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You’re Not Broken—You’re Becoming: A Journey Back to You
A few years ago, I was in a place where challenges kept piling up, and nothing seemed to go in my favour. It was a season that tested both my faith and my character. A time when I hadn’t yet learned how to truly love myself.
The perfectionist in me kept beating the drums of the past, echoing rem...
Mar 22, 2025
emotional healing
emotional intelligence
inner child healing
personal growth
self-compassion
self-love
self-worth
trauma recovery
The Sisterhood Wound: Why Women’s Empowerment Must Start Within | IWD 2025
I stuttered a lot growing up. My speech ability was far below average, according to my teachers at the time. They recommended speech therapy, but my parents couldn’t afford it. So, I stayed silent. I couldn’t bear the ridicule—the rolling eyes, the impatient sighs, the way people walked away as ...
Mar 08, 2025
boundaries
confidence
emotional intelligence
eq mastery
healing
imposter syndrome
leadership
mindset shift
personal development
personal growth
self-love
self-worth
sisterhood
women’s empowerment
Why You Care Too Much About What Others Think—And How to Stop (For Good)
I Must Have Been Around 13 or 14 Years Old
Every day after school, I’d slip in through the backdoor of our shed, park my bicycle, and pull a long skirt over my shorts. It was summertime, but my parents had made it clear—I wasn’t allowed to wear shorts. They didn’t want me showing any leg at scho...
Mar 01, 2025
authenticity
boundary setting
confidence building
emotional intelligence
emotional resilience
growth mindset
healing journey
mental health
mindset shift
overcoming fear
personal growth
resilience
self-acceptance
self-esteem
self-trust
self-worth
stress management
thrive with eq
How I Built Unshakable Confidence—And How You Can Too
It was my tenth interview in two years. Nine rejections later, my self-confidence was in shambles. And yet, here I was again—trying to prove that I was capable and deserving of more.
When I graduated from one of the most prestigious universities in the world, I assumed landing a promotion wo...
Feb 22, 2025
confidence-building
emotional intelligence
emotional resilience
fear of failure
imposter syndrome
mindset shift
nadja el fertasi
personal development
self-doubt
self-worth
thrive with eq
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 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
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
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