Content Creation Tips: Harnessing Your Energy and Human Design for Productivity and Creativity

In this episode, Cara, founder of Floductivity, discusses how understanding and honoring one's energy cycle and human design can lead to more efficient content creation. 

She explains the significance of planning and creating content based on the menstrual cycle phases—menstruation, follicular, ovulatory, and luteal—and offers tailored advice for each human design type (generators, manifestors, projectors, and reflectors) on how to leverage their unique energetics for content creation. 

Cara emphasizes the importance of self-care, the adaptability of content plans, and the benefits of batching content. She encourages listening to one's inner wisdom and intuition throughout the content creation process to prevent burnout and enhance creativity.

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Episode Resources:

• How to track your energy
• Free Human Design Interactive Workbook
• Free Cycle Vitality Printables
• Work With Me

Transcript

Cara 0:00

It's time, you start working smarter and not harder when it comes to content creation, we all have different energetics when it comes to human design, our cycle, and how we become more efficient is when we understand and we honor our energy. So how do we do that? Well, that's what this episode is about. I'm going to take different aspects of your energy and help you. Create a content creation plan that allows you to tap into your creativity. And flow. With how you are designed. This is a powerful episode and I can't wait to dive in

Speaker 0:36

Welcome to Float Activity, the podcast that guides you on a transformative journey towards spiritual wisdom, self development, and healing practices, all aimed at elevating your intuition and aligning you with your soul's purpose. I'm your host, Cara Dempsey, and I'm thrilled to have you joining me today as we learn together.

