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A resource for those people living with, wanting to know more about and/or caring for people with mood disorders such as Depression and Bipolar. The White Samurai is the Warrior of Change, beginning with Hope for a better tomorrow and a rediscovered life through enabling understanding to defeat the Black Dog!
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12 actionable ideas to be happy right now

12 actionable ideas to be happy right now
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Making Up Your Mind & Getting to a Decision

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“You could sum up my inability to make a decision in two words: ‘wishy-washy.’ Wait, is that two words or only one? Not sure. Think it’s one word but maybe it’s two.
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» 6 Tips on How to Make a Good First Impression - World of Psychology

» 6 Tips on How to Make a Good First Impression - World of Psychology | The White Samurai | Scoop.it
Most of us would like to believe that we don’t judge others. While this may be somewhat true, we often make assumptions about an individual based on the first
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» Eight Essential Steps To Freedom From Bipolar Disorder - Bipolar Advantage

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» Grass is Greener Syndrome - Bonding Time

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Stress, A Matter Of Judgment

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Pressure is part and parcel of all work and helps to keep us motivated. But excessive pressure can lead to stress, which undermines performance, is costly to
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» Good Habits Help Manage Stress - Psych Central News

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New research suggests that when stress and exhaustion dull the senses and cause mindless behavior, people fall back on established habits -- some of which may
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» 6 Ways Pets Relieve Depression - World of Psychology

» 6 Ways Pets Relieve Depression - World of Psychology | The White Samurai | Scoop.it
The day I returned from inpatient therapy, my Lab-Chow mix cuddled up to me on the bed as I cried. She looked into my defeated gaze and licked my tears. I
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» Assertiveness with Workplace Bullies - Bonding Time

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» Taking Time to Reboot Yourself - World of Psychology

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A favorite caption I saw a couple years ago with regard to workforce restlessness was Distracted? Hit the Reset Button. We all know the familiar
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» Putting Yourself Out There: My Tricks for Gaining Self-Assurance - The Impact of Sex Addiction

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» Self-Affirmation Can Improve Problem-Solving Under Stress - Psych Central News

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New research shows that self-affirmation can protect against the damaging effects of stress on problem-solving. According to researchers at Carnegie Mellon
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» What Makes You Happy - The Emotionally Sensitive Person

» What Makes You Happy - The Emotionally Sensitive Person | The White Samurai | Scoop.it
Paying attention to what you are grateful for and noticing the pleasant events of your day can add to your happiness.
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Relieving Stress: Doing More for Yourself - Huffington Post

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Relieving Stress: Doing More for Yourself Huffington Post It was 2:00 a.m., and I was spending my whole night cramming for a big test the next day.
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Pent-Up Stress May Harm Health of Middle-Aged Women - WebMD

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Pent-Up Stress May Harm Health of Middle-Aged Women WebMD FRIDAY, June 7 (HealthDay News) -- Many middle-aged women develop aches and pains and other physical symptoms as a result of chronic stress, according to a decades-long study.
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» The Serenity Prayer - Lessons from the Couch

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» Assertiveness with Workplace Bullies - Bonding Time

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Cultivating Conscious Incompetence: Executive Coaching in Action

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Employees succeed because they parlay their personality and skills into high performance. But as they rise to higher levels in an organization, many find that t
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» 20 Ways to Relax & Unwind - World of Psychology

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Sometimes when we’re exhausted, we gravitate toward activities that drain us even more. Or we think we don’t deserve to take a break, so we ignore our
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» Breaking Bad Habits: Interview with Dan Goleman and Tara Bennett-Goleman - Mindfulness and Psychotherapy

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Dan Goleman and Tara Bennett-Goleman are internationally recognized figures in the field of mental health. Come see what Mind Whispering says about how to break self-defeating bad habits
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» How Mindfulness Can Mitigate the Cognitive Symptoms of Depression - Psych Central

» How Mindfulness Can Mitigate the Cognitive Symptoms of Depression  - Psych Central | The White Samurai | Scoop.it
Mindfulness, or paying full attention to the present moment, can be very helpful in improving the cognitive symptoms of depression. These debilitating symptoms
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» Strengths + Passion = Happiness - Character Strengths

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Find ways to use your signature strengths and you will reap the benefits including happiness. But why is the use of signature strengths linked with happiness?
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» Emotional Strategies Influence Anxiety - Psych Central News

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Everyone has their own strategy to manage emotions. For some, when trouble approaches, they do everything they can to avoid confrontation, for others, they look
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» Meditation Produces Opposite Effect of ‘Fight or Flight’ - Psych Central News

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A new study reveals that practitioners of meditation experience changes in gene expression that are the exact opposite of what occurs during the flight or
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» The Power Of Being An Introvert - The Gentle Self

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