Category Archives: change

How To Free Yourself To Grow

Posted on October 22, 2017 by Anne Egros

  I read this article from the blog “Zen Thinking” :  you only lose what you cling to  and it suggested to me that there is no concept of loss if there’s no act of clinging,  leading to another idea that … Continue reading →

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How to breakup with your old self after a major life transition

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Anne Egros

Significant life transitions, such as moving to a new city or a new country, becoming a parent or retiring, can be exciting, exhilarating and giving you a chance to grow.  Yet transitions, even positive ones, can also be stressful and … Continue reading →

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The Opposite Principle

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Anne Egros

 The Opposite principle is illustrated in an episode of the TV show Seinfeld, when George decides to do the opposite of everything he usually does, because his life sucks. When he begins to do this, his luck changes and everything begins … Continue reading →

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7 psychological reasons for diet failure

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Anne Egros

healthHealth Do you keep failing to lose weight? Your mindset might be preventing successful weight loss. Find out how to change this. Source: low-carb-support.com This apply to any kind of change, not only for loosing weight : We all don’t … Continue reading →

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Expat Life: Culture Shock May Be Inevitable But Pain Is Optional

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Anne Egros

At one point or another new expats will get a “lecture” about “Culture Shock” as it is explained in this video: Not every expats experience that sequence of emotional reactions and saying this is “normal” is not removing the pain … Continue reading →

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What is Bio Leadership ?

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Anne Egros

Not another change initiative? Some ideas on how change really works and implications for leaders. (See on www.slideshare.net ) Anne Egros‘s insight: Great presentation! What’s new about leadership ? No more top down approach. Leaders must deal with rapidly evolving times in … Continue reading →

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Age 5: Your First Career Mistake

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Anne Egros

See on Scoop.it – International Career Watch this video and learn why you need to go back to being a kid if you want to find real career happiness! Anne Egros‘s insight: What did you answer when you was a … Continue reading →

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Why Incentives Do Not Always Motivate Employees ?

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Anne Egros

Intrinsic motivation is what works once people get enough money to have their basic needs met.That is the principle of the Maslow’ Pyramid of needs. Some people think that Maslow’s theory is not valid anymore, yet I agree with Tom Fisburne … Continue reading →

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7 Most Common Thinking Errors Expatriates Make

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Anne Egros

I am going to focus mainly on people moving abroad or expatriates going back home but the theory applies to anybody experiencing  emotional stress when moving to unknown environments. During  big life changes, we experience stress, overload, or threat and often lose control of … Continue reading →

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Moving Overseas? Don’t Make Big Decisions Under pressure!

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Anne Egros

If you are an expatriate moving abroad this summer, chances are high that you are under great pressure and stress. You have made the decision to relocate few months ago, although it feels like years. Your partner is already working in your future … Continue reading →

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