Living in Switzerland ruined me for America and its lousy work culture

Budgeting tips won’t get you very far if you don’t address the elephant in the room.

How rituals can help you approach basic tasks more mindfully.

«Currey describes a ritual as an activity that eases a person into a focused mindset, a liminal state that is conducive for thinking, creating, or just being. “Rituals create and mark a transition towards a different kind of mental or emotional state,” he said. This can look different for every person, but it’s helpful to approach rituals as a soothing, meditative activity that allows the participant to be physically and mentally present»

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner— with 24 hours’ notice—to Switzerland, where she learned to waste neither time nor money.

With the Swiss Alps, the Aletsch Glacier, and stunning meadows, hiking in Switzerland is a buffet of possibilities. Wherever you go in Switzerland, you

Working in a team can inspire striving – or encourage free-riding. What makes a difference is how the teamwork is designed

«For example, when people who are working as part of a team perceive their own work as dispensable – as not making a meaningful contribution to the performance of their team – they tend to show less effort than they would when working alone. (Typically, studies use performance as an indicator of effort.)»

In a few weeks, Switzerland will vote on a proposal to dramatically restrict immigration. A group called Ecopop has gathered enough signatures to hold a referendum that proposes to limit immigration…

Discover what a mentor does, why different types of mentors exist, why mentoring is important, and four ways to be a transformative mentor yourself.

«mentors have three things in common. They motivate, inspire, and support.»