Step 1: Plan Your Appearances.



Be your own manager: which invitations are important to accept (close friends, family, major work functions), and which can you decline with a thoughtful note or gift? If you’re still left with a slew of events, cherry pick when you really party it up (hint: every night is not a good idea). Some nights, leave early. If you can’t make it an early night, try this trick: keep a drink in your hand and nurse it aaaallllll night. Even trickier, swap it out for a fresh drink every hour or so. This keeps people from thinking you’re not participating in the festivities and urging you to party more than you can or want to.