How to Cultivate and Maintain Strong Social Connections in a Digital Age

In today's world, making social connections has become more important for mental and physical health.
Gayatri Hasabnis
By : Published: 17 Feb 2026 00:51:AM
How to Cultivate and Maintain Strong Social Connections in a Digital Age
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In the digital age, we have become more addicted to smartphones, where we have almost detected ourselves from social life. Especially the younger generation is now left lonely and more self-centered. To change the habit, now it’s high time to make more social connections in the changing and complicated world.

To cultivate and sustain robust social bonds in the digital era, one must use a deliberate, hybrid strategy that sees technology as a means of connection rather than a replacement for human interaction.

To establish meaningful, long-lasting relationships, one must go beyond just liking passively and engage in active, deliberate interaction that strikes a balance between the ease of the digital world and the emotional presence of real life.

How to Cultivate and Maintain Strong Social Connections in a Digital Age   

  • Prioritize spending your limited time and energy on fostering a close circle of relatives and friends, as opposed to maintaining a large, superficial social network of followers or acquaintances.
  • Establish boundaries, such as scheduling no-screen hours or disabling alerts, to prevent communication burnout.
  • When you’re around others, put your phone away. Giving your full attention is necessary for genuine connection, which enhances the quality of your love and interaction.
  • Show that you are really invested in your friends’ lives by using social media to celebrate their accomplishments and milestones.

(Disclaimer: Given the input is on an information basis, please seek professional advice.)

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