How to Organize Your Digital Life with the Moon Cycle—So Technology Works for You (Not Against You)

The Digital Chaos We’re All Drowning In

Does this sound familiar? You get a message on WhatsApp, then a voice note on Facebook Messenger, a text from a friend, a Telegram notification from a group you forgot you joined, 10 new personal emails screaming about “LAST CHANCE DEALS!”, 50 more in your work inbox offering “game-changing strategies” (which may or may not be clickbait), and a few Instagram DMs—one from some guy with a profile full of blurry gym selfies and of course there is always the promise of financial freedom through crypto (hard pass).

And let’s not even talk about Pinterest boards, saved Instagram posts, and that growing list of browser tabs you swear you’ll read later (but never do). Who can keep up?!

Even when you do find something interesting, it turns into a rabbit hole—you don’t have time to look at it now, so you save it… and then it disappears into the void. Or you meticulously organize everything into folders, only to never open them again.

Then, when it’s finally quiet and you have time to catch up? The last thing you want to do is look at another screen. Sigh.

I get it. And that’s exactly why I wanted to write about practical ways to stay informed and organized—without the overwhelm.

The Problem with Traditional Digital Organization

Most of us try to solve digital clutter by saving, sorting, or silencing—but none of these actually help us stay on top of what matters.

• 📂 Organizing into folders? Great… but if you never go back to read them, you’ve just hidden them away.

• 🔕 Turning off notifications? Peaceful, sure—but now you have no idea what’s waiting for you.

• 📩 Leaving everything in your inbox? Having just recently hit 9,999 unread emails, my arteries started pulsing every time I looked at my phone. At this point, my inbox isn’t a communication tool—it’s a graveyard for forgotten newsletters and last-chance sales I never signed up for.

So how do we stay informed without drowning in digital noise?

The Wild Woman Way: Organizing Digital Life in Flow with the Moon Cycle

I didn’t always work this way. In fact, I used to push through every task the same way, every week, wondering why some days felt effortless and others felt like a slog. Then I came across Kate Northrup’s book Do Less—and I read it three times when I was desperately searching for a way to well… do less! It completely changed how I approach planning, productivity, and even digital organization. Instead of fighting my natural rhythms, I learned to work with them.

Her work helped me see that our energy isn’t linear—it’s cyclical, just like the moon. Once I started structuring my work accordingly, everything clicked. Now, I use this same approach to keep my digital life in sync with my energy, rather than letting technology dictate my time.

Instead of fighting the flood of information, let’s take a different approach—one that works with your energy, focus, and mental clarity rather than against it.

I’ve found that organizing my digital life in sync with the moon cycle (which mirrors our natural hormone rhythms) helps me:

• Stay on top of tasks without burning out

• Reduce decision fatigue by doing the right tasks at the right time

• Keep my digital space clear and purposeful

Here’s how it works

Follicular / Waxing Quarter – Planning & Initiating

🌱 Your Brain is Primed For: Creativity, problem-solving, new ideas. Estrogen is rising, boosting motivation and energy.

🛠️ Best Digital Organization Tasks:

• Declutter your inbox—archive, delete, or sort emails so they don’t pile up.

• Set up digital systems—create templates, automate workflows, or set up a new note-taking app.

• Map out upcoming projects—use this high-energy phase to brainstorm and make strategic decisions.

✨ Support Tool: My Harmony Planner—Use this time to plan your month, outline key goals, and schedule deep work sessions.

Ovulation / Full Moon – Connect & Be Visible

🌕 Your Brain is Primed For: Social connection, charisma, confidence. Estrogen peaks, making communication easier.

🛠️ Best Digital Organization Tasks:

• Engage on social media—reply to comments, post content, and be active in communities.

• Catch up on emails & messages—connect with clients, colleagues, or potential collaborators.

• Network—schedule coffee chats, attend virtual events, or reconnect with old contacts.

✨ Support Tool: The Friday Huddle—Use this as a check-in to see where engagement is working and where you need to adjust.

Luteal / Waning Quarter – Complete & Focus

🌗 Your Brain is Primed For: Detail work, analysis, tying up loose ends. Progesterone increases, making you more introspective and focused.

🛠️ Best Digital Organization Tasks:

• Deep work—editing, refining, and completing projects.

• Unsubscribe & clean up—remove distractions from your inbox and feeds.

• File & sort—organize notes, digital docs, and downloads.

✨ Support Tool: Seasonal & Cyclical Planning—Perfect time for reviewing progress and adjusting upcoming plans.

Menstrual / New Moon – Rest & Reflect

🌑 Your Brain is Primed For: Intuition, decision-making, inner reflection. Your body is at its lowest energy point, but your right and left brain communicate more effectively, making it ideal for big-picture thinking.

🛠️ Best Digital Organization Tasks:

• Declutter mentally—review your digital tools and decide what’s actually useful.

• Journal & reflect—capture insights about what’s working and what needs to change.

• Reduce screen time—limit social media, emails, and non-essential digital tasks.

✨ Support Tool: Wild Woman Collective—Use this phase to go inward, reflect, and set aligned intentions for the next cycle.

For women who are in post-menopause—this method still applies! In fact, it might even be easier. Instead of tracking your cycle, simply look up at the moon to determine where you are in the cycle and align your tasks accordingly.

Want the Full Breakdown? Join the Wild Woman Collective

In my private Wild Woman Collective, I take this deeper with:

✔️ Detailed task lists for each phase so you know exactly what to focus on
✔️ More insights on the biology behind each phase and why certain tasks feel easier at certain times
✔️ A structured system to keep your digital life in sync with your energy

If you’re ready to move from digital chaos to flow, come join us! 🌙✨