When The Thrill Is Gone
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...
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Kelli Younglove
- Sep 1
Successful/Not Successful
My sweetheart James recently went to a funeral for a childhood friend who struggled with alcoholism and depression. It wasn't a happy...
Kelli Younglove
- Aug 15
Healthy Anxiety
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...
Kelli Younglove
- Aug 1
Ask This One Simple Question
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...
Kelli Younglove
- Jul 1
Are You Just Snipping Dandelion Heads?
Where I live, summer means dandelions. And if we don't stay on top on them, POOF! They immediately go to seed and spread like some kind...
Kelli Younglove
- Jun 15
So Many Problems. Just One Solution.
People come to me for all different reasons. Anxiety. Stress. Exhaustion. Overwhelm. Relationship issues. But these aren't problems. ...
Kelli Younglove
- Jun 1
Yoga vs Love-making
A woman in her fifties recently shared one of her biggest regrets: Choosing yoga over making love with her super-hot boyfriend. At the...
Kelli Younglove
- May 15
CHOP! CHOP!
A friend once told me how her dad's commanding style created stress for the entire family when she was growing up. “Chop! Chop!” he’d...
Kelli Younglove
- May 1
Life's Beautiful Blender
I've been holding space for a lot of weary people lately. Most are in overwhelm. Others are in full-blown crisis. Just when we need...
Kelli Younglove
- Apr 15
The Fourth Time Around
Remember when Covid became real and everyone flocked to Costco to stock up on supplies? That was the first time James and I had ever...
Kelli Younglove
- Apr 1
My Interview On The Codependummy Podcast
If you've haven't heard of psychotherapist Marissa Esquibel or the Codependummy Podcast, put your airpods in and pull up a chair. 🎉 🎉...
Kelli Younglove
- Mar 15
Fingers Are Meant For Burning
Do you watch cooking shows? James and I love them. Especially when celebrity chefs lead amateur cooks through a fast-paced, nail-biting...
Kelli Younglove
- Mar 1
The Most Important Relationship
A lot of us are slipping back into old patterns. Have you noticed? Has your focus started to drift from your centre back to the drama...
Kelli Younglove
- Feb 15
The Logjam
Most of us are using the word Anxiety to describe a feeling of discomfort or intense stress inside our body. We’re using ONE word,...
Kelli Younglove
- Feb 1
You've Got A Sunrise Within You
If you're feeling defeated right now—like the darkness will never end, I'm here with a gentle reminder. You've got a gorgeous sunrise...
Kelli Younglove
- Jan 1
If You Just Can’t Face Another Year
If the thought of a New Year makes you want to cry, please keep reading. No, I'm not going to try to cheer you up. Or "Rah Rah" you into...
Kelli Younglove
- Dec 2, 2021
When You Think You're Not Going To Make It
Last April, when I was visiting my mom, I bought two tiny tomato plants for James's Dad who had mentioned he wanted a pair for his patio....
Kelli Younglove
- Nov 15, 2021
Have You Hugged Your Inner Critic Today?
Have you hugged your Inner Critic today? If you haven't, here's a gentle nudge. Your critic NEEDS you, dear one. If you've been fighting...
Kelli Younglove
- Nov 1, 2021
First Aid For Fear + Anxiety
When you’re in crisis-mode, telling yourself to CALM DOWN isn’t going to help. Quite the opposite, actually. Think about it. If you came...
Kelli Younglove
- Oct 2, 2021
Say Yes To Necessary Pain
When one of the winners of the reality show Alone was asked what skill had allowed him to beat his competitors, he said, “My ability to...