Stress · Sheila Gravely · Mar 17, 2025
Lessons from Butterflies
The Struggle Before the Flight: What Butterflies Teach Us About Recovery Transformation is never easy. Whether we are talking about nature or the…Read more
Stress · Sheila Gravely · Apr 15, 2024
Is Perfectionism a Negative Concept?
A reader asked the following:  The problem I'm having with the messaging I'm hearing (in the greater world view) about perfectionism is that it i…Read more
Stress · Sheila Gravely · Jan 2, 2023
Natural Anxiety Relief
Did you know that reports of anxiety are up 25% over the past couple of years? I personally think this number is low since anxiety shows up in di…Read more
Stress · Sheila Gravely · Jan 2, 2023
Are You a Stress Eater?
If you've ever had a stressful day (or year) that affected your eating habits, you are NOT alone. In a study, more than 75% of adults said that s…Read more
A study by Healthline found that when it comes to health and finances, not only do 44% of people think the holidays are “somewhat stressful”... 1…Read more
Do you realize that your brain is designed to help you survive? This sounds like a good thing doesn’t it? And it is, but it can sometimes also cause…Read more
Stress · Sheila Gravely · Jan 19, 2022
Your Body on Cortisol
Did you know that wild animals don't have the same stress-related illnesses that we humans have? Why is that?  It's mostly due to the nature of t…Read more
Stress · Sheila Gravely · Jan 17, 2022
Let's Talk About Stress and Mindfulness
From worldwide pandemics to difficult relationships, our world is filled with circumstances that cause stress.  A study published in the journal …Read more
Over time, having too many stress hormones in your system is linked with increased inflammation - this is not a good thing! What can you do about…Read more