The Daily Shine

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Feel Safe With Your Breath Dec 16, 2020

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When things go wrong and we start to panic, we can soothe ourselves by simply changing our breath. Today, we dive into a breath practice to help us return to a place of peace in those moments.
Takeaways:
1- We can stop stress in its tracks by changing our breathing patterns.
2- Practicing our “natural breath” can help us learn how to breathe fully in our day-to-day life.
3- Try alternate nostril breathing to increase your breath control and prepare for deeper meditative practices.
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Mantra: My breath is my anchor.
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If you like listening to the Daily Shine, download the Shine app, named one of the Best Apps of 2020 by Apple, to help you take a moment to meditate, connect with others and reflect on how you're feeling. Upgrade to Shine Premium and you'll get access to over 800 meditations voiced by a diverse community, plus your own weekly calendar to track how you're caring for yourself with Shine. Start for free today at theshineapp.com/podcast.

Make Time For You Dec 15, 2020

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On those days when self-care feels impossible: You can use “keystone habits” to soothe your stress and anxiety in small ways. Learn how with today’s meditation.

Takeaways:

1- Keystone habits are small habits that can set you up for other good things in your day.
2- Self-care doesn’t have to take hours—even small acts can make a huge difference.
3- When you focus on impact over effort, you’re preserving your energy while caring for yourself.
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Mantra: I can make time to care for myself.
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If you like listening to the Daily Shine, download the Shine app, named one of the Best Apps of 2020 by Apple, to help you take a moment to meditate, connect with others and reflect on how you're feeling. Upgrade to Shine Premium and you'll get access to over 800 meditations voiced by a diverse community, plus your own weekly calendar to track how you're caring for yourself with Shine. Start for free today at theshineapp.com/podcast.

Find Your Way Forward Dec 14, 2020

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We all go through moments of feeling stuck. With today’s meditation, learn how to extend compassion to yourself when your next step is unclear and an exercise to find your way forward.

Takeaways:

1- It’s human to freeze up when we’re facing a new challenge or big decision.
2- In those moments: Be honest with yourself about feeling stuck and greet yourself with compassion.
3- Take your next step forward by thinking through your options, taking action, and then checking in with how you feel.

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Mantra: I will move forward.
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If you like listening to the Daily Shine, download the Shine app, named one of the Best Apps of 2020 by Apple, to help you take a moment to meditate, connect with others and reflect on how you're feeling. Upgrade to Shine Premium and you'll get access to over 800 meditations voiced by a diverse community, plus your own weekly calendar to track how you're caring for yourself with Shine. Start for free today at theshineapp.com/podcast.

Remember Your Worth Dec 11, 2020

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It’s easy to feel like our worth is tied to how much work we can get done in a day—or how busy we seem to those around us. Today, take a moment to release that pressure and remember those factors don’t determine who you are or your value.
Takeaways:
1- Your schedule or busyness does not determine your value in this world.
2- Notice the moments when you question your worth and ask yourself: How can I show myself compassion?
3- Give yourself permission to release the guilt you might feel and remember that only you can determine your worth.
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Mantra: Only I have the power to determine my worth.
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If you like listening to the Daily Shine, download the Shine app, named one of the Best Apps of 2020 by Apple, to help you take a moment to meditate, connect with others and reflect on how you're feeling. Upgrade to Shine Premium and you'll get access to over 800 meditations voiced by a diverse community, plus your own weekly calendar to track how you're caring for yourself with Shine. Start for free today at theshineapp.com/podcast.

Notice What's New Dec 10, 2020

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Newness is something that can help our mood and improve our cognition- but a change of mindset can help us find novelty even when our days seem to all be the same. Today, we dive into a meditation practice designed to help us practice seeing our lives in a new light.
Takeaways:
1- We can cultivate “newness” in our lives by changing up our patterns of life or by changing our mindset.
2- Tiny changes to our routine can help us break from monotony.
3- Cultivate a beginner’s mind to find novelty and joy in daily life.
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Mantra: Every breath is a new moment; the future is wide with possibility.
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If you like listening to the Daily Shine, download the Shine app, named one of the Best Apps of 2020 by Apple, to help you take a moment to meditate, connect with others and reflect on how you're feeling. Upgrade to Shine Premium and you'll get access to over 800 meditations voiced by a diverse community, plus your own weekly calendar to track how you're caring for yourself with Shine. Start for free today at theshineapp.com/podcast.

