Actress Yashashri Masurkar points out that in the midst of our busy lives, we often neglect ourselves, stating that we rarely take the time for self-care. She emphasizes the importance of being more mindful about how we manage and prioritize our time.

“Life has become so fast-paced that we hardly pay attention to our own needs. We don't have much time to dedicate to someone else. It’s difficult to maintain a relationship. Talk, build a solid foundation by communicating,” she emphasizes.

Adding on, she remarks, “We are just running, and we forget to listen to our bodies and minds. We don’t even fully process what we are feeling. We distract ourselves from the issue, that’s what we are doing when we are scrolling on the phone or casually dating. We look for temporary relief.”

She observes a shift in the meaning of friendships today, stating, “Friendship needs dedicated time to build, and since we are mostly working, we tend to be friends with people around us because it’s easy; we are always seeing each other, so no extra effort is needed,” she says.

Continuing, she includes, “Earlier, we used to spend time doing nothing with friends, you know, just talking and chilling. Now, if you are meeting someone, it has to be like an event or something. We have forgotten the authenticity a friendship and human connection can bring to us. The other day, I was talking to an auto driver for a whole hour, and I learned so much in that one-hour ride. If I had been scrolling or doing something on my phone, I would have missed out on that great conversation…that’s why it’s important to be present in the moment.”