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Ten Ways to Deal with Social Distancing

March 22, 2020 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

Travel restrictions and forced social behavioral change will be much harder for some than others. For people who habitually keep their own lives interesting, being sequestered or having movements restricted is inconvenient but not jarring. Folks who rely on action and stimuli to entertain themselves may struggle. In no particular order, here are 10 suggestions […]

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Filed Under: Influencing Behaviors, Life Skills

Life Without a Cell Phone? Possible or Impossible?

January 9, 2020 by Ocean Palmer 4 Comments

The Case of the Vacationing Cell Phone Could you go a month without one? I have … and it’s not all bad. Matter of fact, it will be six weeks tomorrow. If my friend Aleena Imran succeeds in her persistent attempt to get it released from customs in Pakistan and shipped back to me in […]

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Filed Under: Blog, Communication Skills, Life Skills, Mindfulness

New book in 2020!

January 9, 2020 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

New Release this Summer! This is a working cover draft for my upcoming book, a life skills guide that explains in story form how to protect our heads in a world of increasing digital chaos. The book is written to be a fun, breezy read that utilizes the popular Ocean Palmer storytelling style to “net […]

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Filed Under: Life Skills Tagged With: Guarding the Castle

From Pakistan: The Big Five

October 24, 2019 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

One of the greatest gifts of my work is where it takes me and the people I meet. Together we make the world a little bit smaller, a responsibility I own whether crossing the big pond going east or west. I was recently coaching an executive in Pakistan who asked my age (three decades his […]

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Filed Under: Coaching, Happiness, Life Skills, Mindfulness

New Projects

September 13, 2019 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

Much of the year has been focused on behavioral-based research, teaching, coaching, and writing. These subjects and programs seem to be resonating louder than ever–with larger and more diverse audiences than ever–and for that I credit the cranial chaos caused by domestic and global disruption. Especially popular have been Worry Circle management seminars and The […]

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Filed Under: Life Skills, Mindfulness

Dealing with a Difficult Life Event

May 15, 2019 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

The best part of my work is the opportunity to teach life skills and make friends around the world. I am a champion of people and know for certain that regardless where on the planet I wake up, the people I meet will be 93 percent the same as everyone else. One of life’s biggest […]

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Filed Under: Influencing Behaviors, Life Skills

Crowded Heads: What’s A Bigger Problem, Anxiety or Remorse?

February 14, 2019 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

People can get so knotted up dealing with crowded heads that sometimes they lose track of Marie Kondo’s advice concerning material possessions: de-clutter. Head noise often involves a suitable dose of anxiety or remorse. Whenever your head gets crowded, pause from juggling the chaos long enough to identify if you are feeling either one. Anxiety […]

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Filed Under: Life Skills

Devotion: An Exquisite Element of Life

January 23, 2019 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

Devotion. When it comes to important elements of life, do you have it or is it lacking? Devotion comes with strong emotional bonds, which help determine who you are, the choices you make, and the personal brand you exhibit. Definition:“A keen, committed, and loyal commitment. Zealous or ardent in attachment, loyalty, or affection.”  Gaps in life can be filled several action-oriented ways. […]

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Filed Under: Happiness, Influencing Behaviors, Life Skills

The Easy Thing vs. The Right Thing

July 30, 2018 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

“The easy thing and the right thing are not always the same thing.” — Ocean Palmer A client recently thanked me for a good week of work by sending me on a weekend trip to a top-rated safari camp in western Kenya’s sprawling Masai Mara preserve. From the time our bush plane touched down until […]

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Filed Under: Influencing Behaviors, Leadership, Life Skills, Travel

Tips for Managing the Impact of Technology on Behavior & Happiness

January 3, 2018 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

I frequently teach seminars on the behavioral impact of technology reliance. Shared below are a list of suggestions on what to know and do. I hope they help. For more information or to schedule a seminar for your company or organization, feel free to drop me a note. Tips for Managing the Impact of Technology […]

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Filed Under: Coaching, Life Skills

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