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Gratitude outreach (thank-you phone call)
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Last discussed Nov 2, 2026
Practice of reaching out to someone by phone or in person to thank them and brighten their day.
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Watch These 5 Minutes if Overthinking Has You Paralyzed
Tim Ferriss · Nov 2, 2026
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Used for: Early small action to regain momentum and avoid self-fixation
Praised: Counters the self-help-as-self-fixation trap and supports better mental health
vs: Phone call preferred over text
"I think this is one of the stronger tactics in the beginning, making an effort to brighten someone else's day and express gratitude by reaching out, say, via phone call or text, better phone call, and thanking someone. Because... it's easy to fall..."
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