Nudging: Call a friend or family member

By Diana Daniele, Guest Nudger

Last month, US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared a loneliness epidemic in our country, calling it a public health emergency. Murthy cited a steady decline in social connection and called on Americans to prioritize meaningful relationships. One of his action agenda items was so basic, yet so often overlooked: call instead of texting.

So, this Nudge is simple: Call or—even better—FaceTime a friend or family member.