There is nothing worse than having to go to work on your period. You wake up in the morning and have been greeted by Mother Nature’s gift, and then you remember you have to go to work. Damn.
I was reading an article on Endometriosis UK’s website, which gives details about Menstrual Health at Work, which got me thinking about how I have navigated my own periods, and things that I have found to help over the years.
As someone who struggles with incredibly heavy and painful periods, I have compiled a list of the Top 5 Tips on How to manage work-life during your period, and hopefully help you get through the day, or week.
Keep reading below!
1. Wear Comfortable Clothing
It might seem obvious, but wearing loose and comfortable clothing on your period makes life so much easier.
Stretchy pants/leggings, a baggy t-shirt and a comfortable and cosy hoodie can work wonders for how you feel. I get so bloated on my period, and I find loose clothing helps me feel more confident in hiding the bloating, and doesn’t feel tight around my stomach.
Wearing tight jeans and restrictive clothing will only put pressure on your stomach, and make you feel uncomfortable, and isn’t practical during your heavy and painful flow.
2. Have an Emergency Period Kit
Something I always make sure I take with me in my bag, is an emergency kit of items that can help me in my time of need, and can really help me manage my work-life during my period.
Periods are unpredictable, and we never know when we can be caught out with a leak, or excruciating pain and fatigue.
This can be personal to you, and can include everything from spare pads/tampons, spare underwear, wipes, tissues, pain killers, water bottle, TENS machine, etc. You can really personalise it to you.
It’s really comforting and reassuring that if you feel you are struggling within work, you have a ready-made kit with you at all times.
3. Ask To Take More Breaks
Now, I know this may not be a possibility for everyone, as every workplace is different, but I find being open and honest with your manager, and letting them know how you feel is so important.
If you are not feeling the best, discuss this with your manager to see if you can take a few more, shorter breaks, to give you time to go to the toilet, or have a little rest,
I luckily have a very understanding manager, and I hope you do too!
4. Work from home
Again, I understand this isn’t something a lot of people can do. But if you do have the option for flexible working, working from home during your period can be the best thing for you.
You can find a comfortable place to work in your house, you can wear whatever clothing is comfortable, and you are close to your home comforts, which we all need!
Discuss with your manager if this is a possibility, and if something can be arranged.
5. Take time to take care of YOU!
Sometimes we can get so lost in work, and how busy we are that we forget to look after ourselves.
We can do so much to prepare ourselves for the work-day. Making sure you get plenty of rest, taking a nice bath, and getting up in plenty of time to prepare for the day.
Take some time to think about what your body needs, and get into a good routine.
I hope the above, are some helpful options. But communication with your work place is most important, so that they know how you feel, and you can work together to find what works best for you.
Please see my other post on The BEST Period & Endometriosis Pain Relief: Review of Myoovi for the best device for period pain relief.
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