Most of us start the new year with the intention to connect more with friends and loved ones. But life gets in the way. Beautifully orchestrated dinner parties, cozy movie nights, and long-overdue phone dates fall through, replaced by busy schedules and second-guessing: I should have planned this weeks ago. What if it feels like an obligation? What if no one shows up? Before we know it, weeks or even months pass.

Enter "last minute, no pressure" (LMNP): a simple way to connect without overthinking or stress.

A friend recently told me their goal last year was to host a monthly dinner party, but they didn’t host a single one. Life gets busy, and even with the best intentions, planning ahead can feel overwhelming. That’s........

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