Small talk isn’t the problem, it is how we do it. Alison Wood Brooks explains that most people hate small talk because they stay on surface level topics for too long. She says conversations become awkward and draining when they never move up the “conversation pyramid” into something more meaningful. Do you enjoy small talk or avoid it? #podcast #communication #bodylanguage #anxiety

garlic parmesan chicken meatloaf 👩🏼‍🍳🤌🏼 What you’ll need: 2lbs ground chicken (can also use beef) 1 small yellow onion, finely diced 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese 1 cup of Italian breadcrumbs ½ cup milk 2 eggs 1 tbsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese For the sauce topping: ½ cup ketchup 2 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp dijon mustard 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce For

The best way to spread Christmas cheer ... is this mini Buddy the Elf causing happy tears. A little boy with Down syndrome could not contain his joy when he got to meet his favorite festive character in person. #holiday #buddytheelf #elf