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Rise Without Permission: How to Stop Pleasing and Start Reclaiming Your Power
I was doing my thing, walking toward the big entry doors of NATO HQ, trying to find my way to my new office. We had just moved into the glass palace. It was stunning, but at first, my sense of direction inside it was a little blurry.
All of a sudden, I could feel her walking next to me—one o...
Jan 25, 2025
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The Art of Finding Safety in Uncertainty
Imagine waking up every day for months, not knowing how the day will unfold. Perhaps you wake with anxiety, struggling to figure out how you’ll make it through another day. Maybe you’re dealing with financial difficulties, wondering how the bills will get paid. Or perhaps you’re navigating the...
Jan 18, 2025
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From Overcoming Fear to Achieving Clarity: Building Systems for 2025
This year, I didn’t start the new year with goals. Shocking, right? No vision boards, no lofty ambitions, no “New Year, New Me.” Actually, I have zero goals set for the year.
Now, some of you might be thinking:
“Yep, something is definitely off with her. Someone check her neurons!”
And hones...
Jan 11, 2025
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Reflecting on 2024: Letting Go of Shame, Guilt, and Regret Before 2025
On New Year’s Eve, I went to celebrate with my sister in the Netherlands. She spoiled us with an amazing spaghetti dish so delicious that not a single strand of pasta was left. And then came my all-time favorite snack—bitterballen! These are Dutch meatballs served with mustard sauce, and let me ...
Jan 04, 2025
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From Chaos to Calm: Master Emotional Triggers and Transform Your Life
I was in the kitchen, slicing onions and preparing dinner, when my son’s loud yelling interrupted the peace.
If you’ve ever thought a missed deadline or an email typo is a crisis, try living with a teenager whose world collapses every time something happens to their mobile phone.
When I entered ...
Dec 28, 2024
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healing triggers
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Breaking Down the Stigma: Men's Mental Health Matters Too
"Adam, stop crying!" That’s what I often tell my son—but not for the reasons you might think.
When Adam cries, his nose gets congested, and we end up spending hours trying to help him breathe so he can sleep at night.
But for many boys, the command not to cry comes for entirely different reaso...
Dec 21, 2024
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men’s mental health
self-perception
stress management
vulnerability is strength
Finding Peace in Solitude: Navigating Loneliness and Embracing Being Alone
Last week, I had brunch with a friend, and it absolutely made my day. Anyone who knows me knows that delicious food is one of the three foundational pillars of my happiness. Sharing that food with someone you connect with on a deeper level? That’s double the bliss!
As we left, my friend asked ab...
Dec 14, 2024
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inner peace
loneliness
mental health
mindfulness
personal growth
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Finding Light When the Tunnel Feels Endless: Managing Stress in the Dark
Sometimes, I feel as though my son's soul is far older than his young body. He drops wisdom bombs that leave even me—yes, me!—speechless. And if you know me, you know how rare that is.
The other day, as we were walking outside, he said something that stopped me in my tracks:
“Mommy, your supe...
Dec 07, 2024
How I Move Forward in Life After Grief and Loss, and How You Can Too
There was a time in my life when I would lie awake at night, overthinking and stressing about things that, in hindsight, didn’t matter as much as I thought they did. The result? Sleepless nights that drained my energy and left me struggling to get through each day.
It’s ironic how much we take...
by Nadja El Fertasi —
Nov 30, 2024
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grief and loss
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mindfulness
personal growth
self-compassion
A Bad Day for the Ego, Is a Good Day for the Soul: How to Be Happier 1% Every Day
At 26, I experienced one of the hardest ego blows of my life. My boyfriend broke up with me, and his words still echo in my mind:
"Nadja, when I was at their wedding, and I saw how they looked at each other when they said yes, I felt their love. When I look into your eyes, I don’t feel the sam...
Nov 23, 2024
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From Comparison to Confident: How to Feel More Than Enough on Your Own
I’ve always loved creating and consuming content—it’s one of the ways I connect with the world. But I’ll be the first to admit: I don’t always get the balance right.
There are periods when I consume more than I create, endlessly scrolling through posts, stories, and updates. Right now, though...
Nov 16, 2024
emotional intelligence
emotional resilience
growth mindset
jealousy and comparison
self-worth
thrive with eq
Turning Envy into Empowerment: Navigating Jealousy with Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
We often talk about women breaking glass ceilings, but what about the brick walls placed in our paths?
This isn’t exclusive to women. Men, too, encounter harm from jealousy and envious behavior in the workplace. It’s not about gender—it’s about human dynamics, emotional intelligence, and the c...
Nov 09, 2024
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selfworth
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