Quieting the Storm Inside Your Mind: Finding Balance with Emotional Intelligence

This week’s EQ Oasis theme explores the journey of healing from depression, understanding the power of deep rest, and rediscovering your innate worth.

Before We Dive In

I want to take a moment to apologize for any confusion caused by LinkedIn’s default publishing mode. Occasionally, I’ve accidentally published intellectual articles about fostering safety in the digital age under the creative Inner Peace Saturday newsletter.

Thank you for your patience as I improve my LinkedIn savvy—now let’s dive into this week’s creative newsletter!

A Morning Reminder of What Truly Matters

This morning, I woke up early to tackle my routine—clean the rabbit cage, prepare veggies for our fluffy family member, and write before my son woke up. But, as fate would have it, my son woke up at the same time.

Instead of feeling frustrated, I seized the opportunity. I asked him to help with the bunny. His compliance rate was 100%, and he did an even better job than I would have!

Afterward, he looked at me with a big smile and said:

“We have such a nice family, the three of us. I am so happy with our lives.”

His words triggered two emotions:

• Bliss: For me, success is defined by the health, peace, and love we share as a family.
• Appreciation: Because not so long ago, life looked very different.

I vividly remember sitting on my couch years ago, staring out the window, feeling lost. Would anyone miss me if I were gone?

Back then, I was mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted, unsure how to move forward. Life had kept me in Gladiator mode, always fighting to survive.

When things finally began to stabilize, I had to learn how to let go of hyper-vigilance and live with a regulated nervous system. It was unfamiliar and challenging. Years of expecting the worst had conditioned me to live on edge, bracing for impact.

From the Depth of Darkness to the Light of Healing

This week’s theme is about my journey through depression and how I realized, in hindsight, that it wasn’t just depression—it was a call for deep rest.

While my experience won’t resonate with everyone, I hope sharing my story inspires hope and reminds anyone struggling with mental health:

You are more than enough, simply by birthright.

If you’d like to explore the full story, strategies, and creative wisdom I share, consider subscribing to my Private Heal with EQ Newsletter.

Welcome to Your EQ Oasis Weekly Digest

This week, we’ll explore practical tools, reflections, and stories to help you navigate emotional challenges, reconnect with your inner strength, and find balance.Monday:

Monday: Moonlight Motivation ??

Theme: Healing from Depression

The moon symbolizes what’s hidden beneath the surface. To heal, we must face and embrace our shadow sides, as Carl Jung suggested. Our shadows hold the key to our wholeness when we allow ourselves to explore them without fear.

In this week’s Monday Motivation Video, I share insights on healing and embracing imperfection.

Key Insight: “Imperfection is the new perfection. As machines become more efficient, it becomes clear that imperfection is the greatness of man.”

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Tuesday: Mars in Motion ??

Theme: The Power of Rebirth

Tuesday is ruled by Mars, the planet of action and fire. It’s a day to reshape our habits and move toward the life we deserve.

In this week’s Selfies of the Mind Podcast, I explore how rebirth is not a single event but a continuous process of evolution.

Key Insight: “All things are difficult before they are easy.” - Thomas Fuller

<< Tune in Podcast Here >>

P.S. Again, due to my low levels of technical intelligence, last week's podcast episode about managing your fear when recovering from burnout remained unpublished. The link has been updated, and you can tune in here.

Wednesday: Mercury’s Wisdom ??

Theme: A Note from Your Future Self

Mercury, the planet of intellect and communication, reminds us of the power of imagining our future selves.

One of the most empowering tools in my healing journey was envisioning what my future self might say to me during tough times. This visualization helped me stay motivated and focused on hope.

Key Insight: “The only real measure of success is the number of obstacles you’ve overcome.” - Tim Fargo

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Thursday: Jupiter’s Growth ??

Theme: Rising from Darkness and Overcoming Despair

Jupiter, the planet of expansion, encourages us to find light in our darkest hours. Growth during despair doesn’t mean pushing pain away—it means choosing small, meaningful steps toward hope.

Practical Strategy: Use the ABCDE Technique to navigate dark thoughts with compassion:

• A: Acknowledge your feelings.
• B: Breathe deeply to center yourself.
• C: Challenge negative thoughts.
• D: Develop self-compassion.
• E: Execute one small action to move forward.

Key Insight: Growth during dark times isn’t about grand leaps—it’s about steady, intentional steps.

Friday: Venus Friday ??

Theme: Poetry for Healing and Self-Love

Venus, the planet of love, reminds us that self-love is where healing begins.

This week’s poem reflects on the journey from despair to self-acceptance, a universal truth discovered through hardship: “Life is not meant to be lived in someone else’s clothes.”

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Saturday: Saturn’s Shield ??

Theme: Protecting Your Peace with Emotional Boundaries

Saturn teaches us discipline and the importance of setting boundaries—both with others and within ourselves.

Key Strategies for Emotional Boundaries:

1. Recognize and reframe self-criticism.
2. Set limits on overthinking.
3. Prioritize rest and self-care without guilt.
4. Communicate your needs clearly.
5. Say “no” with confidence and without apology.

Key Insight: Boundaries aren’t barriers—they are your standards for living a peaceful, fulfilling life.

Sunday: Solar Shine ??

Theme: EQ Vitamins for Resilience and Recovery

As we prepare for the week ahead, let’s recharge with some EQ Vitamins:

1. Acceptance: Embrace emotions without judgment.
2. Self-Compassion: Treat yourself with kindness.
3. Connection: Reach out for support when needed.
4. Resilience: Small steps lead to big changes.

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Looking Ahead & Stay Connected

Next week, we’ll explore how to navigate jealousy and envy using emotional intelligence.

Thank you for being part of this community. Remember, even in your darkest moments, you are more than enough.

With love & gratitude,

Nadja ?? ?? ??