Did you know we are filled with more than 50 different hormones? Our bodily functions are regulated by hormone function in 3 main areas aka "buckets" that all work together to keep us feeling our best: ?Bucket #1: Stress Hormones Cortisol, DHEA & Seratonin with Cortisol being the main cause of stress and other issues like depression, anxiety, digestion, headaches and weight gain. ?Bucket #2: Sex Hormones! Estrogen, Progesterone & Testosterone. Men & Women have all three but in different ratios. These are responsible for healthy muscle mass, desire, reproductive health and so much m ..read more

When we walk into a spa or take a stroll in nature, within minutes we begin to feel happier, focused and more relaxed. Why? Because our surroundings affect our mood, our relationships and our ability to get things done. Like the people in our lives, our surroundings play a huge role in our mental health. Take a look around your environment, and ask yourself: How do you feel? What’s working in your space? Anything stress you out? How can you make it more relaxing and functional so you feel better? As you answer these questions, can you see the impact it is having on your day to day l ..read more

Welcome to Davis Inspired, the place where you learn how to stress less. I’m Judy Davis, and I run and write for the Davis Inspired blog. Our mission is to help you stress less and live a happier life. Maybe you are a caretaker, or a a military spouse. Perhaps you are a parent or just dealing with some challenges to overcome in your life. No matter who you are or what role you have, learning how to get through the hard times with grace, strength and less stress is key. And we can help. What you can Expect: I wish I could tell you that there was 1 or 2 perfect tips or THE resource that solves ..read more

Diet; The word is a curse and a way of simply talking about how and what to eat in a day. There has been so many different fads when it comes to dieting. Think about it, the cabbage soup diet, the grapefruit diet and everything in between! Looking back, I think I have tried them all with varying amounts of success. But lately I have been trying to understand exactly why some people are weight loss resistant, other’s lose and gain on a regular basis (guilty) and other’s seem to effortlessly stay consistent. There must be a reason right. Lately, I have been researching weight loss and the gut m ..read more

When we think of anxiety we often think of sweaty palms, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, it can even feel like a heart attack. But the reality is that anxiety is that and so very much more, especially when you are talking about someone who suffers from high functioning anxiety. Check out this video that discusses what it looks like from the outside verses what it feels like inside. As you can see, anxiety looks different for everyone, and while everyone has times where they feel anxious, why is it that for some people it takes over their lives? The answer might surprise you, because t ..read more

The secret behind living creative is that it is actually a philosophy that you can put into place in your life and the positive impact will be exponential. You see, we understand that life can be hard and sometimes the situations that we go through cause stress, uncertainty and anxiety. And it can get pretty overwhelming, especially when you get caught off guard. When you don’t know how to navigate all of the challenges you are facing, the Live Creative Philosophy can help. Adopting this philosophy is really just deciding to embrace an activity that helps you understand things about yourself ..read more

Life is full of challenges and it can feel overwhelming when we get hit with something unexpected. But I’m here to tell you that no matter what is happening in your life, no matter what your challenges are, they can make you stronger - if you let them. For most of us, when our situation takes a twist and our daily lives become more difficult than normal, our natural tendency is to move through the situation as quickly as possible. We just want to get it over with and move on – and the sooner the better, right? It’s easy to let our thoughts shi ..read more

Are you looking for ways to stop worrying now? You see, I am a worrier. There I said it. I am a worrier and have to work to ensure that it doesn’t consume my thoughts. Ever since my husband’s injury, worry has become part of my everyday life. It sneaks its way into the cracks of my mind and quietly lies in wait, hoping for a moment of weakness. And I’m not alone. Ever since the launch of my first book Right Side Up, I have received emails, tweets & questions asking how I handle worry and balance it with my life.   Worry seems to be something that man ..read more

How many times in your life have you looked around and wished you had someone else’s life? You may wonder why they get the best breaks, or long for things to be as easy for you as it seems to be for them. Perhaps you even question your worth, or dismiss the things that used to bring you joy because now you don’t feel like you measure up. Here is the truth: Your Story Matters. I want to tell you that we all feel that way more than we ever would admit. I remember my grandma reminding us how easy it was to believe that the grass is greener in someone else’s yard each time we followed up a request ..read more

I’ll be the first to admit that with change comes challenge and stress, and change is hard. It’s taken me a while to get to a place where I can handle the constant changes that come with my husband’s catastrophic injury with a bit of dignity, rather than freaking out or having a melt down whenever a new challenge popped up. (check out our story here) How did I get there? What was it that helped me the most? Bottom line, once I realized that in order to be the best spouse and caregiver I could be, I had to tend to the following 4 basic needs before I cou ..read more