Action First, Mood Follows
Tool • Gate: Men’s Mental Health
Action First, Mood Follows
Reasons / Purpose
Break avoidance with small, value‑aligned actions.
Do
1) Pick a 5‑minute action.
2) Tie it to a daily cue.
3) Do it now; log mood 0–10.
4) Repeat daily; +5 minutes each week.
How & Why It Works
Behavioral Activation increases contact with reward.
Results / Goals
Daily action streak ≥7 days; mood trend improves.