IWTL how to be a better host like actually enjoy it, not stress over it

Every time I host something, I tell myself I’ll keep it chill and then two hours in I’m running around topping off drinks, checking snacks, cleaning up spills and missing half the conversations. It always looks effortless when other people do it, but I end up exhausted by the end of the night.

I’ve been trying to simplify things like prepping snacks ahead, keeping playlists ready. It’s nothing fancy but having everything prepped like that I think makes the night flow way better. I spend less time running around and more time actually talking to people. But I still feel like I could be doing more to actually enjoy hosting instead of managing it. What are your best tips for making hosting easier, more fun and less stressful?