Hear a preview of Shine’s newest podcast, “Friends With Mental Health Benefits.” From the Shine app’s co-founders Marah Lidey and Naomi Hirabayashi, Friends With Mental Health Benefits highlights the untold mental health stories of founders and senior leaders. Hear how folks navigate their own wellbeing in the workplace and support the mental health of their teams—especially those most marginalized. Subscribe to Friends with Mental Health Benefits wherever you listen to podcasts: https://anchor....
Apr 16, 2022•12 min
Your best changes from day-to-day—and that’s OK. Today, join Joy Ofodu for a self-compassion practice, focused on embracing what your best looks like today, even if it’s not giving your all. Shine has a new podcast—introducing: Friends with Mental Health Benefits From the Shine app’s co-founders Marah Lidey and Naomi Hirabayashi, Friends With Mental Health Benefits highlights the untold mental health stories of founders and senior leaders. Hear how folks navigate their own wellbeing in the workp...
Apr 15, 2022•8 min
When we greet our inner critic with curiosity, we can take away some of its power. Today, Joy Ofodu guides us through an exercise to question our inner voice when it feels out of our control or overwhelming. Join us for a collective mental health break on May 20, 2022. We’ve made it easier for companies to support their team’s mental health with National Mental Health Break , an annual program from Shine at Work during Mental Health Month in May. Head to NationalMentalHealthBreak.com , to share ...
Apr 14, 2022•9 min
Even when we can't physically travel as freely as usual, we always have the power of our minds to transport and soothe us. Today's meditation helps you practice self-soothing by mentally visiting your favorite place. Join us for a collective mental health break on May 20, 2022. We’ve made it easier for companies to support their team’s mental health with National Mental Health Break , an annual program from Shine at Work during Mental Health Month in May. Head to NationalMentalHealthBreak.com , ...
Apr 13, 2022•9 min
Reflecting on our purpose can bring us balance and delight—but where do you start? Joy Ofodu guides us through a practice that helps us tap into ikigai, a Japanese concept rooted in purpose. Join us for a collective mental health break on May 20, 2022. We’ve made it easier for companies to support their team’s mental health with National Mental Health Break , an annual program from Shine at Work during Mental Health Month in May. Head to NationalMentalHealthBreak.com , to share your HR team’s in...
Apr 12, 2022•9 min
When your emotions feel overwhelming, there’s power in knowing what practices can help you find peace. Today, join Joy Ofodu for a journaling exercise that will help you find comfort in moments of big feelings. Grab that journal! Join us for a collective mental health break on May 20, 2022. We’ve made it easier for companies to support their team’s mental health with National Mental Health Break , an annual program from Shine at Work during Mental Health Month in May. Head to NationalMentalHealt...
Apr 11, 2022•12 min
You are worth celebrating—yep, you! On today’s Daily Shine, Joy Ofodu helps you treat yourself to a celebration with a visualization exercise. Join us for a collective mental health break on May 20, 2022. We’ve made it easier for companies to support their team’s mental health with National Mental Health Break , an annual program from Shine at Work during Mental Health Month in May. Head to NationalMentalHealthBreak.com , to share your HR team’s info and we’ll educate them on how mental health b...
Apr 08, 2022•9 min
Having tough conversations can be uncomfortable, but when we lead with compassionate directness, we can be reminded of the power of advocating for our needs. Today, Joy Ofodu guides you through a visualization of what compassionate directness might look like in practice. Join us for a collective mental health break on May 20, 2022. We’ve made it easier for companies to support their team’s mental health with National Mental Health Break , an annual program from Shine at Work during Mental Health...
Apr 07, 2022•10 min
Our bodies have used sound and chanting for generations to create a sense of peace and balance. Today, we meditate with sound to get us in a place of harmony for the day. If you can: Practice somewhere you can make noise! Join us for a collective mental health break on May 20, 2022. We’ve made it easier for companies to support their team’s mental health with National Mental Health Break , an annual program from Shine at Work during Mental Health Month in May. Head to NationalMentalHealthBreak.c...
Apr 06, 2022•13 min
You deserve to find the good in your day. Today’s Daily Shine exercise with Joy Ofodu is all about finding what’s going well in your day-to-day—and it’s a technique you can turn to when things feel tough. 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...
Apr 05, 2022•11 min
Your joy is a powerful force and a source of hopefulness during hard times. Today, join Jamila Reddy for a moment to connect with the joy that lives within you. Grab that journal! And for more: Tune in to Jamila’s new self-care course, Reclaim Your Joy. 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...
