AMAgazine #3

WINTER
GO FOR IT.
RESTRUCTURING, RETHINKING
AND PREPARING FOR 2024.
We are surrounded by opportunities at
every turn, but how can we make the
most out of them? We have a few ideas
for a gentle yet powerful start to the year
ahead. Let us give you a few suggestions
on how to take baby steps towards a
potential life-changing experience in a
foreign country or perhaps even a career
breakthrough. We want to encourage
you to have fun in life, get out there and
simply love what you do.
01
Cross borders!
Experiencing cultural contrast
A change of scenery can work wonders. For example,
if you swap the big city for a mountain village in the
Dolomites, you not only learn more about yourself and
other cultures, but also about how other people live. Perhaps
you’ll experience just that while reading this article
during your stay with us at AMA Stay. We‘re sure you‘ll
agree that you change the way you communicate and
convey where you come from when you discover new
places, be it in the mountains, in a metropolis
or at the beach. Look for something
new and set off on that trip you
have always wanted to go on.
02
Become part of a team!
Achieving common goals
It is always a good feeling to win, but
it is much better to win together with
your teammates. Basketball, football,
or volleyball players all know this. Playing in a team
teaches you to work together towards a common goal,
to support each other and how much fun it is to enjoy a
mutual feeling of enthusiasm. Of course, all of this can
also be applied to work. When we look at our AMA team,
we can feel how much power it has within it. A community
is simply essential for us as social beings and for our
development.
03
Arrange a business lunch!
Networking over a bite to eat
We love things that have seemingly gone out of fashion,
although they still prove incredibly comfortable, stylish,
and inviting and above all help us to strengthen our
business.
Whether you just want to chat, talk shop, network, or
come up with new business ideas, everything seems
more relaxed over a business lunch. A study by the Harvard
Business Review has shown that negotiations are
often more productive whilst eating together. According
to the study, biological factors amongst others play a
role here. Glucose levels rise when you eat, and this not
only leads to complex brain activity but also appears to
strengthen self-control. In addition, the subconscious
imitation of the behaviour of others leads to increased
prosocial behaviour. This subconscious imitation can result
in positive feelings towards the other person and the
topic of conversation. It’s interesting, isn‘t it? Our AMA
Bistro is open all day for you and your potential business
partners, so we urge you to stop by for lunch and a good
glass of wine. Of course, it doesn’t have to be lunch, it
can also be an apéritif at the end of the day or a business
dinner in the AMA Restaurant. The way to network
is through your stomach!
04
Go on a winter hike!
Viewing things with foresight
Dust off your snowshoes or winter hiking boots, put
your gaiters on, grab your hiking poles and off you go!
Sometimes it feels good to trudge through peaceful
snow-covered forests and up into the mountains. The
satisfying crunching sound of the snow beneath our feet
is enough to put a smile on our faces after just a few metres.
And the higher we go, the easier it is to take a step
back and view things from a different perspective and
with foresight. The clear mountain air along with plenty
of oxygen flowing through our lungs and body also works
wonders. Serotonin, dopamine and adrenaline are not
just beneficial effects of hiking in summer, but in winter
too! This anti-stress training is spot on. Every metre in
the snow is worth its weight in gold.
05
Take an ice bath!
Live longer and better thanks to biohacking
Have you ever heard of or tried biohacking? It‘s about
understanding your own biology in such a way that you
can use targeted methods to improve both your wellbeing
and performance. So-called biohacks can be, for
example, cold showers, intermittent fasting, specific
everyday routines and diets. It‘s about making life longer,
more beautiful, more intense and more worth living. It is
up to us how relaxed, energetic, happy and focused we
are as we go through life.
Our favourite hack is an
“A COMMUNITY IS
SIMPLY ESSENTIAL
FOR US AS SOCIAL
BEINGS AND FOR
OUR DEVELOPMENT.”
ice bath or at least a cold
shower in the morning.
Cold lowers inflammation
levels, strengthens the
immune system, trains the
cardiovascular system,
converts (bad) white fat
cells into (good) beige fat
cells, stimulates mitochondria and improves your mood.
In addition, this type of cold therapy is a cure-all for
everyday illnesses. At the same time, we train ourselves
how to deal with stress in a relaxed way. Aside from this,
the cold can trigger a surge of energy because adrenaline
is released - ideal if you need a little kick-start. You
should stick to the formula - temperature = maximum
exposure time - as much as possible. 10 degrees = 10
minutes, 9 degrees = 9 minutes, 8 degrees = 8 minutes,
etc. For 2 degrees and less, 2 minutes are sufficient.
GO FOR IT. Mach dich bereit für 2024! Überall warten
Chancen und Möglichkeiten, und wir haben ein paar
Ideen für einen sanften, aber kraftvollen Start in das
kommende Arbeits- und Lebensjahr. Lass dich inspirieren,
öffne dich Neuem und tu, was du liebst!
Unsere Vorschläge für dich: 1) Mach die Reise, die du
schon immer machen wolltest und entdecke neue Länder
und Kulturen. 2) Werde Teil eines Teams: Wenn wir
unser AMA Team anschauen, spüren wir, wie viel Kraft
in einem Team stecken kann. Gemeinschaft ist für uns
soziale Wesen und unsere Entwicklung einfach essenziell.
3) Verabrede dich zum Business Lunch, zum Plaudern,
Fachsimpeln, Netzwerken oder um Geschäftsideen zu manifestieren.
4) Geh Winterwandern. Serotonin, Dopamin
und Adrenalin begleiten uns nicht nur beim Wandern
im Sommer, sondern auch jetzt in der kalten Jahreszeit.
Dieses Anti-Stress-Training ist perfekt. Da lohnt sich jeder
Meter im Schnee. 5) Nimm ein Eisbad oder eine kalte Dusche
und steigere deine Leistungsfähigkeit und stärke dein
Immunsystem. Sogenannte Biohacks wie kaltes Duschen,
Intervallfasten etc. machen das Leben schöner, länger,
intensiver und lebenswerter.
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GO FOR IT. Preparati per il 2024! Tra la miriade di
opportunità che ti attendono, abbiamo raccolto per te
qualche idea per iniziare un nuovo anno di vita e di lavoro
in modo dolce ma frizzante. Lasciati ispirare, sperimenta e
fai ciò che ami!
Le nostre proposte per te. 1) Intraprendi il viaggio che
sogni da sempre e scopri nuove terre e nuove culture. 2)
Incamminati per un trekking invernale. Serotonina, dopamina
e adrenalina ci accompagnano non solo durante le
camminate estive, ma anche adesso nella stagione fredda.
Un antidoto allo stress che aumenta di efficacia a ogni
passo compiuto sulla neve. 3) Ritagliati del tempo per gli
incontri. Per un business lunch, per confrontarti con chi
fa il tuo stesso mestiere, per fare rete o per immaginare
nuove strade. 4) Entra in un team. Ci basta guardare la
squadra di AMA Stay per percepire tutta l’energia che può
concentrarsi in un team. Siamo animali sociali: per esistere
e crescere abbiamo bisogno di comunità. 5) Prova la doccia
fredda o fai un bagno in acqua gelata. È rinvigorente per il
sistema immunitario e migliora il rendimento. Le pratiche
del cosiddetto biohacking, come la doccia fredda o il
digiuno intermittente, possono rendere la vita più bella,
lunga, intensa e appagante.
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