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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
emotional intelligence
healing journey
hero's journey
personal growth
self-worth
women empowerment
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
2025 intentions
building systems
emotional intelligence
emotional resilience
goal-setting strategies
heal with eq
overcoming fear
personal growth
productivity hacks
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
2025 goals
emotional healing
emotional intelligence
heal with eq
letting go of shame
mindfulness practices
new year reflection
personal growth
releasing guilt
self-compassion
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
emotional freedom
emotional intelligence
emotional triggers
healing triggers
personal growth
resilience
self-regulation
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
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
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
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