Yes I agree, Diane especially point number 3. The problem with me is I always put my hubby's needs before my own. And I think I'll do the same when we have children. This makes me so exhausted that sometimes it affects my health. I realised that my needs are just as important as the rest of my family members. I should give myself a little treat once a week. Pamper myself to a spa, pedicure or set aside some time shopping with friends.

Yes I agree, Diane especially point number 3. The problem with me is I always put my hubby's needs before my own. And I think I'll do the same when we have children. This makes me so exhausted that sometimes it affects my health. I realised that my needs are just as important as the rest of my family members. I should give myself a little treat once a week. Pamper myself to a spa, pedicure or set aside some time shopping with friends.

if you do it now, you will probably do it then too :)  of course then you will not only be putting hubby first, but also child!!  it's SO important to take some time to renew - even if it's nothing more than a long hot bath … or lets face it!  just a shower alone!!  lol

Not so sure where I read this, probably from a zen book I've  read before, but it mentioned about one very basic philosophy in life that can benefit us all.
 
“When I'm hungry, I eat. When I'm thirsty, I drink. When I'm tired, I rest. When I'm happy, I laugh. When I'm sad, I cry.”
 
So with this, it's good that we always listen to what our body is telling us so that when we're tired, we should take a break and rest.

I agree, it's a great quote! We spend so much time builidng our lives around the hands of a clock instead of our physical and mental needs, don't you think?

Diane's spot on about listening to our bodies. I find when I keep going and going and going without a break and little sleep, my immune system falls apart. I pick up coughs and colds and bugs at the drop of a hat. Even just in the last few months, it's been like that. But when I stop trying to do an impression of the Energiser bunny and actually begin taking time to do basic things like eat right and drink more Vitamin C, I feel much better!

Our bodies are so much smarter than our brains when it comes to knowing what we need. Right now I'm glugging down orange juice with mango and bottles of cranberry juice like mad, but it's working.

That's interesting, Diane. I should try the naked fruit drinks one of these days. I drink Brand's Essence of Chicken when I feel tired. For those not in the know, it's a herbal drink derived from the essence of chicken which, is free from fats, cholestrol, preservatives, artificial colouring and flavouring, and low in sodium. It tastes yucky but it gives you a boost of energy and also good for the health.

Well first of all, my dad is someone who drinks any yucky stuff so long as it's good for his health but my mom is otherwise. I guess I take after my dad. Hmmm come to think of it, I'm the only one who takes after my dad…lol! I've drank all kinds of yucky stuff…even crocodile skin which is boiled…it's said that the juice is good for athmatics and frankly speaking, it's hard to swallow!! I even had Yakult drink beside me just to wash it down.

 
Well, I survived!! lol! When I take in these yucky drinks, I don't think of the taste. Just close my eyes and swallow. I'm used to it now.