
Heal with EQ
Build a Life You Love with Emotional Intelligence!
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
emotional intelligence
emotional resilience
inner peace
loneliness
mental health
mindfulness
personal growth
self-acceptance
self-reflection
solitude
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
emotional intelligence
emotional resilience
eq insights
grief and loss
healing journey
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
emotionalintelligence
leadershipgrowth
overcomingjealousy
selfworth
thrivewitheq
workplaceresilience
Quieting the Storm Inside Your Mind: Finding Balance with Emotional Intelligence
Finding the Morning Calm
I've been trying to wake up earlier to fit in my morning routine: a little exercise, cleaning the rabbit cage, feeding him his veggies, and sneaking in some writing before my son wakes up.
Most mornings, he beats me to it. His morning routine? Food—his lifeline. He’s t...
Nov 02, 2024
From Invisible to Invincible: How I Went From Burnout to Break Through
Breaking the Time Trap
I recently stumbled upon a fascinating conversation about time management, and it struck a nerve. For years, I’d been racing against the clock, trying to squeeze maximum efficiency out of every hour. The key performance indicators (KPIs) I meticulously tracked at work be...
Oct 26, 2024
burnout prevention
emotional intelligence
energy management
eq oasis
personal growth
resilience
self-care
stress management
well-being
work-life balance
How I Healed from a Narcissistic and Abusive Relationship
Two Lives: The Public Success and Private Pain
It was my third year working in Southern France, and by all appearances, I was thriving. I worked at the NATO Helicopter Management Agency, enjoying a career I had worked hard to build. I loved my job, my team, and the amazing opportunities it broug...
Oct 19, 2024
emotional intelligence
emotional resilience
empowerment
eq oasis
healing journey
narcissistic abuse recovery
self-love
self-worth
toxic relationships
trauma recovery
Embrace the Journey: Healing Perfectionism and Overachieving
The Question That Started It All
“I am struggling with perfectionism, Nadja. How do I get over that? How do I let go of the need to please, to overachieve, and finally feel content with where I am now?”
This question landed in my inbox recently, and it struck a deep chord within me.
It wasn’...
by Nadja El Fertasi —
Oct 11, 2024
authentic living
emotional intelligence
emotional resilience
inner healing
perfectionism
personal growth
self-acceptance
self-worth
transformation
well-being
Turning Triggers into Triumphs: Embracing the Path to Growth
The Invitation to Heal
My son has always been one of my greatest teachers. As he grew older and began asserting his independence, he had a knack for doing exactly the opposite of what I asked. His defiance triggered powerful emotions in me—frustration, anger, even helplessness.
At first, I tho...
by Nadja El Fertasi —
Oct 04, 2024
emotional healing
emotional intelligence
eq oasis
mental health
personal growth
resilience
self-care
self-reflection
Beyond the Mask: Discovering the Power of Vulnerability and True Connection
Welcome to EQ Oasis
Welcome to this special edition of the EQ Oasis Newsletter, where we journey into the heart of emotional intelligence, self-discovery, and healing.
This week’s theme, The Power of Vulnerability, is a deeply personal one for me. Vulnerability has often been misunderstood as a ...
by Nadja El Fertasi —
Sep 28, 2024
emotional intelligence
emotional resilience
eq oasis
inner peace
personal growth
self-worth
vulnerability