KELLI YOUNGLOVE

Isn't this a gorgeous photo? It was taken in British Columbia—close to where James and I planned to go for a week of R&R. We never made...

Last December, I agreed to take care of my mom's cat for a couple of weeks while she spent Christmas in Winnipeg with my sister. The plan...

Lately I've noticed an interesting trend. Most people don't expect things to work out in their favour. They're sure they won't get the...

You may not know this about me, but I used to be a CONTROL FREAK. And not the cute kind like Monica from Friends. Thankfully, boundary...

Ever notice how when you relax, good things start to happen? You laugh more easily. Creative ideas come. Solutions appear. People...

Let's talk about the inner critic. We've all got one, but some can be especially cruel. Mine certainly was. The inner abuse went on for...

I'd like to start with a disclaimer: There are no bad emotions. Anger, sadness, disappointment . . . They're all an important part of the...

Much of what I do as a coach is help people make room for the truth. Whether it's facing 80 unwanted pounds, or receiving the news that...

Not that long ago, on a bitterly cold day, James and I went to the mall. We'd just gotten inside away from the freezing wind, when I...

There used to be a small plant on the table in James’ studio. Truth is, it wasn't my favourite and often sat neglected for weeks. I'd...

The first time I heard the term, “BFF” was back in 2004. That's when Nicole Ritchie and Paris Hilton were besties on The Simple Life....

Sometimes, people come to me for help with physical pain. And the first thing I always do is take them on a trip INSIDE their body. To...

Happy New-Years-Eve Day! We’re almost in January and that can spark a lot of anxiety and pressure. After taking some time off for the...

I went for a walk in the snow recently and noticed how much it nourished me. I gave credit to the fresh air—to the beauty of the trees...

I'm here today with one of my favourite lines of poetry by Robert Bly: "It's been decided that if you lie down, no one will die." Take...

In late September, James brought home some beautiful, fall plums. This was strange and unusual. James doesn’t eat fruit unless it’s...

Years ago while I was sitting in a cafe, the lyrics of a song triggered so much heartache I had to get up and leave. "Life goes on long...

My sweetheart James recently went to a funeral for a childhood friend who struggled with alcoholism and depression. It wasn't a happy...

A couple of days ago, James and I were outside with Maggie, soaking up a beautiful morning. It felt so good. Easy and relaxed. Then I...

When I was 23, I had a job in visual presentation at a large store within a shopping centre. At lunch, I'd sit out in the mall with one...