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OnThe Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, shares the “Friday Fix”—a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern.

How oftendo you talk on the phone these days? If you’re like most people, you might be more likely to send a text message than to call to chat.

And while you might think those text conversations save you time or make you even happier than phone calls,textingisn’t a good substitute for an old-fashioned phone conversation.

We often avoid calling our friends and relatives simply because we don’t have time. You might think your aunt is impossible to get off the phone with, or your friend can’t hang up until she’s given you every detail of her life over the past month.

But there’s evidence that a quick phone call is possible and might also be the key to happiness.

Eight minutes seems to be the sweet spot. It’s enough time to connect andboost your mood.

So in this episode of The Verywell Mind Podcast, I explain the research study that discovered the 8-minute phone call, how to get off the phone fast, and why it’s so good for you.

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