Shanny BasarHappiness Why your ‘weak-tie’ friendships may mean more than you think BBC Worklife - Ian LeslieClose friends are important – but research shows that building networks of casual acquaintances can boost happiness, knowledge and a sense of belonging. As the coronavirus changes our routines to interact
Shanny BasarGenetics Researchers Discover How the Brain Filters out Distractions Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News - Christina Jackson Distractions are everywhere, yet our brains are able to focus while filtering distracting stimuli. However, the neural mechanisms that enable us to …
Shanny BasarFriendship The friendship lessons we've learned during the pandemic Mashable - Rachel ThompsonWe need our friends more than ever right now. I have spent the past 100 days of lockdown in the sleepy Warwickshire village where I grew up. Coming back to the place I once called home, I've become aware
Shanny BasarMental Health There's A Reason Why Socialising Feels So Exhausting Right Now HuffPost UK - Natasha Hinde As we slowly emerge out of lockdown and see more people, it can be all too easy to overdo it. We’re here to guide you through the coronavirus …
Shanny BasarLifestyle (UK) Constantly distracted? Here's how to wrangle '21st-century syndrome' The Guardian - Jenny ValentishWe get over-attuned to one thing – like porn or Instagram – and then under-attuned to anything else Dr Matthew Berry Name it, and then ask yourself, what does that say I need? Dr Berry Once upon a time,
