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One day, I impulsively put aside the Substack scrolling, photo taking, music listening and navigating and tried an underused capacity of my mini computer: I phoned a friend.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Because of that, it is often blamed when we act impulsively or feel unsure of ourselves.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

Financial advisers also suggest finding an “accountability partner” — a spouse, friend or family member to share purchase decisions with whose role is to talk you out of acting impulsively.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 10, 2025

He reportedly told the Times that he had "reacted impulsively" and quickly deleted the comments, as they did not reflect his values.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025

“Come have dinner at our house,” said Camilla, turning impulsively back to me.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt