Prioritizing mental well-being is crucial for success in sport. Throughout each phase of the menstrual cycle, our mental state is affected, so it’s important to give ourselves grace. We may find it harder to perform due to emotions like irritability, anxiety, and mood swings. While these feelings are completely normal, remember that just because they’re normal doesn’t mean there’s nothing we can do about them. Understanding how each phase impacts our mental health can help us perfor...