Cara 0:58

if you're new here. My name is Cara I am the founder of floductivity this is where we bridge the gap between productivity and spirituality. This is where I teach you about your energy and let you harness your strengths. And we build toolkits where we'd need support. Let's do this and dive in together. So while we are going to dive into the menstrual cycle first, I also talk about the human design types. Now my last episode, I wanted to dive into the menstrual cycle and creating sustainable workflows, but it got long. So I'm going to talk about it here and it's going to be the first aspect I talk about when content creating. And this is something that I really live and die by when it comes to my content. But I always leave room for adaptability. So remember that your energy is up to you to understand and listen to. And allow yourself to listen to the divine wisdom that you have within you. don't force yourself to do something that isn't feeling good in that moment. So let's dive into how we can plan, create, All of our content around our menstrual cycle. In this episode on creating content around your energy. So in a menstrual cycle, there are four phases. And if you're new here, this is something that I've talked about a lot in my previous episodes. But let's just break it down. The menstrual cycle. The first aspect, your first day of your cycle is the first day that you're bleeding of your cycle. This starts on day. Number one of your bleed. if you think of. Menstruation think of it as winter time hibernation. This is where we just kind of sit back. And we allow ourselves to not be out because the weather is gloomy. It's snowy. Think about the energy of winter and that's what we want to feel with this idea of menstruation. And when you are bleeding, this is a great time for introspection brainstorm ideas. And really think about what intentions you want when it comes to your content, whether it's filming reels or tic-tacs, whether it's writing emails, whether it's recording a podcast, a YouTube, any way that you are gathering information and sharing it with people. That is what we're talking about when it comes to content. Even if you're a hairdresser and you post every so often. If you learn to batch on your content, it's going to be easier and you will be more consistent in how you show up in your content. Let's think about what we want. Get really clear on our attentions. You want to rest and relax during this time because. When we allow ourselves and our bodies to rejuvenate and kind of come back to itself. That's when the divine wisdom comes in. So rest have a journal nearby. Raytown any creative ideas that you want to do. This is just where we're allowing that inward energy. We have this inward energy we're relying on ourself and we're going to let this wisdom come to us. We're not going to force it. And this comes when we're resting. We're not forcing our energy to do things that it's not supposed to do. So menstruation start Sunday. Number one, and it can end around day number four, up to day. Number seven of your cycle. If you really feel compelled in this time, you can start. Creating a content calendar. If you want. But you don't even need to do it in this phase. This is the time where we're just being inward with our energy. We're prioritizing rest and relaxation, and we're allowing ourselves to recharge and rejuvenate for the creative work ahead. This is a really inward energy time. it's important because if we're not allowing ourselves to connect with our divine wisdom, it's going to be harder for it to show up. It's like that friend, if you keep ignoring that friend and you're not texting or calling back, they're eventually going to stop trying. That's your intuition. That's your creative endeavors that you're pushing aside. So make time for you to just rest and rejuvenate without scrolling without TV. Sit out in nature and allow you to sit in word. This is a time where you reflect, see what worked for you. This is where you release what doesn't serve you anymore, and you move forward. And we move into the next phase The next phase is the follicular. And we want to think of this as spring time. This can start anywhere on day number five, and it can last all the way up until day 16, 17. Every cycle's different. So it's going to take you tracking and honoring and listening to your energy. To really. Be in tune with the different phases. This is where your energy becomes more outward. This is where you get this increased energy. This is where you can start creating the content, but don't push yourself because sometimes It takes a few days into the follicular phase to have that. Raised vitality. My favorite thing to do in the follicular is plan and investigate. So the last few days I'm currently in my fully Claire, so I am recording, but I also did my research. With my next. Quite a few podcast episodes. I like to do research. I like to pull out different informational pieces. I want to talk about. And so this is where I do my investigation, my research. For my content coming up. I'm also filming right now. And so sometimes I feel like filming and sometimes I like to push it off in the next couple of weeks. But this is where we want to get a clear idea of what our content strategy is going to look like. Again, if you're someone that is only going to post a couple of times a week, that's okay. This is a great time to get clear to say, I'm going to post a reel on Tuesday and I'm going to post a carousel on Thursday and maybe I'll do stories Monday through Friday. Creating your content plan is a. Personal subjective thing. And that's going to be up to you. My content plan always varies. I'm a manifesting generator and I don't like to force things. So right now my podcast and YouTube episodes come out on Tuesdays. I usually try to do an email also on Tuesdays highlighting the. Episode that is coming out that day. A carousel post that talks about why you should listen to my episode and the benefits of the episode. On Wednesdays. I create a carousel about creating a ritual around the content. So usually what I do is my content idea for my podcast episode on Tuesdays. Filters out into the type of content I do for the whole week. No, I also do memes on Mondays and sometimes they correlate and sometimes they don't. Right now. At this very time of recording this episode, I've taken a break of reels and tic-tacs, but. I will probably be back at it soon. So time will tell. I do have a Pinterest strategy as well. And so what I do is when I'm creating content, I will do things in batches. So I will research. A bunch of episodes, I will then plan out when those episodes are going to be airing. And then from there I will record. And then once those are recorded, I will then do another round of content creation. I will create my static images for Instagram. And Pinterest, And then I will post and schedule all them a separate time. And it allows me to get really clear on the energy that I'm putting into that exact thing I'm creating at that moment when I have to record an episode and then edit an episode and then write the show notes and then create the content all like that. For me, it overwhelms me. And so when I can break things into batches really helps me to be able to do more in less time. So when I schedule out my Instagram, Carousels and my Pinterest. I usually do it for a whole month. So the next phase is the Ovulatory phase and we can relate this to summer. We feel more outgoing. We want to be out in nature most people have a little bit more confidence. That's when I usually do a lot of my recording, especially for Tik TOK and reels. If I'm feeling like I'm creative, this is where I will design some digital graphics. This is a time where I will show up on interviews with other people. If I feel like I want to go live on Tik TOK. Or Instagram. This is again where I'll show up more. This is such a short phase. It can be anywhere from day number 14 Number 22 your cycle again. Tracking your cycle is up to you to figure out where that falls. But it's such a short time. And I could be super productive. from the end of my follicular to the middle of my luteal. So I actually do the majority of my content creation. In that time. I always want to plan ahead of time. Now the last phase for me, it's my longest phase. And this can start anywhere day, number 15, and it goes all the way up until the day you bleed. And this time. This luteal phase think of fall, but I like to break it into two sections. The first section feels a lot more like summer. I have a