Getting Back to Basics

The last week or so has been filled with multi-day celebrations, out-of-town visitors, roller coasters, birthday cake, pizza, and late nights. I've had a blast, but now, before Christmas in L.A. and New Year's in New York, it's time to get back to basics.

The most important of these self-care basics is rest.

I'll admit it -- I haven't been giving myself adequate time to rest lately. The excitement of my days compels me to bolt out of bed after 7ish hours of sleep, and I fill my days with so much activity that there's really no time to nap. I've loved every second of those crazy busy, very fun days, but I'm forcing myself to slow down and remember that cancer loves a tired person.

I've relaxed for most of the day. The gloomy weather here in L.A. has provided the perfect backdrop for my PJs-all-day attire, and my bed has been especially comfy. Don't get me wrong -- I feel great and could absolutely go at full blast if I wanted to, but I don't need to do that every day to prove to myself that I can.

So much of this cancer-beating battle is mental. Feeling good and knowing that I'm doing well is the fuel that keeps me going. And feeling rested is the foundation of feeling good. Sometimes, because I live for living life to the max, I forget how important rest is. But I remembered, and that's progress.

So, without further ado, I'm going to get back to relaxing. This next yawn and rejuvenating stretch is for you.