Apr 04, 2022•14 min
Your small habits have a lot more power than you think. Join Joy Ofodu for an exercise to explore your “keystone habits” and use them to build better days. Join us for a collective mental health break on May 20, 2022. We’ve made it easier for companies to support their team’s mental health with National Mental Health Break , an annual program from Shine at Work during Mental Health Month in May. Head to NationalMentalHealthBreak.com , to share your HR team’s info and we’ll educate them on how me...
Apr 01, 2022•10 min
When we take time to look back at the moments that shaped us, we’re giving ourselves the tools to imagine a future based on our current needs. Join Joy Ofodu in an end-of-the-month reflection today. 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 31, 2022•13 min
When you’re feeling drained—mentally, physically, or emotionally—it becomes harder to show up for others. And even more importantly: Harder to show up for yourself. Today, we try a breathing and body scan exercise to help you fill up your own cup. 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 ge...
Mar 30, 2022•8 min
Your worth isn’t rooted in your productivity or output. In today’s Daily Shine, Joy Ofodu will guide you through an exercise to replace feelings of productivity guilt with acceptance. 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 29, 2022•9 min
It’s human to focus on the negative—but with effort and intention, we can fight that bias. In today’s Daily Shine, Joy Ofodu leads you through a guided journaling exercise to reflect on the positives in your life. 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 theshineap...
Mar 28, 2022•12 min
Every great change starts with people taking up space and having the courage to imagine a better future. Today, join Joy Ofodu for a visualization exercise where we’ll imagine a better world, together. 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 25, 2022•11 min
You deserve the same love and care you give to others. Today, join Joy Ofodu for a visualization exercise, rooted in gratitude. 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 24, 2022•9 min
Our days tend to overwhelm us with a constant stream of information and things to process. But today, we're giving ourselves a break by focusing on just one thing. Elisha guides you in a grounding sensory practice. 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 23, 2022•11 min
There is so much around us that is unknown, but one thing is certain: You can trust yourself to get through whatever comes next. In today’s Daily Shine, Joy Ofodu will help you lean on self-trust in the face of uncertainty. 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/wor...
Mar 22, 2022•9 min
“When you don’t slow down by choice, your body can make you slow down by force.” Today, Joy reflects on these powerful words by therapist Katrina Leggins (@ knicolewriting ) with a guided journaling exercise, all about noticing if you’re inching towards burnout. 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 Shi...
Mar 21, 2022•13 min
Your experiences and emotions are valid—but you are so much more than just one or two things. Today, join Joy Ofodu in a visualization exercise to help you release the specific labels you give yourself and start to embrace your whole self. 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 the...
Mar 18, 2022•10 min
“Luck” often feels out of our control—but you can take small steps to create your own luck and the opportunities you want. Today, Joy Ofodu helps you recognize your power to create the “lucky” moments you seek. 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 17, 2022•8 min
We often put pressure on ourselves to feel “all better” right away. But what if we focused instead on just feeling a little bit better first? Today, we experiment with the Kaizen “1% Better” principle as a way to support our own self-care and healing. 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 an...
Mar 16, 2022•10 min
Sometimes, it can be hard to trust your journey—especially when comparison sneaks in. Today, join Joy Ofodu for an exercise to shake off your inner critic and lean into self-compassion and celebration. 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 15, 2022•9 min
Our self-talk can change the way we think, feel, and act—and saying it out loud can make it even more beneficial. Today, join Joy Ofodu for a positive self-talk practice. 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 at theshineapp.com/work...
Mar 14, 2022•13 min
Your emotions are valid—and accepting and sharing them can help you heal in powerful ways. Today, Joy Ofodu will guide you through an exercise to express how you feel. 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 11, 2022•9 min
It turns out, our love of throwbacks have the power to ease anxiety and loneliness. Today, Joy Ofodu walks you through a “reflective nostalgia” visualization exercise to bring joy from the past into your present day. 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 10, 2022•8 min
You can handle this day exactly as it is. Today, we tap into our body's wisdom and resilience with a hand-on-heart meditation to calm our stress from within. 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 09, 2022•9 min
When our motivation feels missing: Sometimes just committing to *trying* is enough. Today, join Joy Ofodu for a Daily Shine practice that will help you visualize taking a small step forward. 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 08, 2022•9 min