lot more energy. You might not feel that way. Tracking your energy, learning about it. We'll get you to understand that a little bit more. But once you learn your energy and you realize when you're a little bit more productive than other phases, I try to do more of my content at that time. This is a time where I'm still recording. I'm still creating. I have a lot of creative energy during this time. my luteal phase is the catch-all. I review. I create, I plan, I do everything in this time because I just have the energy to be able to put it out there. But towards the end, I have to be really careful. That I'm listening. For one that inner season is coming. And so the end of my middle to end of my luteal phase, inner season, it's time to reflect Review and edit my content. This is maybe what I'm scheduling the things and posting it. This is what I'm really making sure that, that research I've done. And any sort of blog emails I'm writing, I'm reviewing them at this point because have already taken the content. So I'm just looking over everything. I'm refining everything to make sure it's what I want it to be. So what I'm scheduling content. I just use the Metta version for Instagram and I use the Pinterest planning tool as well. So I'm not actually paying for anything when I'm scheduling that content. I do the same thing for my podcast. I can schedule ahead. Same thing with YouTube. these tools allow me to schedule a, up to a month in advance my podcasts and YouTube allow me to go up to more than that. but that way I'm scheduling things about a month and then it gives me time to be able to focus my energy, where I really want it in the different phases of my cycle. And I'm not forcing myself to show up in a way that doesn't feel good. Because for me, that's the way I burnt out. I also really liked to do things a month in advance. And then it gives me an opportunity to review how it felt. See how I can do something different moving forward and really allow myself to connect with my energy on. What feels good in this creation process? Because I think. So many people have these tips and tools on this is how you're supposed to do it. But if it doesn't feel good and it's not connecting with your energy. It's not going to feel good to you. being able to batch a month in advance allows me to do something. See how it feels. And then be able to adjust moving forward. And I really do that a lot in my luteal phase, that reflection and refine the details. I also want to make sure that in the luteal phase, I'm incorporating a lot of self care in the process because my energy is super high and then it drops pretty quickly. And if I'm not in tune with my body, that is when I get overwhelmed. I have put myself in a position that I'm not enjoying the process of the things that I'm doing. So self care is a must during the luteal phase. And of course, menstruation. So consider taking that into ministration as well. That rest. And rejuvenation. So let's talk about content creation around your energy type in human design. Learning about your human design can really help you understand your energetics. I can tell that a lot of people don't feel resonant with their type. And that's because there's certain aspects of their human design. They're not in alignment with. the more we can understand the different energetics with energy centers, our inner authority. Our strategy. The more we become in alignment with our type. But right now, I am going to break down the type and how we should use this in our content creation. So first up we have the generators, we have the builders. this applies to manifesting generators. I am a manifesting generator. And so this is. Important for generators to focus on consistency and quality in your content creation. And leveraging your sustain energy to cultivate a loyal audience over time. So it's important for you to establish a regular posting schedule, to maintain a consistent presence, and that helps build anticipation among your followers. So they know what to expect from you. So a manifesting generator, you're an action taker. So the strategy is to combine your proactive approach of adaptability and versatility. In your content creation process. So embrace your multi-passionate nature and explore diverse topics, formats, and even platforms. So tangible suggestions is experiment with different content mediums, such as blogs, videos, podcasts, social media. And see what feels good to you and allow yourself to pivot when you feel the need to, When I was talking about the menstrual phases is I like to batch. I like to refine my process. And be able to refine my process. Every time I worked through it, I'm trying to make my process more efficient every time I do it. knowing that sometimes leaving out a certain social media platform in that month. It's okay. If it's taking away from your energy. From one. Because you're not giving it all to another. Then that is what you're supposed to do. You're supposed to follow the passions and the energy of what lights you up. It's important as a manifesting generator to follow your intuition. And respond to emerging topics or trends. That are within your niche. And allow you to come at it with enthusiasm. It's also fun to collaborate with other creators or brands that amplify your reach. And leverage your combined strengths. So think about being a guest on a podcast or going on live with someone else. Those are ways that you can really extend that reach for your audience and reaching new people. Next we have at manifestors you're meant to initiate. your strategy is to embrace spot Navy and boldness in your content creation. Allow yourself the freedom. To initiate an innovate without over-planning. So coming up with a strict content plan may not be in your energetics. So some suggestions are creating content. In bursts of your inspiration. When you feel called to share your ideas. Experiment with different formats. And platforms to keep your content fresh and engaging. consider sharing behind the scenes, glimpses into your creative process. To captivate your audience's attention. If you were a projector, you're a guide. So your strategy is to focus on depth in your content creation. So offer insights, wisdom, and guidance that resonate with your unique perspective and expertise. So some suggestions are share in depth analysis, case studies, personal stories that offer valuable insights and lessons. For your audience. Make sure you're taking time to research and reflect on topics. Before sharing your perspectives, ensuring that your content is thorough and well-informed. And lastly foster meaningful connections with your audience by inviting them to share their experiences and their perspectives. That also creates a supportive and inclusive community. Lastly, we have the reflectors, the mirrors, and your strategy is to embrace adaptability. And openness in your content creation approach. So reflect the energy and interests of your audience while remaining true to your authentic self. So some suggestions would be take inspirations from current events, trends, and conversations within your niche. To guide your creation process. Also incorporate diverse. Perspectives and voices into your content. To foster inclusivity And empathy. Lastly, prioritize self care and emotional wellbeing throughout your content creation journey. Allow yourself the space and time to recharge as needed. Social media has always been a struggle for me. And so creating systems and processes has allowed me to show up. When I feel like energetically, I can be myself. And so I thought I would share these different tips and tools about using my cycle and using your human design. In a way to create a content creation process. That's uniquely tailored to your energy. I would love to hear any takeaways that you got from this episode. That's going to help you in your content creation journey. You can email me or tell me in the comments. Your number one takeaway. Thank you so much for being here. I appreciate you. As we wrap up this episode, remember that leaving a five-star review, subscribing or sharing this content. You're not just supporting my podcast. You're actively contributing to the flow of the seven universal laws. We are cultivating a vibrant flowing stream of positivity and wisdom. So keep riding that cosmic current, keep sharing the love and until our next rendezvous stay true to your unique flow. I see you in the next adventure. We'll chat soon. If you want to learn more, check the show notes and all the links mentioned at CaraDempsey.com/115.