3 ways to nurture casual friendships

TRY MICRO INTERACTIONS: The pandemic highlighted how much small interactions in our daily lives matter. A chat over the supermarket checkout or a chinwag with the postman can boost our mood, increase creativity and build resilience.

BE OPEN: Having a wide circle of friendships and interactions opens us up to broader and more varied life experiences. Avoid making assumptions or judging others to give yourself the best chance to find, foster and develop a rich network of friends.

OBSERVE BOUNDARIES: Make sure to keep it casual. Make the most of the ‘no strings attached’ friendship by keeping the focus away from yourself and your emotions.