Spend Time with Your People

Maybe hosting a party isn’t your thing. Maybe the thought of planning, prepping, and entertaining feels like more stress than it’s worth. And that’s okay, gathering doesn’t have to be fancy or formal. What matters most is showing up for the people who matter to you.

There’s something deeply rewarding about reconnecting with longtime friends. These are the people who’ve seen you through seasons of change, shared in your laughter, and stood beside you in your quiet moments. Spending time with them can bring a sense of belonging and connection that we all need more of. Friendships help carry us through life’s ups and downs. They boost our self-esteem, give us a sense of purpose, and even motivate us to take better care of ourselves, body, mind, and soul.

You don’t need a party to reconnect. A coffee, a walk, a phone call, a shared meal, they all count. It’s less about the setting and more about the effort.

Friends are like apples: spending time with them regularly just might help keep the doctor away. So pick up the phone, send the text, plan the get-together, whatever feels doable. Life’s better when we go through it together.

Photo Credit: Darryl Evans of Pure Enchantment Photography