Reflections on the things my body taught me on my Breast Cancer Journey The Most important thing I learned was to listen to my body, soul, and spiritual instincts before, during, and after my breast cancer surgeries.  It became so important to put me first and not compromise my fundamental needs.  This was a practice I had begun over the last 10 years.  I took that "People Pleasing " to a new height.  I had no boundaries as it related to going all in to help others succeed at the cost of my own balanced well being. Through it all, the fundamental thing I will not sacrifice is my quality rest ever again. Ten ways I foster good quality rest as a fundamental component of my balanced living I established a bedtime!  For me, 930 p.m. works great to allow me 8 hours or more of rest.  Of course, I adjust the time as necessary if I need to rise earlier, but I make sure I allow a minimum of eight hours of quality rest time.  There are times where I may not sleep the full eight hours,