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Body Language
The Beauty of the Chin in Revealing Our Sentiments

Joe Navarro M.A. on April 18, 2024

We all have one. We practically ignore it, though it is part of the face. What is it? The chin. Here is a surprising look at what it can communicate.

We all have one. We practically ignore it, though it is part of the face. What is it? The chin. Here is a surprising look at what it can communicate.

Career
20 Ways to De-Escalate Emotional Situations

Joe Navarro M.A. on July 17, 2023

At home, school, or at work, we may confront an emotional situation that can escalate out of control. Here, two experts reveal 20 tips for de-escalating such situations.

At home, school, or at work, we may confront an emotional situation that can escalate out of control. Here, two experts reveal 20 tips for de-escalating such situations.

Behavioral Economics
20 Tips for Successful Meetings

Joe Navarro M.A. on March 26, 2023

Conducting meetings is an art form; highly effective ones don’t just happen. Check out these 20 tips to prepare and have great meetings.

Conducting meetings is an art form; highly effective ones don’t just happen. Check out these 20 tips to prepare and have great meetings.

Genetics
4 Everyday Behaviors With Ancient Roots

Joe Navarro M.A. on September 26, 2022

Our more archaic past can still be seen in some of our universal behaviors. Large felines had a lot to do with that.

Our more archaic past can still be seen in some of our universal behaviors. Large felines had a lot to do with that.

Stress
When, Where, Why, and How We Touch Our Faces

Joe Navarro M.A. on November 7, 2021

For the student of body language, how we touch our faces, where, and when, reveals a lot about what is going on in the emotional mind.

For the student of body language, how we touch our faces, where, and when, reveals a lot about what is going on in the emotional mind.

Gratitude
The Importance of Validation

Joe Navarro M.A. on June 21, 2021

It is one of the most powerful and endearing traits exceptional individuals share and we should all emulate.

It is one of the most powerful and endearing traits exceptional individuals share and we should all emulate.

Stress
Some Thoughts on the Eyes

Joe Navarro M.A. on February 3, 2021

The eyes are both recovers of information and transmitters of emotions, thoughts, and even empathy.

The eyes are both recovers of information and transmitters of emotions, thoughts, and even empathy.

Narcissism
When the Narcissist Fails

Joe Navarro M.A. on July 26, 2020

We think they are infallible, but what happens when the malignant narcissist fails at work, at home, or in a very public setting? A look at behaviors we can expect.

We think they are infallible, but what happens when the malignant narcissist fails at work, at home, or in a very public setting? A look at behaviors we can expect.

Proxemics
Spatial Needs vs. Spatial Necessity

Joe Navarro M.A. on March 12, 2020

When there is a public health crisis, especially a viral one, greater spatial distance is required if not mandated. We call that the prophylactic zone.

When there is a public health crisis, especially a viral one, greater spatial distance is required if not mandated. We call that the prophylactic zone.