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Tap Stress Away Feb 10, 2021

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Tapping is a meditation technique that is closely related to acupressure. By tapping on certain points of our body, we can release feelings of stress or shame and shift our mood. Join us for a beginner’s tapping exercise today. Voiced by Elisha Mudly.
Takeaways:
1- We all experience negative emotions—it’s part of being human.
2- For some of us, negative emotions can be compounded by feelings of shame or stress because we think that we “shouldn’t feel this way” or need to “snap out of it.”
3- Tapping can help us explore, accept, and release negative feelings, rather than staying caught in a cycle of avoidance.
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Mantra: I accept my feelings as they are.
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We believe fighting for Black mental health is crucial to fighting for Black lives. That’s why we’re offering a free collection of meditations specific to Black wellbeing in our app. We’re here to help you rest, heal, and cope. And for any of our members that are looking to support our mission to make self-care more inclusive: Consider investing in a Shine Premium membership today. Founded by a Black woman and a Japanese woman, our app features mental health resources and over 90% of our meditations are created and voiced by Black women. Visit theshineapp.com/podcast to get started.

Aim For Good Enough Feb 09, 2021

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When we aim for perfect, we can get stuck in a pattern of endless revisions and self-criticism. Today, join us in reflecting on what it would look like to simply aim for “good enough.” Voiced by Mel Chanté.
Takeaways:
1- It’s good to have high standards, and striving for perfectionism is a sign that you care.
2- But when we focus on perfection, we stop moving forward because we become caught up in constantly trying to make the “right” choice.
3- Shifting our mindset to aim for “good enough” can help us move forward on projects and make the decisions necessary to get things done.
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Mantra: I will start with good enough.
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We believe fighting for Black mental health is crucial to fighting for Black lives. That’s why we’re offering a free collection of meditations specific to Black wellbeing in our app. We’re here to help you rest, heal, and cope. And for any of our members that are looking to support our mission to make self-care more inclusive: Consider investing in a Shine Premium membership today. Founded by a Black woman and a Japanese woman, our app features mental health resources and over 90% of our meditations are created and voiced by Black women. Visit theshineapp.com/podcast to get started.

Be Kind to Your Energy Feb 08, 2021

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Your energy is always in flux, and noticing its trends can help you work with it. Today, we’ll reflect on what gives you energy and what takes it. Grab that journal! Voiced by Mel Chanté.
Takeaways:
1- We all have things that give us energy and things that take it away.
2- Energy fluxes are normal—what boosts your friend might take some energy out of you, and vice versa.
3- Getting to know your own energy trends can help you manage your energy so that you’re more in control of how you work and rest.
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Mantra: I will be kind to my energy.
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We believe fighting for Black mental health is crucial to fighting for Black lives. That’s why we’re offering a free collection of meditations specific to Black wellbeing in our app. We’re here to help you rest, heal, and cope. And for any of our members that are looking to support our mission to make self-care more inclusive: Consider investing in a Shine Premium membership today. Founded by a Black woman and a Japanese woman, our app features mental health resources and over 90% of our meditations are created and voiced by Black women. Visit theshineapp.com/podcast to get started.

Drop the Comparisons Feb 05, 2021

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When we play the comparison game, we don’t give ourselves credit for how far we’ve come. Today, let’s practice affirming our own journey and staying in our lane. You are worthy of celebration. Voiced by Mel Chanté. Written by Tiana Brawley, M.S.W.
Takeaways:
1- It’s human to play the comparison game when it comes to our goals and progress—but we can show ourselves compassion by celebrating our own unique path.
2- You are the driver to your own destination.
3- Take time to celebrate all your wins—big and small. Be your own cheerleader.
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Mantra: I trust my own process.
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We believe fighting for Black mental health is crucial to fighting for Black lives. That’s why we’re offering a free collection of meditations specific to Black wellbeing in our app. We’re here to help you rest, heal, and cope. And for any of our members that are looking to support our mission to make self-care more inclusive: Consider investing in a Shine Premium membership today. Founded by a Black woman and a Japanese woman, our app features mental health resources and over 90% of our meditations are created and voiced by Black women. Visit theshineapp.com/podcast to get started.

The Joy of Going Slow Feb 04, 2021

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We are a society of hurriers—but slowing down to savor the small moments life offers us can help reduce anxiety and increase satisfaction. Today’s visualization prepares us to slow down and be present in our day-to-day. Voiced by Mel Chanté.
Takeaways:
1- By directing our attention to the present moment, we can find opportunities for pleasure in small routines we normally rush through.
2- Savoring the present allows us to stop ruminating on the past or worrying about the future— which can also reduce stress and anxiety.
3- Take a few opportunities each day to be fully present in what you’re doing to infuse bursts of happiness into your life.
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Mantra: I have time to slow down.
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We believe fighting for Black mental health is crucial to fighting for Black lives. That’s why we’re offering a free collection of meditations specific to Black wellbeing in our app. We’re here to help you rest, heal, and cope. And for any of our members that are looking to support our mission to make self-care more inclusive: Consider investing in a Shine Premium membership today. Founded by a Black woman and a Japanese woman, our app features mental health resources and over 90% of our meditations are created and voiced by Black women. Visit theshineapp.com/podcast to get started.

