The creators are in motion
Words on movement, hormones, and listening within
Today, I ran 3km to burn some energy. As I passed people — young, old, slow, fast — I couldn’t help but wonder: how happy are we all with the way we have used, and are still using, our bodies?
Sports lovers raised me (that’s kind to say—more like addicts lol).
No matter the hangover, late-night sleep, or homework, every weekend, my parents woke us at 8 am to go to the club and do sports for at least one hour.
Ski, tennis, gym, golf (not a sport but ok), dance class, and every other option you can imagine.
Back then, it was the worst thing ever.
Today, I am only grateful to my parents for having planted the seed of movement in my life.
Movement, hormones, and listening within
I’ve learned that movement is not something you should do every day the same way, because, well, we’re beings with a hormonal cycle.
We cannot pretend to run 15k at the same speed when we’re ovulating vs when bleeding.
We cannot expect to feel hyped about our slow yoga when we’re in our follicular phase.
Most women's bodies (not all) don’t work like that.
I’ve started syncing my workouts to my cycle— lifting when I’m feeling energized and strong, resting when I’m bleeding, and learning to listen to what my body asks, instead of pressuring myself to perform constantly. It’s changed everything.
People who create are in motion
What I do have to say is that movement has been a key player in my creativity, ideas, art, and overall well-being.
Movement is a silent hacker, and unfortunately, not many artists talk about it.
Maybe because it’s not the case for everyone.
However, every artist I know in my life is constantly in motion.
Either walking to endless meetings the whole day, doing lower-impact workouts like yoga or pilates, or lifting weights and running.
People who create are in motion.
And it makes all the sense.
When we move, our brains also do.
When we sleep, our brain remains active unconsciously, but this is different from the focused, creative energy that movement sparks while we are awake.
Conscious movement is the name of the game
Imagine staying the whole day sitting, watching a series, or working the entire day, and heading directly home to work on a creative project.
Perhaps this approach works for artists like painters, ceramicists, and sculptors…
But for me, a writer, it just wouldn’t.
Movement is key to catching the ideas.
But not just movement.
Conscious movement.
I don’t just run—I observe what’s around me and let the mind flow.
I surrender to my yoga practice when I’m on my period to slow down at every level.
I don’t just lift weights. I love feeling energized afterwards to start my day.
The creators are in motion.
Where to start?
Movement is more than just physical; it’s a spark for your creative fire. When you move your body, you move your mind:
So, how can you start moving in a way that fuels your creativity? Here are some simple, cycle-aware tips to guide you:
Check in with your body today.
What kind of movement feels like creative fuel? A gentle stretch to open space, or a quick burst of energy to lift your mood?Try one new movement this week.
Let your body explore something fresh: a new hobby, a dance, or a stretch. Notice how this shift can open your mind to new thoughts and inspiration.Tune your movement to your cycle phases.
When bleeding, move gently to listen and reflect! Creativity can be born from stillness, too.
In your follicular phase, let curiosity guide you to experiment and play in your movement and art.
At ovulation, channel your peak energy into bold, expressive movement.
During your luteal phase, ground yourself with calming movement and let ideas settle and mature.
Create a ritual to honor your body and creativity.
After moving, pause to breathe, journal, sketch, or simply sit with whatever ideas come to mind. Movement clears the path for creation, so give your mind space to catch those sparks.
Thanks for reading this far <3 Wishing you a beautiful day ahead. Until next Sunday…
Stay wild,
Isabella