This month I would like to write a little bit about green flags in a relationship. While there is an abundance of information around red flags, I feel it is relevant to recognize the green ones as well. Green flags are positive signals that you are in a supportive, healthy relationship, and if you are nodding along to these, you are probably in one.

I want to talk to you about generational trauma. Although it is not a light subject, it is a very relevant and frequently misunderstood one. “Trauma” literally means wound, shock, or injury, and psychological trauma could be defined as the experience of emotional distress resulting from an event that overwhelms the capacity to emotionally process it.

I could not let June slide by without writing about Pride. While June is a month when colourful parades and rainbows pop everywhere, Pride is so much more than that. It is about celebrating who we are as humans, with all the differences inherited from our condition; it is a celebration of identity, an act of self-love, and community. It should also prompt us to reflect on the journey of self-discovery and on the challenges that many members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community encounter throughout their lives.

Gratitude is like sunshine for the soul. It shifts our focus from what’s lacking to what we have. Here’s how you can incorporate gratitude into your daily life: Gratitude Journal: Set aside a few minutes each day to jot down three things you’re grateful for. They can be simple—a warm cup of tea, a kind word from a friend, or the sound of rain on your window.

The sun, that celestial ball of energy, has a profound impact on our well-being. When its golden rays touch our skin, they trigger the production of vitamin D - a vital nutrient linked to mood regulation and overall mental health. Here are some ways to harness the healing power of sunshine.