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Move With Mindfulness Nov 18, 2020

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Stress can get stuck inside our bodies, not just our minds. Today, Elisha guides you through some mindful movements to help release tension.
Takeaways:
1- Stress can get stuck inside our bodies, not just our minds.
2- When we move with mindfulness, we give ourselves a chance to reset and release tension.
3- Find what feels good for you: swing your arms, move your hips, or give yourself a solo dance party to get moving.
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Mantra: I can self-soothe with movement.
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Founded by two women of color, Shine is on a mission to make mental health more inclusive, representative, and accessible to all. For a limited time, get a year of Shine Premium for only $20 at theshineapp.com/20

Tap Into Your Present Self Nov 17, 2020

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It's human to feel worried about the future, or negative about the past. But tapping into the present and choosing to notice the ways in which you're okay in this moment can help you live with less stress and more perspective. Today's meditation helps you practice.
Takeaways:
1- Our brains are designed to keep an eye out for potential threats.
2- Notice how you're feeling, and remember to keep it in the present.
3- Add the words "okay" to however your feeling, and accept that it will pass.
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Mantra: It's okay to feel how I feel right now.
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Founded by two women of color, Shine is on a mission to make mental health more inclusive, representative, and accessible to all. For a limited time, get a year of Shine Premium for only $20 at theshineapp.com/20.

Reattach To Your Week Nov 16, 2020

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Today we're shaking off our Monday fog by setting the intention to reattach to the week and get into go mode. Grab your journal!
Takeaways:
1- It's human to feel anxious about the day ahead.
2- Studies show that getting mentally prepared for the day can help you feel more positive, focused, and energized.
3- Ask yourself what your day-to-day means to you, and why you do it.
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Mantra: I decide how my day goes.
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Founded by two women of color, Shine is on a mission to make mental health more inclusive, representative, and accessible to all. For a limited time, get a year of Shine Premium for only $20 at theshineapp.com/20

Offer Yourself Rest Nov 13, 2020

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We don't just need sleep to recharge—we may also need mental and physical rest. Today, we learn the difference between the two and get to know what our bodies need from us.
Takeaways:
1- When we're tired, we need rest through activities like zoning out to a TV show or meditating.
2- Learning to differentiate between sleep and rest helps you know what your body needs.
3- Scan your body to pinpoint what would help you most—and reset with a breathing exercise.
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Mantra: I offer my brain and body rest.
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Founded by two women of color, Shine is on a mission to make mental health more inclusive, representative, and accessible to all. For a limited time, get a year of Shine Premium for only $20 at theshineapp.com/20.

Cope With Tough Feelings Nov 12, 2020

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It's human to feel negative emotions—and to want to push them away. Today, we're practicing sitting with all of our feelings and finding new ways to cope with them.
Takeaways:
1- It's been shown that those who notice and address their negative emotions feel less stress, and bounce back more resiliently from challenges.
2- See if you can pinpoint a tough emotion that's been coming up for you lately.
3- What's one small thing you can do to help yourself cope with that emotion today?
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Mantra: I sit with my feelings and they help me grow.
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Founded by two women of color, Shine is on a mission to make mental health more inclusive, representative, and accessible to all. For a limited time, get a year of Shine Premium for only $20 at theshineapp.com/20

Find Your Humming Bee Breath Nov 11, 2020

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When we’re in a moment of frustration or anxiety—a deep breath can make a huge difference. Find a space where you’re comfortable making some noise, and use this humming bee exercise to help you tune out the world and give yourself your own private sound bath.
Takeaways:
1- Deep breaths can help calm our nervous system, especially in moments of frustration.
2- As you inhale, place your fingers on the tragus of each ear.
3- As you exhale, press down so the ear canal is closed and make a soothing humming sound.
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Mantra: I tune into my own body for wisdom.
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Founded by two women of color, Shine is on a mission to make mental health more inclusive, representative, and accessible to all. For a limited time, get a year of Shine Premium for only $20 at theshineapp.com/20.

Practice G.R.A.C.E Nov 10, 2020

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Taking care of ourselves isn't selfish—and it's a constant, ever-shifting practice. Today's meditation borrows from a Buddhist teacher and helps us offer ourselves support and grace whenever we need it.
Takeaways:
1- Taking care of ourselves is fluid, dynamic, and ever-present.
2- Whenever you need support, think of G-R-A-C-E.
3- Gather your attention, tune into your body, and set yourself up with an intention and action to support yourself.
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Mantra: I support myself with grace.
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Founded by two women of color, Shine is on a mission to make mental health more inclusive, representative, and accessible to all. For a limited time, get a year of Shine Premium for only $20 at theshineapp.com/20.

Tap Into Your Intuition Nov 09, 2020

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Grab your journal! Today we're setting the intention to listen to our intuition so we can build self-trust.
Takeaways:
1- We make thousands of decisions each day.
2- It's human to be doubtful or feel tough emotions when choosing what's best for you.
3- Lean into your intuition—your body and mind are working together and you'll know what's right just by the way it feels.
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Mantra: I trust what feels right for me.
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Founded by two women of color, Shine is on a mission to make mental health more inclusive, representative, and accessible to all. For a limited time, get a year of Shine Premium for only $20 at theshineapp.com/20

Validate Your Feelings Nov 06, 2020

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We're all our own worst critics. Today, let's choose self-compassion by validating our feelings and comforting ourselves through negative feelings.
Takeaways:
1- When things don't go as planned, it's easy to feel deflated and hard on ourselves.
2- Self-compassion means choosing to validate those feelings as part of being human.
3- Support yourself with positive affirmations and acknowledge that this won't be how you feel forever.
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Mantra: I can care for myself with compassion.
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Founded by two women of color, Shine is on a mission to make mental health more inclusive, representative, and accessible to all. For a limited time, get a year of Shine Premium for only $20 at theshineapp.com/20.
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Heal with Self-Kindness Nov 05, 2020

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In challenging times, it's important to choose kindness towards yourself and others. Today, we're meditating on our own resilience and choosing how we care for ourselves moving forward.
Takeaways:
1- It's human to get into self-blame mode when faced with challenges, stress, and trauma.
2- That's why it's important to actively choose kindness, so you can help yourself heal.
3- Notice your thoughts and how you can be more kind to yourself mentally, alongside acts of self-care.
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Mantra: I heal from stress with kindness.
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Experiencing election stress? You're not alone. Learn how to take better care of yourself before, during, and after the 2020 election. Take our Election Self-Care Quiz and get a personalized self-care plan of action: https://bit.ly/33UcNvX
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Founded by two women of color, Shine is on a mission to make mental health more inclusive, representative, and accessible to all. For a limited time, get a year of Shine Premium for only $20 at theshineapp.com/20.

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