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Perks of Positive Solitude Aug 27, 2020

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Shine HQ's content strategist Martha picked this episode from the archives, which is here to remind you that you need time to recharge. Today, we're letting go of the pressure to do it all and settling into some quiet time.
Takeaways:
1- Disconnecting from others and enjoying time alone can feel tough.
2- But taking quiet time for ourselves is necessary. It helps us recharge and feel re-energized.
3- Flip the script on how you think about being solo— do activities you love and turn it into a moment to show yourself some kindness.
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Mantra: I accept that I need to recharge.
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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!

Knowing When To Put You First Aug 26, 2020

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In today's episode from the Daily Shine archives—picked by Chris, Shine’s software engineer—we're celebrating Lady Gaga's vulnerability and exploring the symptoms of burnout you can look out for in our own mental health.
Takeaways:
1- Just like coughing and sneezing for a common cold, burnout comes with symptoms.
2- Notice how you're feeling on a regular basis, and be sure to pinpoint where those feelings might be coming from.
3- We're all human and we need physical and mental rest—avoid burnout by giving yourself what you need.
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Mantra: I accept that I can't do it all, all the time.
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Discover Your Choice Point Aug 25, 2020

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The road to success is paved with….choices. Haley, Shine’s director of content, picked this episode from the archives, which is all about moving towards your goals with the help of your “choice point.”
Takeaways:
1- Each choice we make impacts us in some way.
2- Your choice point gives you a moment to connect with yourself before you make a decision. It takes you out of autopilot.
3- Focus on making towards moves—the things you want to start doing or do more of that guide you in the direction of your goals.
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Daily Mantra: My choices have power.
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Use Your Values As A Guide Aug 24, 2020

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The Shine team is taking time to recharge out of office this week—so we're revisiting some of our favorites from the Daily Shine archives. Today’s pick comes from Kara, Shine’s community lead. Listen to check in with what you want out of your week and how your values align.
Takeaways:
1- We all have values that are core to who we are, and when we live by them we're better able at setting and achieving our goals.
2- You can find your values by asking yourself what you most like doing, or would most like to do with your time.
3- Once you have something in mind, keep peeling back the layers of "why" to find what value guides that choice.
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Daily Mantra: I am guided by my values.
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Share Your Story Aug 21, 2020

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We can take community care to another level by sharing what we learn from professional mental health practitioners. Mental health speaker and writer Sinclair Ceaser offers some of his own insights, and invites you to work through your emotions with love and acceptance in a meditation.
Takeaways:
1- Take community care to a new level by sharing what you've learned and gained in professional therapy.
2- This can help to break down the barriers of access and privilege, and reminds us that we're not alone with our difficult emotions.
3- Allow yourself to feel all your feelings, even the tough ones. They're all valid.
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Mantra: I am present with my feelings.
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Hold Space For Yourself Aug 20, 2020

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Holding space means listening without judgement. We can hold space not just for others, but for ourselves and how we see the future. Today's meditation helps you practice.
Takeaways:
1- Holding space in relationships means listening without judgement, and accepting someone exactly as they are.
2- But it's not just reserved for other people, we can hold space for ourselves too.
3- Listen closely to what you tell yourself, and embrace who you are in the moment.
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Mantra: I hold space for myself and others.
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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!

Transport Your Mind Aug 19, 2020

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Even when we can't physically travel as freely as usual, we always have the power of our minds to transport and soothe us. Today's meditation helps you practice self-soothing by mentally visiting your favorite place.
Takeaways:
1- We can use soothing techniques to redirect stressful thoughts, and stay present in the moment.
2- Visualize your favorite place with help from all five of your senses.
3- Embrace the feelings this brings your body—from the top of your head to your feet.
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Mantra: I have the power to soothe my mind and body.
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Cope with Financial Stress Aug 18, 2020

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We're in a moment of widespread financial instability, which can wreak havoc on our mental health. Today's meditation helps us ground ourselves through stress and remember that our financial situation is not a reflection of who we are.
Takeaways:
1- Financial stress can be a form of trauma, which we can manage with professional help.
2- In moments of stress, ground yourself in the present with your breath.
3- Remember that financial stress isn't a reflection of you, but the greater system we all live in.
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Mantra: I am more than my finances.
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Create A Do More, Do Less List Aug 17, 2020

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What will help you feel your most supported? Today we're taking time to check in with a Do More, Do Less list. Grab that journal!
Takeaways:
1- Our needs are always in flux—and checking in with them is helpful.
2- What have you learned recently about your wants and needs? What can you do to feel more supported?
3- Create a *do more, do less* list: Write what you want to create more space for, and what to let go no longer serves you. Let it be your guide to a more cared for you.
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Mantra: I decide how I care for myself.
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Hold Yourself Accountable Aug 14, 2020

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So many of us are navigating tough but necessary conversations, and it's important to prioritize listening and learning over our own discomfort. Today's meditation helps us flex our listening skills to make room for more growth.
Takeaways:
1- Lately, we're being given many opportunities to learn about other people's experiences.
2- Holding yourself accountable is part of that, and it means prioritizing the truth over your own comfort.
3- Practice by reflecting on a narrative in your own head. Shift your perspective by letting go of any need to be right.
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Mantra: I don't have to be right. I want to get it right.
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