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To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection
Seasoned party-planners say simple menus and activities that help guests mingle can ease stress and make gatherings feel more connected.
- Madeline May, a 24-year-old social media creator, encourages hosting gatherings to build community after hosting about a dozen large events with friends and at least five smaller gatherings with family members last year.
- Richard Slatcher, a social psychology professor at the University of Georgia, says providing a setting for connection matters more than decor, while research by Julianne Holt-Lunstad shows social connection improves health and longevity.
- Oregon-Based chef Josh McFadden told The Associated Press that grazing boards and pre-prepared meals simplify hosting. "It becomes a mobile meal," McFadden said, "and it also creates conversation."
- Katie, 26, who lives in New Hampshire, recommends "bring your own" gatherings to reduce costs, while guests show consideration by cleaning up and arriving on time.
- Guests hold responsibility in making events fulfilling; passive attendance prevents connection. "If you're passively being an attendee, you are not going to feel connected," Holt-Lunstad said.
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To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection - The Morning Sun
Inviting friends and family members over for a celebration, holiday or routine dinner provides an opportunity for connection, but pressure to serve good-tasting food in a clean and welcoming environment can deter many people from hosting or prevent them from being fully present with their guests when they do. But there are not only ways to reduce the stress of entertaining at home, but strong arguments for throwing a party, planning a game night…
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To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection
Inviting people over is a good way to strengthen social connections, but pressure to clean every room and prepare a table of good food before guests arrive can get in the way.
·United States
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