How to Be a Good Host After a Tiring Day

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Calm down: There is always a way out

   Don't overdo the shopping.
   
   Just go as per the requirements of your list. , Quickly take a warm shower (it helps, any season) , This breathing should inflate your stomach during inhalation and flatten it during exhalation.
   
   Do this for 10 minutes (keep a timer if necessary).
   
   It relaxes you immediately. , Try to look relaxed and presentable (take deep breaths, whenever you can). ,, Or better still, invite them to the kitchen to help you. , As you've had a busy day, you will automatically tend to think of it and the conversation might revolve around it.
   
   Instead try to think of something positive about your guests and make it a point to discuss about the same. , Introduce humor into your conversation as everyone could use some at the end of a day.
   
   Listen more, do not lead the conversation towards yourself or how tiring your day was, lest your guests feel unwelcome. ,, Don't crash on that inviting couch but finish off this chore as soon as possible.
   
   Help is a must-get.
   
   If you don't have help, try to finish only the amount you can manage before you are completely burned out. , Try adding some herbal/olive oil into the water for better sleep and a fresh new you in the morning!
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   Step 2: so convince yourself that you can breeze through this one too.

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   Step 3: Mentally classify the guests: If they are close friends

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   Step 4: you could be more relaxed; but if they are clients

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   Step 5: colleagues or seniors from work

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   Step 6: you need to make some plans.

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   Step 7: Write it down: Quickly jot down what you plan tonight; keep the menu small as you would need a lot of energy for an elaborate arrangement

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   Step 8: Shop: Go to a mall or store that has a smaller queue.

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   Step 9: Hydrate yourself: Drink a couple of glasses of cool water after reaching home.

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    Step 10: Breathe in life: Lie down on a flat surface

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    Step 11: a carpet or a comfortable bench (not a bed or couch) and breathe deeply.

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    Step 12: Dress up: Wear something light and comfortable for the evening.

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    Step 13: Implement the plans: Start dinner preparation as per your plans and try not to deviate much

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    Step 14: in an impulse to impress.

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    Step 15: Get help: If you can get friends or family members to pitch in

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    Step 16: request them to do smaller chores like fixing the table

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    Step 17: arranging some fresh flowers

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    Step 18: switching on some soothing music etc.

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    Step 19: Post preparation: If you finish the dinner preparation in time

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    Step 20: grab a chair

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    Step 21: get a glass of juice or water and mentally prepare yourself for the conversation you are going to have.

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    Step 22: Smile: Take care to smile adequately (not too much or too less) and make them feel at home.

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    Step 23: Graceful see off: If your guests want to bid an early goodbye

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    Step 24: do not insist on their staying back longer (for all you know

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    Step 25: they might have had a long tiring day too); see them off cheerfully without showing your haste to crash.

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    Step 26: Cleanup: This is the most difficult part of the entire evening

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    Step 27: especially when all your tiredness comes flooding back.

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    Step 28: Relax again: Dip your feet in some warm water before you retire for the day.

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