My mum and dad did this so naturally I could cry thinking back on it now and how lucky I was as a kid. At my dads funeral everyone commented on his amazing social nature. He had so many friends. Total inspiration
small hosting tips that most people don't think about!!
that will 100x your party!!
(underrated skill to uplevel any gathering)
secret tips:
> INTRODUCE your guests to each other!!! there's four ways to do this well to give a reason to start yapping. you can share how they know you, a life update, a fact, or a common interest.
> welcome each guest enthusiastically the moment they walk through the door. they're probably nervous - if you create conditions to help them lower their guard, it will pay dividends to the energy for the rest of the event
> the spacing of the room impacts the quality of the party. too much space and the event is awkward. too little and it’s claustrophobic. you can move tables and chairs around to create the ideal spacing for your event
> pay attention to the vibe of the room. are people engaged or falling off? do people need a reason to move around? a new activity? the pace & energy of the evening might require gentle adjustments throughout the night
> give people food or drink at the beginning so they have something to do with their hands
> don’t let people sit for too long. sitting too long can kill the vibe. it removes the ability to naturally move around. give people reasons to stand and float around
> natural ways to get people to move: put out a new batch of food or drinks, put music on in a new room, introduce a game, go outside, ask people to bring their dishes to the sink. these are little ways to get people to move around
> send a personalized message to people about why you'd love to see them there & a reminder text the day of setting the tone - it will help increase show rates!!
> please don't be SO stressed that you forget to actually enjoy the event yourself - your guests will notice
do these secret tips to 100x your supper club!!!
we're in a loneliness crisis & people need gatherings now more than ever!!!
you got this!!!
i know we’re grown, but does a man still need to ask you to be his girlfriend for the relationship to be official, or do you just let things naturally progress and assume yall are together?
High cortisol is aging you faster than cigarettes or vapes.
Wrinkles, sleep loss, poor recovery, low libido.
Here are 7 natural ways to reduce high cortisol and stay young:
1. Saunas.
Life has such a different pace when you're not traveling all the time. Got all the wool jerseys out of storage a few weeks ago ... now just put my summer clothes away for the winter
If you go to a fancy restaurant in nz and they ask for a tip its an insult. Its like asking you to pay them more for overcharging you on your food. Its nothing to do with not being able to afford it - its just the principle of the matter.
I said what I said - might delete later.
Not trying to be a bitch at all but if you’re analyzing your life’s relationships by who likes your Instagram stories you might have a personality disorder and should log out and see a professional
“Marry your best friend” is one of the most romanticized things the internet ever sold people 😭. Married your best friend but you're putting divorce lawyer on speed dial after few months 😂.
Friendship is important in marriage, yes; but your wife is not just your buddy. Your best friend might let things slide, laugh things off, or tolerate your nonsense for peace. Your wife won’t. She will challenge you, hold you accountable, demand growth, emotional presence, consistency, and intentional love.
That’s because marriage is deeper than friendship. It’s responsibility, partnership, sacrifice, and commitment.
The moment you reduce your wife to “my guy” energy, she can start feeling emotionally neglected while still being physically present in the marriage.
Your wife isn’t your homeboy with benefits. Love her deeply, but respect the role differently too.