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The Daily Shine

The Shine Appwww.theshineapp.com
Every weekday, tune in to the Daily Shine, a podcast-meets-meditation to help you breathe, cope with stress and anxiety, and build self-care skills. And for more self-care support: Download the Shine app. Founded by two women of color, the Shine app is your space for daily self-care. Download the app—named Apple's Best of 2020—in the App Store and Google Play for even more daily meditations (including sleep meditations!), weekly self-care courses, and monthly virtual workshops with mental wellness experts. Head to www.theshineapp.com
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Episodes

The Benefits of Boundaries

Boundaries help us show up *and* protect our energy. Today, join Joy Ofodu in a guided journaling exercise to help you pinpoint a boundary that will serve you this week. Grab that journal! Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work...

Mar 07, 202211 min

You Deserve Respect

You are worthy of respect, exactly as you are. Today, Joy Ofodu leads you through a series of affirmations to remind you of your worth and what you deserve. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work...

Mar 04, 202211 min

Greet Procrastination With Compassion

To-do lists often come with big feelings, but when we name those feelings, we can open ourselves up to healing in new ways. Today, join Joy Ofodu in a practice to help you greet moments of procrastination with compassion. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work...

Mar 03, 20228 min

Find Awe and Wonder

Finding a childlike state of wonder and awe can help improve our mood, make us feel more connected, and so much more. With today’s practice, we’ll tap into the awe-inspiring things that surround you. Written by Stephanie Simpson. Voiced by Elisha Mudly. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step.Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Lear...

Mar 02, 202210 min

Recharge Your Mind

It’s human to have moments of brain fog—especially if you’re under lots of stress. Today, join Joy Ofodu for an exercise to help you recharge when your mind feels foggy. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step.Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself.Learn more at theshineapp.com/work...

Mar 01, 202210 min

Create Space For Hope

If fear is your go-to mindset in the face of uncertainty—you’re not alone. But you have the power to choose hope too. Today, Joy Ofodu offers a metaphor and journaling exercise to help you tap into your hope. Grab that journal! Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com...

Feb 28, 202211 min

Be Proud of Yourself

Studies show that when we end our days savoring what we’ve accomplished, it can help us feel happier and more motivated. Today, join Joy Ofodu in reflecting on what’s on your “done list” and celebrating yourself. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step.Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself.Learn more at theshineapp.com/work...

Feb 25, 20228 min

Own Your Anger

Self-care isn’t just for our feel-good emotions—it can be helpful when stress and anger appear too. Today, join Joy Ofodu for a “meta-moment” meditation and visualization to help you shift your approach to feeling angry. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself.Learn more at theshineapp.com/work...

Feb 24, 202210 min

Create a Breathing Ritual

Today, we explore the importance of creating rituals to reflect and rest. Join us for a 360 breathing exercise. Written by Stephanie Simpson. Voiced by Elisha Mudly. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step.Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself.Learn more at theshineapp.com/work

Feb 23, 20229 min

Be Patient With Your Progress

When it comes to your goals: Your progress will ebb and flow—and that’s OK. Today, join Joy Ofodu for a self-compassion meditation to help you extend patience and care to yourself, wherever you are on your journey. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step.Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself.Learn more at theshineapp.com/work...

Feb 22, 20228 min

Learn Your Energy 'Zaps' & 'Saps'

Your energy varies throughout the day—and knowing what “zaps” it and what “saps” it can help you care for yourself. Today, join Joy Ofodu for a guided journaling exercise to explore how the week ahead will impact your energy. Grab your journal! Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more a...

Feb 21, 202210 min

Choose Compassion

We all might come from different experiences and identities, but we can still choose compassion for ourselves and the people around us. Join Joy to learn how to show compassion for those within your community with a loving-kindness visualization exercise. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step.Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself.Lea...

Feb 18, 202210 min

How to Apologize

Being human means making mistakes—and learning to apologize. In today’s exercise, Joy will guide you through the three steps to an effective apology and how to treat yourself with compassion when you make mistakes. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work...

