Are you having a heavy day? There is a simple and sure-fire way to wriggle out from under whatever might be weighing you down: Small talk. Yep, that’s it! We exchange positive energy with those around us by recognizing and seizing those small moments in our day when we connect with others. 30 seconds to a few minutes of easy conversation add up over time, as we learn about others efficiently and honestly—because those few seconds are all we have to work with. Then just as quickly others learn about us, genuinely and with ease.
Life lessons come in all forms. Sometimes they are powerful and life changing, holding our attention as we focus on the “big message.” Other times they are casual and brief, trickling into our being in secret, quiet ways. By engaging others in conversational bits and pieces, we open up to the world around us because we are comfortable and happy in the moment. And it’s easier than you think.
“What are you doing for fun this weekend?”
“What did you think of the game last night?”
See? Give it a try.