Name your first 15

The interactions that will sustain you the most are those with the people you are closest to,’ explains Professor Hall. ‘I call this your “first 15”. But it’s essentially your inner circle – the people who you love. Take the time to identify who those people are, then actively allocate time to nurture your emotional connection with them.’ This is particularly important during a stressful time, when you want to make sure that you’re spending your limited reserves of social energy efficiently; on interactions that you know will truly nourish you.