Feb 17, 202210 min

Make Friends with Fear

What if you spoke to your feelings of fear and anxiety with love? In this visualization practice, Elisha helps you reframe your anxiety and greet it with compassion Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step.Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself.Learn more at theshineapp.com/work

Feb 16, 20229 min

Start With Your Strengths

Your strengths deserve a shout-out—especially if your brain is focusing on your weaknesses instead. Today, join Joy for a research-backed exercise that will help you start the day feeling empowered. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step.Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself.Learn more at theshineapp.com/work...

Feb 15, 20229 min

A Love Letter To You

Happy Valentine’s Day! Today, we're celebrating your most important relationship: The one with yourself. In this practice, Joy will guide you through writing a heartfelt message to yourself. Grab your journal! Get 40% off an annual Shine Premium membership and start February’s self-care course, “Deepen Your Resilience.” Plus unlock access to over 1,000 meditations, weekly self-care courses, monthly expert-led workshops, and more, all for less than $4 a month. Head to theshineapp.com/40 to redeem...

Feb 14, 202211 min

Appreciate Your Joy

Joy is a feeling you can cultivate and amplify. Today, Joy Ofodu guides you through an exercise to help you tap into “appreciative joy” on the days you need an extra boost. Get 40% off an annual Shine Premium membership and start February’s self-care course, “Deepen Your Resilience.” Plus unlock access to over 1,000 meditations, weekly self-care courses, monthly expert-led workshops, and more, all for less than $4 a month. Head to theshineapp.com/40 to redeem this offer....

Feb 11, 20229 min

Use Your 'Why' as Motivation

When your motivation feels missing: Switching from an “I have to do this” to an “I get to do this” mindset can help. Today, Joy Ofodu explains the two types of motivation and how you can cultivate motivation from within when you need a boost. Get 40% off an annual Shine Premium membership and start February’s self-care course, “Deepen Your Resilience.” Plus unlock access to over 1,000 meditations, weekly self-care courses, monthly expert-led workshops, and more, all for less than $4 a month. Hea...

Feb 10, 20229 min

Reframe Your Mistakes as Growth

Mistakes are useful for growth and understanding, but they can often be the source of self-criticism. Today, join Elisha for a visualization that will help you reframe a mistake as a moment of growth, directing compassion and forgiveness to yourself. Get 40% off an annual Shine Premium membership and start February’s self-care course, “Deepen Your Resilience.” Plus unlock access to over 1,000 meditations, weekly self-care courses, monthly expert-led workshops, and more, all for less than $4 a mo...

Feb 09, 20229 min

Soothe Your Loneliness

Loneliness is a signal that you care about connection—and you’re not alone in feeling it. Join Joy Ofodu in this visualization exercise to help you reconnect with the people and world around you. Get 40% off an annual Shine Premium membership and start February’s self-care course, “Deepen Your Resilience.” Plus unlock access to over 1,000 meditations, weekly self-care courses, monthly expert-led workshops, and more, all for less than $4 a month. Head to theshineapp.com/40 to redeem this offer....

Feb 08, 202210 min

Tap Into Your Gratitude

Gratitude helps us feel seen and connected—and it’s a huge boost for our mental health. Today, Joy Ofodu guides you through a journaling exercise where you’ll write a gratitude note to someone you care about and *yourself.* Grab that journal! Get 40% off an annual Shine Premium membership and start February’s self-care course, “Deepen Your Resilience.” Plus unlock access to over 1,000 meditations, weekly self-care courses, monthly expert-led workshops, and more, all for less than $4 a month. Hea...

