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Let Go of Sleep Anxiety Oct 08, 2020

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Anxious thoughts can get the best of all of us, especially at bedtime. Today, we'll walk through a progressive muscle relaxation technique you can use to ground yourself and calm your mind for sleep.
Takeaways:
1- Sleep anxiety can cause a lack of sleep, which then triggers more anxiety during the day. It can be a tough cycle to break.
2- In addition to sleep hygiene, offer yourself deep breaths and body relaxation techniques before bed.
3- Tense and relax groups of muscles one by one, holding for counts of ten. Notice how you feel after.
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Mantra: I am calm from the inside out.
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Use Your Body's Wisdom Oct 07, 2020

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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.
Takeaways:
1- Moving through our feelings is important for building resilience.
2- Tap into your body's natural resilience by mindfully calming your nervous system in times of stress.
3- Place a hand on your heart and recall a time you felt safe and loved. Feel what comes up.
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Mantra: My body is resilient and wise.
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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/podcast20

Embrace the Lessons of Nature Oct 06, 2020

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Nature isn't just healing—it can teach us lessons in patience, kindness, and empathy. Today, reflect on some of the ways you can care for yourself the same way we care for plants.
Takeaways:
1- Being around nature can offer health benefits and increase mental wellness too.
2- Plants also teach us how we can exist through seasons where we may need different forms of care.
3- Notice what it takes to care for yourself today—each day is different, and that's okay.
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Mantra: I nourish my inner garden.
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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/podcast20

Get Motivated With Compassion Oct 05, 2020

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Embrace a Transition Ritual Oct 02, 2020

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Our brains need time to switch gears, and that's where transition rituals come in handy. Today's meditation helps you reflect on what habits you can create to transition your focus and energy smoothly.
Takeaways:
1- Transition rituals are the habits that signal to our brains that it's time to move our focus.
2- Reflect on your day and notice when procrastination and distraction pop up.
3- Fill in the gap with a purposeful habit that gives you what you need—whether it's grounding or joyful, or something else.
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Mantra: I can move through my day with care.
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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

Replenish Your Energy Oct 01, 2020

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Today, let’s check in with your energy and accept it without judging yourself. Notice how you can give yourself what you need if you’re feeling depleted.
Takeaways:
1- We draw on our "surge capacity" when we’re in stressful conditions to help us cope—and it can impact our energy levels.
2- Now is a great time to check in with yourself and your energy.
3- Accept how you feel and see how you can replenish your energy in response.
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Mantra: I accept my energy as it changes.
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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

Quiet Your Mind Sep 30, 2020

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You have everything you need in your breath. Use it to calm yourself in moments of stress or energize yourself to focus better. Practice with today's meditation.
Takeaways:
1- Our breath moves with our feelings and thoughts, and we can practice harnessing that power.
2- Reflect on how you're feeling, and what you breath is doing.
3- Offer yourself what you need, whether it's relaxation or higher energy, with deep breaths and visualization.
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Mantra: My breath is here 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

Celebrate Your Done List Sep 29, 2020

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How you end your day matters, and it can shape your perspective of your work or responsibilities. Today's meditation helps you choose to focus on small wins and progress, rather than what's inevitably leftover.
Takeaways:
1- If we end our day thinking of what didn't get done, we'll always feel like we're falling behind.
2- Instead, honor your progress and what you accomplished, even if it was small.
3- Make yourself a "done" list: reflect on everything you got done and notice how it feels.
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Mantra: I honor my progress today and every day.
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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

Choose to Be Vulnerable Sep 28, 2020

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Today we're setting the intention to be vulnerable and we'll start by getting open and honest with ourselves. Grab that journal! Takeaways: 1- Vulnerability is a choice but one that lets you build trust with yourself and others. 2- But open and honest conversations can feel intimidating. It's human. 3- Being vulnerable is a great strength. Start by opening up with yourself—it allows you to build the confidence to do the same with others. --- Mantra: My vulnerability starts from within. --- 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 www.shinetext.com/20

Be Kind To Your Best Self Sep 25, 2020

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We’re taking a cue from Tracee Ellis Ross and recognizing that “our best” can change day-to-day. In this meditation, we take time to ask: What does my best look like right now?

Takeaways:

1- Checking in with yourself is important, but remember not to measure yourself against outside circumstances.
2- Ask yourself what your best is and remember that it changes each day.
3- Practice breathwork while asking yourself: What is my best right now?
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Mantra: I decide what my best is.
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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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