Reach Out to an Old Friend:

Time: 10-60m

When feeling anxious, uncertain, or stressed, reconnecting with an old friend can bring comfort and peace into one’s life. The threat of the ongoing pandemic has made this activity a popular choice, as people are spending a lot more time alone with their thoughts. Old friends are familiar and can bring back images of childhood, safety, and security.

Instructions:

There are many ways to reach out to an old friend - try one of the ones listed out below!

• Send a text
• Send an email
• Send a letter
• Give them a call
• Video chat with someone
• Send a small gift or token of appreciation
• Message them through social media

The message doesn’t have to have a purpose or incite a long back and forth, but rather just let someone know you are thinking of them and the memories you have together.

Evidence:

Reaching out to people of the past can bring comfort and peace to one in a time of stress and uncertainty [Degges-White (2020). Reaching Out to Old Flames and Former Friends].