Feel That You Belong Dec 09, 2020

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We always belong—and slowing down and connecting to the present moment can remind us of that. In today’s meditation, we’ll use the four elements—earth, fire, water, air—to help you find stillness and feel more connected to the world around you.
Takeaways:
1- Grounding helps us tune into the present moment—and once we do: We can feel a greater sense of belonging.
2- Use the four elements–earth, fire, water, and air—as anchors to help you get present and feel connected to the world around you.
3- Remember: You always belong, in each and every moment.
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Mantra: I belong.
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If you like listening to the Daily Shine, download the Shine app, named one of the Best Apps of 2020 by Apple, to help you take a moment to meditate, connect with others and reflect on how you're feeling. Upgrade to Shine Premium and you'll get access to over 800 meditations voiced by a diverse community, plus your own weekly calendar to track how you're caring for yourself with Shine. Start for free today at theshineapp.com/podcast.

Start Your Day With Joy Dec 08, 2020

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How you start your day can impact everything that follows, from your mood to motivation. Reflect on your “productive mood anchor” and make mornings a bright spot with this meditation.
Takeaways:
1- How we start our day can impact our mood and motivation for the rest of the day.
2- A “productive mood anchor” is any joyful action that gets you in a good headspace to tackle the day ahead.
3- Give yourself permission to start your day with something that sparks joy—and know it’ll create a positive domino effect.
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Mantra: I can begin with joy.
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This holiday season, support the people you love by giving them a yearlong membership to Shine, the #1 self-care app. Your purchase will support a company founded by two women of color. And, from December 1st to December 31st, 15% of all gift card sales will be donated to Sad Girls Club, a non-profit organization that provides group therapy sessions to support Gen-Z and millennial women of color. Visit theshineapp.com/gift to purchase a gift card today.

Care For Your Future Self Dec 07, 2020

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As the seasons start to change: It’s the perfect time to create a self-care plan for moments when the winter blues creep in. Grab that journal!
Takeaways:
1- You’re not alone if the changing seasons impact your mood or energy.
2- By creating a self-care plan in advance, we make it easier to help ourselves in moments when we feel off.
3- Reflect on what helps you feel soothed, calm, engaged, and capable of coping with difficult emotions to create your self-care plan for the months ahead.
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Mantra: I can care for my future self.
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This holiday season, support the people you love by giving them a yearlong membership to Shine, the #1 self-care app. Your purchase will support a company founded by two women of color. And, from December 1st to December 31st, 15% of all gift card sales will be donated to Sad Girls Club, a non-profit organization that provides group therapy sessions to support Gen-Z and millennial women of color. Visit theshineapp.com/gift to purchase a gift card today.

Honor Your Whole Self Dec 04, 2020

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It’s easy to be kind to ourselves when things are going well—but honoring your whole self means extending self-compassion through tough times too. Today, take a moment to show love to your whole self with us.
Takeaways:
1- Being human means having moments when we mess up or let ourselves down.
2- When we choose to honor ourselves in tough moments: We allow ourselves to be free.
3- Recognize and return to the voice of compassion you always carry within you.
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Mantra: I choose to be on my own side.
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This holiday season, support the people you love by giving them a yearlong membership to Shine, the #1 self-care app. Your purchase will support a company founded by two women of color. And, from December 1st to December 31st, 15% of all gift card sales will be donated to Sad Girls Club, a non-profit organization that provides group therapy sessions to support Gen-Z and millennial women of color. Visit theshineapp.com/gift to purchase a giftcard today.

Navigate What’s Uncertain Dec 03, 2020

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We thrive on certainty—but you’re more equipped to handle uncertainty than you think. Today, we dive into a meditation practice that helps us cultivate a sense of inner strength and calm from within, no matter what's going on around us.
Takeaways:
1- Coping with uncertainty can be hard, but it's something we're always doing as humans.
2- Try focusing on what's going on inside of you, rather than outside.
3- Notice your thoughts and emotions, and label them for yourself so you can better connect with that inner world.
Mantra: I can live and thrive with uncertainty.
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This holiday season, support the people you love by giving them a yearlong membership to Shine, the #1 self-care app. Your purchase will support a company founded by two women of color. And, from December 1st to December 31st, 15% of all gift card sales will be donated to Sad Girls Club, a non-profit organization that provides group therapy sessions to support Gen-Z and millennial women of color. Visit theshineapp.com/gift to purchase a gift card today.

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