Friday, August 3, 2012

Well-being

I need to chill out more. Like really, consciously, relax. It is funny how signs, so tiny and seemingly insignificant, can remind us that stress will manifest in all manner of forms. This week, I've had a crazy painful, on again-off again sensation in my front tooth. Similar to a raw nerve being struck. Until this started happening, I was unaware that I actually grind my teeth. And not just while sleeping. This strange nerve pain highlighted that fact for me. I seriously grit my teeth. When I'm worried or cranky or over-tired. And now I am aware of it, I have no excuse but to actually do something about it. 

So the last few days I've endeavoured to let things wash over me a little more. Not dwell on silly things or worry over things I cannot change or things that may never happen. Try to be more patient with the boys and not raise my voice as often. And just get out there, in the freezing cold, sun shiny days. Sitting on the ground of a fabulous park in the middle of Darling Harbour yesterday afternoon, was so very good for my soul. Felix napped in the stroller, while Angus ran up and slid down the giant slide, countless times. Screeching, laughing, having a blast, with a bunch of kids he'd only just met. Now that is well-being.






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13 comments:

  1. alisonAugust 3, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    Oh Jules, I love this post. Well, I love all of your posts, but this is a cracker. I've been grinding my teeth all day! Yes, slow down. Just slow down and enjoy the moment. I have to tell myself that ALL the time. Gorgeous pics of fun times, looks like a wonderfully relaxing day in the park. Thanks for your comments (header was made by my clever gal) and I hope that you have a great weekend too. xo

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  2. Anna @ green tea n toastAugust 3, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    Paul grinds his teeth terribly and it was causing real problems, so he now has a mouth guard that he has to wear at night. Works really well. Good on you for chilling out though. And I LOVED that park in Darling Harbour. That slide is great - and yes I have been on it! xx

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  3. Mum on the RunAugust 3, 2012 at 11:18 PM

    Yes, 'relax' is on my to-do list too!!!!
    So glad you took some time to do just that - and hope that tooth doesn't give you too much grief.
    xxx

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  4. leanne can blogAugust 4, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    Looks like a lovely time, glad you were able to recognise that you need to chill a bit &sounds like you managed it for a while.
    That slide looks fabulous.

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  5. SimAugust 4, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    I need to do this more often! I love the days where I drop everything and just enjoy watching my children play in the sunshine. It's funny how I can so easily forget how much joy it brings when I'm caught up in the silly little things in my life.

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  6. Elisa {With Grace and Eve}August 4, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    Love this post! I often remind myself to consciously relax. The more I do it, the more naturally it comes I think! I used to grind my teeth too, especially in my sleep! Slowing down, especially before bed and eating meals slower helped me xx

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  7. Naturally CarolAugust 4, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    Lovely pics of your kids, I love the dancing water too!

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  8. At Number 32August 4, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    Saying it and doing it can be completly different things. Hats off to you for actually DOING IT!! Time outdoors, enjoying the sunshine, the moments and the simple things helps put things in perspective for me too!

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  9. LionessLadyAugust 4, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    Get thee to a dentist Missy! It's good to though that you can take stock of those things that stress you out and purposefully put a stop to them. By the way, I love that big wide slide... perfect to fit my big wide rear!!! I have such trouble fitting on slides in playgrounds these days... anyone else finding that????

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  10. MaxabellaAugust 5, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    I totally relate to this, Jules. I kinda wrote about it myself today. I find it endlessly difficult to relax because the worry and responsibility just never goes away. I have yet to master the art of ignoring it. But I am trying.

    You definitely need more of these kind of days so you can stop gritting your lovely teeth!!!

    x

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  11. CathyAugust 6, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    That slide and park look fabulous. I too need to relax more, live in the moment and enjoy the simple things x

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  12. LolaAugust 9, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    I love this! I like that I am not alone in needing to make myself relax more!

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  13. Cherie @ 'a baby called Max'August 10, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    I am the queen of stress.

    I wish there was a magical little de-stress pill we could all take to stress less, & live longer.

    If you find that little pill, can you send one my way?

    Enjoy those boys of yours! They're beautiful x

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