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Today's Checklist: 
  • ADHD hacks for everyday tasks
  • Kicking off PTSD Awareness Month in June
  • How to build a safe space for tough convos
  • What if you could swipe right on Slack?

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NEURODIVERGENCE

 
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ADHD Hacks For Everyday Tasks


Takeaways:
  • For ADHD brains, time often feels binary: now or not now. That's why saying "I'll do it later" often leads to it never getting done—because "later" doesn't register as real.
  • Everyday tasks aren't always so everyday. Even replying to a text or checking a calendar can feel weirdly impossible with ADHD.
  • Make time feel real with structure. Anchor tasks to existing habits, leave messages 'unread' as reminders, or lean on lists to turn intentions into action.
Watch the TikTok.

FEEDBACK

 
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Handle Write-Ups Like a Leader (Not the Office Villain)

 
Writing someone up isn't about being the bad guy. It's about protecting your team, setting the record straight, and giving someone a fair shot to improve.

But here's the truth: most managers wait too long.

By the time the paperwork hits, emotions are high, memories are fuzzy, and trust? Already frayed.

That's why having a clear, consistent system (hi, BambooHR) makes all the difference.

๐Ÿšฉ Common (and Totally Valid) Reasons to Write Someone Up
  • Unexcused absences that keep stacking up
  • Low-quality work or missed deadlines
  • Behavior that kills team morale
  • Ignoring direction with no clear reason
  • Time or tech abuse (we see those YouTube marathons)
  • Harassment: zero tolerance
✍️ How to Write It Up Right
  • Be specific: what happened, when, where, who
  • Reference policy: connect it to the handbook or expectations
  • Set clear next steps: what needs to change, by when
  • Get their signature: it's documentation, not agreement
⭐ Where BambooHR Comes In
  • Track conversations before issues blow up
  • Build workflows that match your policies
  • Create clean, consistent write-ups
  • Automate follow-ups and review cycles
BambooHR makes it easier to lead with clarity, not guesswork.

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MENTAL HEALTH

 
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June is PTSD Awareness Month


Takeaways:
  • PTSD can develop after experiencing or witnessing trauma—and even from supporting loved ones who've been through it.
  • Symptoms can manifest in various ways, including avoidant behavior, mood, and cognitive disturbances (like irritability, depression, and memory issues), and reliving the traumatic event through nightmares or flashbacks.
  • Healing often involves therapy, medication, and professional support—and you're not alone. It's important to recognize that PTSD affects millions, and support is available.
See the entire YouTube video.

COMMUNICATION

 
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How to Set the Stage for a Safe, Honest Conversation


Takeaways:
  • Lead with care. Ease in gently by saying, "Is now a good time?" or "I want to make sure this feels safe to talk about." How you start shapes the whole conversation.
  • Own your feelings, not theirs. Use "I" statements like "This is hard for me to express" or "I'm not trying to blame you, I just want us to grow."
  • Keep it united, not combative. Remind them you're on the same team: "I care about you," or "I want us to get stronger, together."
See all the scripts on IG.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT


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The Day Spreadsheets Finally Broke You

 
You just needed a quick update. Instead, you got:
  • A half-updated spreadsheet because no one tracks their tasks there anymore.
  • A cryptic Slack message: "Still waiting on this"…but from who and for what?
  • An inbox deep-dive (because maybe the answer is buried in an email thread).
  • A 10-second update turns into a 30-minute scavenger hunt.
This isn't project management. This is survival mode.

ClickUp fixes that:

๐Ÿ“‚ Everything, Together: Tasks, updates, and conversations—all in one platform. No more tool-hopping.

๐Ÿ‘️ Real-Time Clarity: See who's working on what (and what's holding things up) at a glance.

⏰ Smarter Updates, Less Busywork: Set automated reminders and task handoffs so you never have to chase someone for a status again.

Your projects deserve better. So does your sanity.

Upgrade to ClickUp and escape spreadsheet chaos for good.

HUMOR

 
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If Work Tools Had Dating Profiles


Takeaways:
  • Can you imagine Slack on Hinge? We could…so we did. Take a scroll, have a laugh, and pretend it's already Friday.
Get a good laugh with this LinkedIn post.

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