#ThirstyThursday Issue #128

💸 Promotions: Conversations behind closed doors could be why you’re not getting promoted.

😵‍💫 Distractions: How to avoid distractions in a world full of them.

🔎 Job Search: The best time of year to switch jobs.

😌 Sober-Curious: The rise of the “Sober-Curious Movement” explained.

🥗 Meal Prep: 60 healthy meal prep ideas.

Takeaways:

• Hip mobility exercises can significantly improve your range of motion, making everyday movements and athletic activities more efficient and less prone to injury.
• Starting hip mobility exercises early can help mitigate common age-related issues like arthritis and muscle stiffness, reducing the need for medication and enhancing overall life quality as you age.
• Targeted hip exercises can alleviate the stiffness and discomfort caused by long hours at a desk, improving circulation and promoting better posture.

Watch and learn these 4 hip mobility exercises.

AI is the talk of the town in almost every industry these days.

But among all the talk about what AI could do for HR teams, it can be hard to figure out what it actually can do, right now, for your HR department.

And even harder to find a list of the tools you should try for each use case so that you can take advantage of the incredible power of AI right away.

Here is a handy list of the best ways to leverage AI across the whole employee lifecycle and your HR team’s responsibilities, plus a few suggested tools for each you can test out for yourself.

This free checklist categories include:

• Content creation
• Hiring
• Onboarding
• Learning and development
• Data analysis

Get the free checklist here.

Takeaways:

• Try a physiological sigh (2 inhales followed by a long exhale) for 35-40 seconds. Great to do before presentations.
• Listening to Weightless by Marconi Union (which was composed with therapists for anxiety relief), which can reduce anxiety by 65%.
• Listening to 528 Hz frequency music — some studies have shown this type of music to reduce cortisol levels (stress hormone) in participants.

Watch the full TikTok video here.

Takeaways:

• Stand out from the sea of resumes by showcasing your unique personality and going above and beyond with creative application strategies like personalized websites, videos, and thoughtful packages sent directly to decision-makers.
• Offer a no-brainer deal to the company demonstrating your skills, initiative and value before even landing an interview.
• Invest your time wisely by deeply personalizing 10 applications to one company that truly excites you, rather than submitting generic applications to 10 different places. Doing thorough research to authentically connect with your contact can make all the difference.

Read the full LinkedIn post here.

If you’re in charge of employee or client gifting, check out Stadium 🤗.

With their wide array of customizable products, they make it easy to create a lasting impression. You can even launch your own swag store to make warehousing, gift selection, and fulfillment a breeze.

💬 What others are saying about Stadium:

• “I like the fact that a recipient can receive a gift of credits to put toward items that tickle their own fancy. It takes the guesswork out of gift-giving and everyone wins! It is also very user-friendly.” — Erica S.
• “I like that this is a one stop shop. The ease of being able to pick from so many different items not just food related is a great touch.” — Hollie W.
• “The ease of setting up a shop where a variety of ~200 associates could pick their own gift – that is delivered with the same settings/messages was SO helpful and exactly what we were looking for. Their customer service team was very helpful and responsive with any questions.” — Liz M.

👀 Check out Stadium’s swag here.

Takeaways:

• You can withdraw your Roth IRA contributions anytime without penalties, not just after age 59 1/2. Gains from dividends or appreciation are subject to taxes if your account is 5+ years old.
• Roth IRAs allow up to $10,000 penalty-free withdrawals for first-time home purchases, highlighting their flexibility beyond just retirement savings.
• Roth IRAs aren’t investments — it’s a type of investment account. You still have to pick your investments within them for your money to actually grow.

Get more insights here.

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🔋 Never run out of juice! Keep all your devices charged with this all-powerful USB charger.

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