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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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’...
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...
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 ...