Check In With Your Body Feb 03, 2021

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When we’re focused on the world around us, it’s easy to feel disconnected from our own physical selves. Today, join us for a body scan exercise to help us get back in touch with our bodies and send our breath where it matters most. Voiced by Elisha Mudly.
Takeaways:
1- We can be so caught up in our thoughts and feelings that we don’t even register how they are affecting our bodies.
2- Body scanning can help us release tension and other physical manifestations of negative emotional states by paying attention to how our body feels in the moment and focusing on acceptance and release.
3- Body scanning can’t fix physical pain, but it can significantly reduce distress by teaching us to check in with our bodies and breath into places of discomfort.
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Mantra: I welcome my body as it is today.
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We believe fighting for Black mental health is crucial to fighting for Black lives. That’s why we’re offering a free collection of meditations specific to Black wellbeing in our app. We’re here to help you rest, heal, and cope. And for any of our members that are looking to support our mission to make self-care more inclusive: Consider investing in a Shine Premium membership today. Founded by a Black woman and a Japanese woman, our app features mental health resources and over 90% of our meditations are created and voiced by Black women. Visit theshineapp.com/podcast to get started.

Worrying v. Planning Feb 02, 2021

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Worrying can feel similar to planning—but there are key differences. In today’s meditation, we’ll work on interrupting cycles of worry and shifting into mindful action instead. Voiced by Mel Chanté.
Takeaways:
1- Worrying and planning can be hard to distinguish—partly because they are both patterns we engage in to relieve anxiety.
2- Worry is characterized by repetitive thoughts, uneasiness, and rumination without necessarily focusing on action.
3- One antidote to worry is planning—where you specifically think through positive, actionable steps to address what you are concerned about.
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Mantra: I will release what’s out of my control.
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We believe fighting for Black mental health is crucial to fighting for Black lives. That’s why we’re offering a free collection of meditations specific to Black wellbeing in our app. We’re here to help you rest, heal, and cope. And for any of our members that are looking to support our mission to make self-care more inclusive: Consider investing in a Shine Premium membership today. Founded by a Black woman and a Japanese woman, our app features mental health resources and over 90% of our meditations are created and voiced by Black women. Visit theshineapp.com/podcast to get started.

Celebrate Your Voice Feb 01, 2021

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Today is the first day of Black History Month! Inspired by the leadership of Black voices in the fight for a better tomorrow, today we celebrate the power of our voice—as a tool for care, advocacy, and celebration. Grab that journal! Voiced by Mel Chanté.
Takeaways:
1- Our voice is a powerful tool for connection, advocacy, and celebration.
2- For many of us—especially members of the Black community, as well as other BIPOC, Queer, and Female-identifying folks—our voices have been policed, silenced, or modulated as a way to limit our expression.
3- Use your voice to claim your space in the world. You are worthy of every inch of it!
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Mantra: I will make my voice heard.
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We believe fighting for Black mental health is crucial to fighting for Black lives. That’s why we’re offering a free collection of meditations specific to Black wellbeing in our app. We’re here to help you rest, heal, and cope. And for any of our members that are looking to support our mission to make self-care more inclusive: Consider investing in a Shine Premium membership today. Founded by a Black woman and a Japanese woman, our app features mental health resources and over 90% of our meditations are created and voiced by Black women. Visit theshineapp.com/podcast to get started.

Be Kind To Your Progress Jan 29, 2021

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When we’re not feeling productive or motivated: Self-compassion is key. Today, we’ll practice being kind to our progress, even when we feel like we miss the mark. Written by Tiana Brawley, M.S.W.
Takeaways:
1- Self-kindness means meeting ourselves where we are instead of forcing productivity every day.
2- We can take mental breaks and days off to help us restore and re-energize—and trust it’s part of the process.
3- Aim for consistency and compassion as you go after your 2021 goals and intentions.
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Mantra: I will be kind to my progress.
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To help you make self-care a daily ritual, for a limited time, we’re offering 50% off a Shine Premium membership in the Shine app. Head to theshineapp.com/50. Offer ends January 31, 2021.

Be a Good Friend to Yourself Jan 28, 2021

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For many of us, the past year has been an especially lonely one. We can’t always control who we are able to see and when, but we can learn to be kind to ourselves and more comfortable in our own company.
Takeaways:
1- Loneliness is one of the hardest feelings to deal with—as social creatures, humans are hardwired to need a sense of connection to others.
2- We all go through times of life when we are lonely—moves, breakups, shifting friend dynamics, or global pandemics all create circumstances where we might be literally or emotionally on our own.
3- We can better tolerate times of loneliness by treating ourselves as we would a dear friend, with compassion, patience, and extra care.
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Mantra: I am a good friend to myself.
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To help you make self-care a daily ritual, for a limited time, we’re offering 50% off a Shine Premium membership in the Shine app. Head to theshineapp.com/50. Offer ends January 31, 2021.

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