Taking gains vs. taxes - what to do?

I am not a trader per se but have retired and been actively managing my portfolio to very good success. I say this because I don't usually buy something with the goal of trading it via a defined exit. That said, I have some small caps that have had crazy runs and built up quite a profit, all in less than a year. Do I not worry about the taxes and just pay short term cap gains? Or do I try and ride it out for a year for long term cap gains? All advice welcome. Thank you.