Stop reaching.

reach out
touch base
just check in
circle back
drop you a line
how’s it going
to be honest
make no mistake
no problem
no worries

Lose ‘em. They’re a waste of time. They are empty calories for your conversation. Show people you respect their time by being direct and not adding any fluff to your communication.

Most blog posts are supposed to be longer than this.
But brevity and focus are more important than fluff.