanding into how hormone change can impact body and brain can help you through. As can sharing your experiences.

  2. Take action and listen to your body - whether it’s taking supplements, tweaking your diet, committing to more exercise, exploring alternative therapies or taking HRT there is real power in paying attention to their impact on your body, your symptoms and how you feel. Listen and learn from other’s experience and knowledge but KNOW that your own experience is valid too.

  3. Action is sometimes inaction. Perimenopause is a transition stage. I liken it to the caterpillar going into its cocoon - in order to reach the next stage it must stop and transform. So rest when you need to rest and allow yourself to notice when you’re tired. Busy is a badge of honour that has been forced upon us by societal norms. We don’t have to conform. 

  4. Ask yourself, who do I want to be and what do I need to take action on to be that image of my future self? I always say I want to be fit and well enough to consider running a marathon or climbing mountains when I’m 70. Which means I need to support body, brain and heart to stay strong enough to do so. 

  5. Track. It’s a part of paying attention. Track your symptoms, your menstrual cycle. See if you can notice triggers (alcohol really impacts my sleep for example) and explore whether the actions you’re taking are having an impact (I noticed that adding linseed to my morning smoothie/porridge really benefited my skin over the course of a month - much less itchy). 

  6. Simple actions are always worth taking. Healthy perimenopause doesn’t have to be complicated. These 5 things are a great place to start.

    1. Drink water

    2. Eat plenty of plants (especially green ones!)

    3. Move your body daily (and find movement you love to do)

    4. Get outside in nature, as often as you can

    5. Rest and sleep well

Want some help in finding the right focus? Why not book in for a Perimenopause Power Hour.

One hour to focus on your wellbeing and to create an action plan. £99

PerimenopauseLesley Waldron