#ThirstyThursday Issue #177

⏳ A guide to optimizing productivity that focuses on what really works.

🌸 Why the spring equinox is the best time to reset your mindset and go after your goals.

🤝 Are we overlooking the true power of soft skills in business?

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Takeaways:

• While superficial benefits like free food and trendy office features might be nice extras, they don’t drive employee satisfaction. Focus on the foundational elements that truly matter.
• Employees prioritize being treated with respect, having opportunities for professional development and growth, and feeling that their work has meaning and their contributions are valued.
• Instead of investing heavily in creating a ‘fun’ atmosphere, prioritize building a workplace that is functional, respectful, and supportive, where employees feel valued, trusted, and have a healthy work-life balance.

See the LinkedIn post.

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Takeaways:

• Stop skipping the basics. Don’t underestimate the power of fundamental job search skills like consistent networking and interview practice, regardless of your experience level. Just like any other skill, these require ongoing effort and refinement. If you’re struggling with accountability, seek support from friends, mentors, or even a professional coach.
• Ditch robotic scripts and focus on authenticity. The STAR method, while useful, can lead to overly rehearsed and inauthentic answers. Focus on sharing genuine stories that highlight your skills and enthusiasm, speaking naturally rather than reciting memorized bullet points. Interviewers are looking for real connection, not just textbook responses.
• Don’t settle for a job based solely on practicalities like salary or immediate availability. Take the time to assess if a role truly aligns with your personality, long-term vision, and overall well-being. Sometimes, taking a step into the unknown or diversifying your skillset can lead to far greater opportunities down the line.

Read the LinkedIn article.

Takeaways:

• Elevate prompt specificity. Move beyond vague instructions and provide detailed parameters regarding tone, style, and desired outcome to guide the AI effectively.
• Employ strategic framing. Enhance ChatGPT’s responses by assigning it a specific role or persona, allowing it to leverage that perspective in generating content.
• Demand deeper engagement. Don’t limit your prompts to simple generation; challenge the AI to think critically, analyze information, and offer strategic insights for more valuable results.

See the IG reel.

The average professional wastes so much time just trying to find information, switching between apps, and wondering if they’ve missed something important.

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Set automations for recurring tasks, approval flows, follow-ups, and status changes. That means less micromanaging, fewer dropped balls, and more time for deep work.

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Integrate Slack, Zoom, Google Drive, Outlook, Trello, Dropbox (and 200+ more). All your convos, docs, and updates—linked to the actual work they relate to.

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From onboarding new hires to launching products to running marketing campaigns—monday.com has drag-and-drop templates to help you hit the ground running.

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Takeaways:

• Prioritize moisturizing the under-eye area and consider skipping foundation directly on this area to prevent the concealer from creasing.
• Get a pre-setting technique. Allow the concealer mixture to dry slightly and then identify and remove excess product that settles into lines before fully setting.
• Use a brush first to set the concealer, followed by a powdered puff for a smoother, longer-lasting finish.

Watch the tutorial on IG.

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