Whether your traditions are old or new, it’s nice to have the layers of next year to look forward to, and the memories of this year and the years before. It’s also worth considering moments that felt novel, new things you tried. Maybe those are experiences that develop with the coming years, or maybe they live in the context and time of this year, not to be repeated.

Prioritizing intimacy—emotional, playful, and physical—helps keep the mix of our intimate relationships balanced. It is the ingredient that turns ordinary into meaningful, preventing the sweet from becoming bland and the bitter from overwhelming.

Stepping away from social media has changed almost all of my relationships. There are people I have never interacted with since walking away and I have found deeper and more meaningful connections with those who are still in my life. I also appreciate not knowing so many details about other people's lives, and appreciate it even more when friends and family make it a point to share their lives with me.