#ThirstyThursday Issue #174

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Takeaways:

• Constant availability isn’t a badge of honor—it’s a fast track to burnout. Prioritize being intentional with your time instead of reacting to everyone else’s priorities.
• Your worth isn’t defined by how quickly you respond. True value comes from the quality of your work, leadership, and thoughtful decision-making.
• Protect your energy by setting boundaries. Set designated response times, communicate expectations clearly, and pause before automatically replying to every message.

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Remember when you promised yourself this year would be different?

That you’d finally get organized, crush your goals, and still make it home in time for that yoga class?

But here you are…drowning in scattered sticky notes, endless email threads, and that growing pile of “I’ll get to it later” tasks.

The good news? These top players are revolutionizing how ambitious professionals like you handle their day:

• monday.com is your virtual command center. Its visually stunning boards make project planning feel less like work and more like creating art. Perfect if you’re a visual thinker who loves seeing the big picture.
• Wrike brings enterprise-level power in a surprisingly simple package. It’s like having a personal assistant who never sleeps, tracking every deadline and dependency so you don’t have to.
• Smartsheet speaks the language of Excel pros but delivers Netflix-level user experience. It’s where structured planning meets modern flexibility.
• Zoho Projects is your all-in-one solution that won’t break the bank. Think of it as your work bestie who keeps everything organized while integrating seamlessly with your other tools.
• Resource Guru makes team scheduling actually enjoyable. No more double-bookings or awkward “who’s available?” conversations.

These tools aren’t just about managing tasks — they’re about reclaiming your time, reducing stress, and finally achieving that elusive work-life balance you’ve been chasing.

Ready to transform your workday? Your future organized self will thank you.

Takeaways:

• You don’t need to be a programmer to automate your workflows. Make.com provides a user-friendly way to connect your favorite apps and streamline your processes.
• Use it to handle simple data transfers, filtered data operations, and complex multi app posting and emailing. Create advanced automation features such as filters, data aggregation, and branching workflows.
• For example, connecting Google Forms to Google Sheets and setting up filters to ensure only US orders are fulfilled. Then setting up a thank-you email to customers that notifies the fulfillment team using Microsoft Teams.

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Takeaways:

• Brian’s Job Search scans major ATS platforms to help you find job openings more efficiently. Simply enter your ideal job title, and it will pull listings from top applicant tracking systems like Greenhouse.
• Use Google search tricks to refine your results. Add location filters or keywords to your query (e.g., [“Project Manager” site:site:greenhouse.io remote]) to find the most relevant roles.
• Turn your search into a Google Alert to get notified about new job postings automatically, saving you time and keeping your search proactive.

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Sorting résumés, scheduling interviews, and chasing approvals? That’s hiring the hard way. Every open role means wasted time on manual tasks, miscommunication, and delays that leave great candidates hanging.

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Forget the back-and-forth emails—Workable syncs calendars, automates scheduling, and centralizes team feedback so hiring decisions happen faster. Plus, built-in compliance tracking ensures diversity metrics and background checks are covered—without extra work.

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Takeaways:

• To show your support or to complain to your local elected officials, you can call their office. Remember even if you didn’t vote for them, they still work for you! Every citizen has at least three congressional representatives—two U.S. Senators and one House Representative. Find yours at usa.gov/elected-officials and research their positions on the issues you care about.
• Choose how to contact them. You can call their office during business hours to speak with a staff member or leave a voicemail after hours if you prefer to avoid direct conversations. Email is another effective way to share your concerns.
• Prepare and communicate effectively. When calling or emailing, state your full name, address, and that you’re a constituent. Clearly explain your stance on an issue, and if possible, reference specific legislation. Concise and direct messages are more likely to be noted and included in daily summaries for the representative.

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• Shift Digital is hiring for a Project Manager (Laguna Beach, CA).
• The Redda Group Corporation is hiring for a Chief Operating Officer (Washington, DC).
• Old Navy is hiring for an Assistant Manager (Salisbury, NC).
• FINFROCK is hiring for a Digital Marketing Specialist (Apopka, FL).
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