Thanksgiving is right around the corner and for many of us, that means we’re gearing up to host Thanksgiving dinner. Given that, I thought it’d be a perfect time to share my step-by-step approach to hosting incredible dinner parties. I hope that this is a helpful guide that you can come back to time and time again, whether it’s the holiday season or just a random gathering of friends.

And yet, research has also shown that when our brains are in positive mode, we’re more creative, solve problems faster, and tend to be more mentally alert. How do we get to this positive mode? Well, one way we can do this is by taking the time to celebrate.