How Friendships Keep Us Sharp

Actionable Ways to Build and Maintain Mind-Sharpening Friendships If you’re finding your social circle shrinking, leveraging your passion for digital tools can actually be the key to expanding it:

1. Join Niche Online Groups: Use platforms like Meetup or Facebook to find groups centered around your specific interests, such as GenAI” or “Local History Buffs.” These groups instantly provide complex, stimulating discussions.

2. Become a Mentor/Student: Share your expertise (like building websites or creating digital content) with a younger friend, or learn a new skill from a peer. The act of teaching requires structuring knowledge, which reinforces memory.

3. Prioritize Regularity: Just like you would set a schedule for updating your site’s content, schedule recurring social activities. A weekly Zoom call, a bi-weekly lunch, or a scheduled online gaming session creates a predictable routine of engagement that your brain relies on.