#ThirstyThursday Issue #218

The Assist Newsletter
January 14, 2026
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Today’s Checklist:

  • The rule of 1000 minutes
  • Tips to feel more confident in your next job interview
  • Why investing in a whiteboard beats any productivity app
  • How to relieve tight traps for good

QUICK LINKS

👩‍💼 Think you know what’s stalling your promotion? This quiz might surprise you.

🎯 Why forward-thinking teams are ditching pizza parties for rewards employees actually value.

📚 The best nonfiction books of 2025 that deserve a real spot on your nightstand.

⏳ Procrastinating again? Here’s how to stop when you can’t seem to start.

MINDSET

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How To Stop Throwing Away Your Whole Day

 

Takeaways:

  • You get 1,000 minutes each day: think of them like $1,000 in your daily time bank. Suddenly, a 15-minute meeting costs $15, and you start spending your time more intentionally.
  • This mindset helps you zoom out during tough moments. A 5-minute setback isn’t worth blowing the rest of your “balance” on.
  • Similarly to money, the goal is about using it wisely, not wastefully.

Listen to the rule of a 1000 minutes on IG.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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The Real Reason Your Work Keeps Falling Through the Cracks

 

Projects don’t fall apart overnight. They unravel in the in-between.

In the handoffs no one documented.

In the “wait, was that assigned?” moments.

In the missing context that turns a 10-minute task into a three-day delay.

Most project breakdowns are about visibility, accountability, and tools that actually support the way you work.

Here’s what’s working better:

🧠 When your brain is juggling 12 projects:

Zoho brings your chat, task tracking, file sharing, time logs, and issue tracking into one place, so your team isn’t bouncing between tools or missing context. Especially helpful if you manage multiple stakeholders or projects with a lot of moving parts.

📊 When goals keep shifting:

Profit Apps helps you turn strategy into daily execution and keep it all aligned. Set OKRs, assign initiatives, and track outcomes in one space so no one’s stuck asking, “Wait, is this still a priority?” It keeps big goals visible and actionable.

You don’t need to overhaul your whole workflow; just upgrade the parts that keep breaking.

JOB SEARCHING

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The Confidence Shift That Makes Interviews Feel Way Less Intimidating

 

Takeaways:

  • Assume they already like you—they reviewed your application and decided you were worth meeting. They’re looking for reasons to say yes.
  • Confidence is physical too: dress in a way that makes you feel sharp, and use a downward inflection to sound grounded (not like you’re asking a question).
  • Shift your mindset: it’s a meeting, not an interrogation. Do your research, bring thoughtful questions, and use language that reinforces your value.

Hear all 5 tips on LinkedIn.

GOAL SETTING

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The $30 Investment To Help You Hit Your Goals

 

Takeaways:

  • People swear a $30 whiteboard helps them follow through more than any app or planner they’ve used before.
  • It’s not about the whiteboard per se, it’s about putting your goals where you see them. Daily visibility changes follow-through.
  • When your goals are in front of you daily, they stop being ideas and start becoming decisions.

Read the LinkedIn post.

PERSONALIZED HEALTH MANAGEMENT

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Weight Loss That Fits Your Life (and Your Budget)

Weight Loss by Hers¹ is designed to help you see real progress, without the impossible price tag or waitlist. Plans start at just $69/month*, making clinical weight loss more accessible than ever.

Customers report losing an average of 11.1 lbs in the first two months².

If a medical provider determines prescription treatment is right for you, you’ll get a personalized plan that includes:

  • 🍽️ Meal plans and recipes tailored to your goals
  • 🏃 Movement guides to keep you motivated
  • 😴 Sleep support to help your body recharge
  • 👩‍⚕️ Ongoing access to licensed medical providers—not just a one-off check-in

It’s clinical. It’s customizable. And it’s made to fit real budgets.

Get started now.

¹Disclaimer: Compounded drug products are not approved or evaluated for safety, effectiveness, or quality by the FDA. Prescription required.

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Not available in all 50 states. Weight Loss by Hers is a holistic program that includes nutrition support, technological tools, and medications prescribed based on what your provider determines is medically appropriate and necessary for you. See website for full details, important safety information, and restrictions, including online provider consultation requirements.

*Paid upfront in full. Actual price to customer will depend on product and subscription plan purchase.

HEALTH

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How To Get Rid Of Tight Upper Traps

 

Takeaways:

  • If your upper traps always feel tight, they’re likely overworking because your lower traps aren’t pulling their weight.
  • Strengthening your lower traps helps stabilize your shoulder blades, improves posture, and teaches your upper traps to chill.
  • Instead of stretching, try 3 rounds of 16 reps of the lower trap-focused moves in the video—no fancy equipment needed.

Watch the exercises on FB.

STAFF PICKS

Stuff We’re Loving This Week

 

🔥 A $99 assessment is going viral for giving professionals real self-awareness (not just buzzwords).

🍩 The DONUT catches you up on the news in 5 min or less without sending you down a doomscroll rabbit hole.

😴 New year, new night routine. Start with the Real Soft PJ shirt and grab the matching trouser pants for peak cozy.

🎶 Bring your vinyl back to life with a record cleaning kit that makes every spin sound better.

JUST FOR FUN

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COMMUNITY

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