Minute Tip · Connection
One message to someone
A short check-in counts as connection.
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The tip
Think of one person you have been meaning to contact. Send them one short message today.
It can be two lines. Say you were thinking of them, and ask how they are. You do not need to say more.
The U.S. Surgeon General's advisory recommends investing in supportive relationships for health and well-being. A small message is a real way to do it.
If reaching out feels hard, go slowly. This is not a treatment for loneliness. If you are struggling, a clinician or counselor can help.
The claim behind this tip
Moderate evidence Investing in supportive relationships is recommended for health and well-being.
Supportive guidance exists, with more limits or less consistency than a strong rating. Source-checked on . No clinician has reviewed this page.
Limits: Not a treatment for loneliness or mental illness.
- Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation, Office of the U.S. Surgeon General (2023)
Limits: Not a treatment for loneliness or mental illness. General education, not medical advice.
Try it today
Send one specific check-in. Contact one person with a specific question or a simple invitation to connect. About 5 minutes.
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