Feb 07, 202213 min

Find Your Happiness Today

You deserve to feel happiness in the present moment. Today, join Joy Ofodu in learning about the “arrival fallacy” and how to root your joy in the present moment rather than leaving it up to the future. Get 40% off an annual Shine Premium membership and start February’s self-care course, “Deepen Your Resilience.” Plus unlock access to over 1,000 meditations, weekly self-care courses, monthly expert-led workshops, and more, all for less than $4 a month. Head to theshineapp.com/40 to redeem this o...

Feb 04, 20228 min

Cope With Decision Fatigue

It’s estimated we make 35,000 decisions each day—and when we want all of them to be perfect, it can be extra draining. Today, Joy Ofodu shares a mindfulness exercise to help you combat decision fatigue with making more Mostly Fine Decisions. Get 40% off an annual Shine Premium membership and start February’s self-care course, “Deepen Your Resilience.” Plus unlock access to over 1,000 meditations, weekly self-care courses, monthly expert-led workshops, and more, all for less than $4 a month. Head...

Feb 03, 20228 min

Breathing to Self-Soothe

Our nervous systems are key in the conversation between mental and physical wellness. Today, Elisha teaches you how to use deep belly breathing as a tool to stimulate the vagus nerve and calm your body’s stress response. Get 40% off an annual Shine Premium membership and start February’s self-care course, “Deepen Your Resilience.” Plus unlock access to over 1,000 meditations, weekly self-care courses, monthly expert-led workshops, and more, all for less than $4 a month. Head to theshineapp.com/4...

Feb 02, 20229 min

Embrace a Beginner's Mindset

When we focus on perfectionism, we lose the joy that comes from letting ourselves simply be a beginner. Today, Joy Ofodu shares the Buddhist concept of “shoshin” and helps you practice your beginner’s mindset. Get 40% off an annual Shine Premium membership and start February’s self-care course, “Deepen Your Resilience.” Plus unlock access to over 1,000 meditations, weekly self-care courses, monthly expert-led workshops, and more, all for less than $4 a month. Head to theshineapp.com/40 to redeem...

Feb 01, 20228 min

Reclaim Your To-Do List

When we hold an endless to-do list in our heads: It can create a lot of extra stress. Today, join Joy Ofodu for a “brain dump” exercise—getting those tasks out of your head and onto paper so you can breathe a little easier. Grab that journal! Last chance: Head to theshineapp.com/2022 to get 50% off your first year of Shine Premium before this offer ends on January 31 at 11:59 PM.

Jan 31, 202210 min

Reflect on Your January

What moments shaped you this month? Before January ends, take a moment to reflect on your goals, wins, and learnings from the month with Joy Ofodu . Last chance: Head to theshineapp.com/2022 to get 50% off your first year of Shine Premium before this offer ends on January 31 at 11:59 PM.

Jan 28, 202211 min

Create Your Happiness

You can create your own joy—even when things feel stressful. Today, Joy Ofodu guides you through a 3-step process to tapping into happiness as a means of self-care. Last chance: Head to theshineapp.com/2022 to get 50% off your first year of Shine Premium before this offer ends on January 31 at 11:59 PM.

Jan 27, 202210 min

Soothe Your Body

Your body can carry stress—but it can also help you release it too. Today's meditation is a progressive muscle relaxation technique that's research-backed for lowering levels of stress and helping ground ourselves in our bodies. This is your year to Shine. Start this year with your annual mental wellness program from Shine. You'll get daily meditations, weekly courses, and monthly workshops to help you commit to self-care all year long. Upgrade to Shine Premium today to join the Lay Your Foundat...

Jan 26, 20228 min

Learn Your Energy Zones

We’re not built to focus all day long—and when we accept that, we can work smarter and with more self-compassion. Today, Joy Ofodu helps you explore your three daily energy zones: A peak, a trough, and a recovery period. This is your year to Shine. Start this year with your annual mental wellness program from Shine. You'll get daily meditations, weekly courses, and monthly workshops to help you commit to self-care all year long. Upgrade to Shine Premium today to join the Lay Your Foundation for ...

Jan 25, 202211 min
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