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Make an Impact Sep 10, 2020

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It's human to self-compare, but it can get in the way of our power and actions, especially when it comes to activism. In today's meditation, we switch our mindset from "am I doing enough?" to "is what I'm doing making an impact?".
Takeaways:
1- Self-comparison is natural, but it can get in the way of our activism.
2- Instead of asking "am I doing enough?" ask if what you're doing is making an impact.
3- Creating positive change requires different things from each of us, and what matters is that we all do something.
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Mantra: I focus on the impact I'm making.
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Shine and Grubhub are partnering to help you make mealtimes more intentional with four free meditations in the Shine app inspired by some of the most common emotions people feel when ordering food. Head over to shinetext.com/mealtime to take the Mealtime Mood quiz to find the right meditation for your mood!

Breathe in Color Sep 09, 2020

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Our physical environment has a huge impact on our mental health. Notice the impact certain colors have on your psyche and use them as a tool for your self-care. Today's breathing meditation helps you practice.
Takeaways:
1- The study of color is a form of environmental psychology—the research of how our physical world affects our brain.
2- Certain colors can calm us, energize us, or stress us out. But everyone is different.
3- Practice breathing intentionally and visualizing a positive color you want to bring into your body and spirit.
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Mantra: I nurture myself with color.
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Greet Anxiety With Action Sep 08, 2020

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Instead of ruminating on our worries, we can push the thought process forward. Today, ask yourself "if this happens, what will I do next?" in a gentle, reflective meditation.
Takeaways:
1- Ruminating on our worries—especially those out of our control—often makes us feel worse.
2- Move your thought process forward by thinking: OK, if this were to happen, what will I do next?
3- This helps you think through actions and solutions and believe in your ability to get through.
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Mantra: I greet my anxiety with action.
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Feel More Balanced Sep 07, 2020

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Before the week takes flight, we're making sure to build in moments of relief. Today we're setting an intention to create balance. Grab that journal!
Takeaways:
1- Your week can take flight and quickly fill with responsibilities and to-dos.
2- Ward off stress by building in activities that allow you to rest and recenter your needs.
3- Feel more balanced and replenished when you intentionally create this relief.
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Mantra: I can build in moments of relief.
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Check in Mindfully Sep 04, 2020

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"How are you?" just doesn't cut it these days. Today we learn how to check in with others mindfully during challenging times.
Takeaways:
1- It's important to check in with the people around you even when things are a little uncomfortable.
2- Switch "how are you?" for more open-ended, non-judgmental questions.
3- This opens the door to conversation and shows that you care, rather than trapping others into surface-level replies.
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Mantra: May I be safe, happy and live with ease.
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Step Back From Worries Sep 03, 2020

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Worrying is part of being human, but we still have the power to stop ourselves from spiraling. Today, try the 5x5 rule, and ask yourself if your worry will matter in five years.
Takeaways:
1- The 5x5 rule means asking yourself if your worry will matter in 5 years.
2- If so, keep thinking it through. But if not, give yourself only five more minutes of worry time.
3- This helps us get space from our worries, and time with our feelings.
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Mantra: I have the power to stop my worry spirals.
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Shine and Grubhub are partnering to help you make mealtimes more intentional with four free meditations in the Shine app inspired by some of the most common emotions people feel when ordering food. Head over to shinetext.com/mealtime to take the Mealtime Mood quiz to find the right meditation for your mood!

Tap Into Your Inner Child Sep 02, 2020

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Our childhood wonder, curiosity, and imagination are still inside of us. Tap into your childlike side with some playful breathing exercises.
Takeaways:
1- The joy and freedom we may have felt as children can still be tapped into today.
2- Use deep, intentional breathing to calm your nervous system and open up your imagination.
3- Visualize your breath as parts of nature: the ocean, sunshine, or lava from a volcano.
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Mantra: I honor my inner child.
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Cope with Uncertainty Sep 01, 2020

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This September feels different from most. To cope with the uncertainty you may be feeling, practice focusing on what you can control and letting go of the rest.
Takeaways:
1- Uncertainty can bring up a lot of valid emotions, like fear and anxiety.
2- Acknowledge that we never know the future or what will happen in the world.
3- Let yourself feel however you feel, and practice letting go of what you can't control.
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Mantra: I let go of what I can't control.
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Embrace a Journey Mindset Aug 31, 2020

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A journey mindset helps us cope with challenges by taking stock of the growth we experience along the way. Today we're setting an intention to embrace ours. Grab that journal!
Takeaways:
1- We tend to think of growth in terms of destinations.
2- With a journey mindset, you look beyond the outcome of wins and challenges and open your mind to what you learned along the way.
3- Use your lessons to help you move forward and feel more resilient and fulfilled.
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Mantra: My growth is a journey, not a destination.
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Your Inner Caring Committee Aug 28, 2020

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What if your inner voice sounded like someone else? Tiffany, Shine’s senior audio producer, revisits one of her favorite Daily Shine episodes to help us switch up our inner self-talk.
Takeaways:
1- Our inner voice isn't always kind.
2- But we have access to other inner nurturers when we need it.
3- Think of someone who roots for you and add their voice to the conversation when things get tough.
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Mantra: My inner voice helps guide me.
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