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Breathe In Color May 05, 2021

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Our happiness is contagious, and laughter is shown to benefit both our physical and mental health in huge ways. Today, we’ll help you harness those benefits through a laughter meditation. Voiced by Mel Chanté.
Takeaways:
1- Make space for laughter—it's shown to reduce stress, improve immune function and strengthen our relationships.
2- Set the intention to share something you find funny with a friend or loved one, even if it's through distance.
3- Notice the effects laughter provides your body by easing stress and lightening your mood.
Mantra: I can feel and share joy.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Get extra support and tools to calm your anxiety with Shine Premium, your personalized self-care membership. You’ll get access to over 1,000+ meditations created by diverse experts, personalized journaling prompts, content based on your mood, and invites to monthly community care events. Become a Shine Premium member today and get $10 off your first year by signing up at theshineapp.com/member.

How Do You Ask for Help? May 04, 2021

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Asking for help is a sign of strength—and it takes courage. Today, we reflect on the myths we tell ourselves about asking for help and practice being specific about our needs. Voiced by Mel Chanté.
Takeaways:
1- It’s normal to be nervous when asking for help.
2- But putting yourself out there makes you stronger and more confident.
3- Lean into your vulnerability—people genuinely want to show up for you.
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Mantra: I can be strong and still need help.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Get extra support and tools to calm your anxiety with Shine Premium, your personalized self-care membership. You’ll get access to over 1,000+ meditations created by diverse experts, personalized journaling prompts, content based on your mood, and invites to monthly community care events. Become a Shine Premium member today and get $10 off your first year by signing up at theshineapp.com/member.

Care For Your Mental Health May 03, 2021

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Caring for our mental health means checking in with how we’re doing—and showing kindness to our body and mind when they signal that we might need to take a break for self-care or reach out for extra support. Today, Mel helps us check in and notice any burnout signals in our lives. Grab that journal!
Takeaways:
1- Checking in with yourself is a way to support your mental health daily.
2- Our mind and body will signal to us when we’re starting to feel burned out—and we can greet those signals with compassion instead of criticism.
3- Be kind to your mental health, and know that taking time to care for yourself or reaching out for extra support is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Mantra: I will care for my mental health with kindness.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Get extra support and tools to calm your anxiety with Shine Premium, your personalized self-care membership. You’ll get access to over 1,000+ meditations created by diverse experts, personalized journaling prompts, content based on your mood, and invites to monthly community care events. Become a Shine Premium member today and get $10 off your first year by signing up at theshineapp.com/member.

Connect With Care Apr 30, 2021

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As we wrap up the month of April and Shine’s birthday celebrations: We explore a final lesson from our co-founders. Lesson #5: Community care is powerful. Today’s meditation will help you reflect on how acts of care link you to your community. Voiced by Mel Chanté.
Takeaways:
1- We all build a community around ourselves through the people we choose to be a part of our lives.
2- Like all communities, our relationships are built on mutual care and shared experience.
3- We have the power to foster, support, and build community through our passion and care for others.
Mantra: I am cared for and caring of others.
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As two women of color, Shine's co-founders were underestimated time and time again. We’ve been told no by over a hundred investors over the years. But thanks to you, our supporters — year after year, we were able to prove the naysayers wrong. We knew that people like us wanted more inclusive, realistic support for our daily self-care. A huge thank you to the Shine members for your support these past 5 years. And if you want to support our mission, and use an app that is going to fundamentally shift your daily wellbeing — we got you. For a limited time - get 50% off your first year at theshineapp.com/50.

What’s In the Way, Is the Way Apr 29, 2021

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Today, in honor of Shine’s 5th birthday, we explore a fourth lesson Shine’s co-founders have learned: What’s in the way is the way. Today’s meditation helps us build resilience for the times in life when we have to push through. Voiced by Mel Chanté.
Takeaways:
1- Sometimes we go through periods of trial, stress, or major setbacks in life.
2- Encountering setbacks doesn’t mean that we aren’t on the right path or should give up—these moments often lead to major growth and give us the skills to flourish down the line.
3- Sometimes, the best way to deal with challenges is to acknowledge that what we are doing is hard and to give ourselves permission to just endure.
Mantra: I can do hard things.
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As two women of color, Shine's co-founders were underestimated time and time again. We’ve been told no by over a hundred investors over the years. But thanks to you, our supporters — year after year, we were able to prove the naysayers wrong. We knew that people like us wanted more inclusive, realistic support for our daily self-care. A huge thank you to the Shine members for your support these past 5 years. And if you want to support our mission, and use an app that is going to fundamentally shift your daily wellbeing — we got you. For a limited time - get 50% off your first year at theshineapp.com/50.

Create a Breathing Ritual Apr 28, 2021

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Today, in honor of Shine’s 5th birthday, we explore a third lesson Shine’s co-founders have learned along the way: The importance of creating rituals to reflect and rest. Join us for a 360 breathing exercise. Written by Stephanie Simpson. Voiced by Elisha Mudly.
Takeaways:
1- Rituals are small self-care buoys we place throughout our days.
2- A ritual is an act or series of actions that are repeated regularly and help us get the time and space to care for ourselves.
3- Build-in rituals throughout your day to help you stay grounded, present, and support your overall wellbeing.
Mantra: I create rituals that support me.
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As two women of color, Shine's co-founders were underestimated time and time again. We’ve been told no by over a hundred investors over the years. But thanks to you, our supporters — year after year, we were able to prove the naysayers wrong. We knew that people like us wanted more inclusive, realistic support for our daily self-care. A huge thank you to the Shine members for your support these past 5 years. And if you want to support our mission, and use an app that is going to fundamentally shift your daily wellbeing — we got you. For a limited time - get 50% off your first year at theshineapp.com/50

Rewrite Your Story Apr 27, 2021

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Today, in honor of Shine’s 5th birthday, we explore a second lesson Shine’s co-founders learned these past five years: The power in unlearning some of the stories we tell ourselves. Join Mel for a meditation reflecting on some of the narratives you can let go of. Voiced by Mel Chanté

Takeaways:
1- We all have internalized narratives about ourselves—some can be helpful, but others hold us back.
2- Narratives can come from ourselves, family, friends, or society at large.
3- It can be helpful to periodically examine some stories that we tell ourselves to see whether or not they help us—and release whatever no longer serves us.
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Intention: I rewrite my story every day.
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As two women of color, Shine's co-founders were underestimated time and time again. We’ve been told no by over a hundred investors over the years. But thanks to you, our supporters — year after year, we were able to prove the naysayers wrong. We knew that people like us wanted more inclusive, realistic support for our daily self-care. A huge thank you to the Shine members for your support these past 5 years. And if you want to support our mission, and use an app that is going to fundamentally shift your daily wellbeing — we got you. For a limited time - get 50% off your first year at theshineapp.com/50.

Choose Authenticity Apr 26, 2021

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This week, we’re celebrating Shine’s 5th birthday. Each weekday, we’ll explore five major learnings our co-founders, Marah and Naomi, have had along the way. Today: Join us in reflecting on your authentic self, with Mel guiding us in a journaling exercise to dig into what makes you *you.* Grab that journal! Voiced by Mel Chanté. Takeaways: 1- Being authentic requires courage—especially in the face of other people asking you to conform or change who you are. 2- Your values have helped you live authentically in the past, and they can guide you in the present too. 3- Take time to choose authenticity daily, and know that your truest self is a gift to the world. Mantra: I choose authenticity. --- As two women of color, Shine's co-founders were underestimated time and time again. We’ve been told no by over a hundred investors over the years. But thanks to you, our supporters — year after year, we were able to prove the naysayers wrong. We knew that people like us wanted more inclusive, realistic support for our daily self-care. A huge thank you to the Shine members for your support these past 5 years. And if you want to support our mission, and use an app that is going to fundamentally shift your daily wellbeing — we got you. For a limited time - get 50% off your first year at theshineapp.com/50.

Lean Into Joy Apr 23, 2021

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Whether it’s a flower in bloom or a favorite mug—we can find small ways to savor the things that bring us joy. Today, join us for a moment of gratitude and leaning into your joy. Voiced by Mel Chanté.
Takeaways:
1- No matter what's going on in the world, we all deserve joy.
2- By savoring the small pleasures in our day we offer a boost of positivity to our brains.
3- Notice what you're grateful for in your life and embrace the feelings of joy that come with it.
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Mantra: I savor the feeling of joy.
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We created Shine because we know there are millions of people like us around the world -- who wanted to feel seen, heard, and understood, and just want accessible support for a few minutes a day. The Shine app is the first app that offers inclusive self-care content, from morning to night. We have over 4 million members in 189 countries, and we would love for you to become one of them. For a limited time - get 50% off your first year at theshineapp.com/50.

Greet Anxiety with RAIN Apr 22, 2021

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Over time, some of our anxious behaviors and thoughts can actually become habits. That’s where the acronym RAIN—recognize, accept, investigate, note—can help to interrupt those cycles. We’ll practice RAIN together today. Voiced by Mel Chanté.
Takeaways:
1- Some of our anxious behaviors and thoughts—rituals, rumination, or good ol’ fashioned worrying—are actually habits that we have and repeat.
2- At some level, we engage in these habits because we get a reward from them—often an increased sense of control or temporary feeling of relief.
3- Once we identify our triggers, we can employ techniques to interrupt anxious habits and make space in our lives for happier, healthier patterns of behavior.
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Mantra: I recognize and accept how I feel today.
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We created Shine because we know there are millions of people like us around the world -- who wanted to feel seen, heard, and understood, and just want accessible support for a few minutes a day. The Shine app is the first app that offers inclusive self-care content, from morning to night. We have over 4 million members in 189 countries, and we would love for you to become one of them. For a limited time - get 50% off your first year at theshineapp.com/50.

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