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Be Proud Today & Every Day Jun 18, 2020

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Love, accept, and celebrate who you are! In honor of Pride month, former Daily Shine host Jamila Reddy returns with an empowering message and meditation to help you embrace your fullest, truest self.
Takeaways:
1- Being proud of yourself means loving who you are. And loving you means treating yourself with kindness and care.
2- By embracing your fullest, truest self you are declaring your self-worth and power.
3- You matter, and you have always mattered. Celebrate yourself today and every day!
Mantra: When I do not see myself as worthy, I am less likely to stand up for myself when I am being oppressed. When I do not see myself as powerful, I am less likely to use my power to create a different world.
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Talk About Yourself Like a Friend Jun 17, 2020

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Our language matters, and being kind to yourself applies to how you tell your own story. This meditation offers you a chance to notice how you speak to yourself and ways you can flip the script towards more positive, solution-focused language.
Takeaways:
1- It's easy to think first of your flaws rather than your strengths.
2- Practice adding compassion to the ways you describe yourself, and things about you.
3- If it helps, try imagining how a dear friend who loves you would describe you.
Daily Mantra: I am smart, strong, and kind to myself.
How To Treat Yourself Like A Friend—Especially When Loneliness Hits: https://bit.ly/37y4whs
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How to Listen Radically Jun 16, 2020

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Radical listening is a powerful tool for change. Today, we're breaking down some of the filters and mental blocks that may come up in conversation when we're learning a new perspective. Through meditation, we practice letting those go and making space for wholehearted empathy.
Takeaways:
1- Hearing the perspectives of other people is essential to fighting for positive change.
2- Radical listening is our best tool—it means choosing to turn off our own defenses and listen with empathy.
3- Practice flexing this muscle with your own body.
Daily Mantra: I listen with empathy and an open heart.
How to Create Change With 'Radical Listening': https://bit.ly/2UMbquw

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Find Your Voice For Change Jun 15, 2020

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Change happens when we show up to it with our fullest, kindest selves. Today's meditation is a practice in pinpointing the voice, gifts and talents you can use for the betterment of the world around you.
Takeaways:
1- When it comes to activism, a lot of us may wonder what we can do individually.
2- Focus on the joys, gifts, and privileges you have in your own life.
3- Take time to brainstorm how you can share them with those who need it most.
Daily Mantra: I can have an impact.
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On Healing Trauma And The Four Bodies Jun 12, 2020

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Our life experiences shape us in profound ways—how we move through the world, how we see ourselves, and of course our mental health. Today we're talking about coping and healing with the help of The Four Bodies, an incredible framework writer Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu brought to our attention.
Takeaways:
1- Our experiences shaped by hardship and historic struggle are a lot of weight to carry.
2- The effects of racial trauma like stress, depression, fatigue, and anxiety, can make healing feel out of reach.
3- Give caring attention to your four bodies: Mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual to help find the balance needed to rest, restore, and rebuild.
Daily Mantra: My healing is a journey.
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Breathe Your Way To Calm Jun 11, 2020

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When the world around us feels chaotic, it's easy to feel it in our bodies. But our breath is our constant steering wheel—able to guide us back to calm. This meditation shows you an easy breathing exercise that will help you in moments of heavy emotion.
Takeaways:
1- When our minds get swept up in thought, our breath can feel out of our control.
2- Mindfully breathing and focusing on our breath can help break that pattern.
3- Bring yourself back to calm by tracing up and down your fingers in time with your inhales and exhales.
Daily Mantra: My breath is my steering wheel.
4 types of breathing techniques: https://bit.ly/2Uzjtea
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Rest Along The Way Jun 10, 2020

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The world is going through many changes, and we each play an important role. Make sure you remember it’s OK to rest along the way. Then, offer yourself a moment to relax with a self check-in.
Takeaways:
1- Whatever your journey is, giving yourself care and rest along the way is essential.
2- Give yourself breaks however you can, whether it's a nap or just a moment to yourself during a bathroom break.
3- Check in with how you feel, and what you need.
Daily Mantra: I can rest along the way.
Why Naps Deserve a Spot In Your Self Care Routine: https://bit.ly/2UubUFz
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Find Your Five Positive Thoughts Jun 09, 2020

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Even when we’re in especially challenging times, it’s OK to give ourselves permission to notice bright spots. Today, we practice balancing one negative thought with five positive ones in a mood-boosting meditation.
Takeaways:
1- We all have a negativity bias—it's part of being human.
2- Studies show that positive emotions help us rebound from stress and stay resilient.
3- Give yourself permission to savor joyful moments and things you're grateful for. It can help your brain practice positive thinking every day.
Daily Mantra: I can create positivity.
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Ask For Empathy Vs. Strategy Jun 08, 2020

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Communicating our needs can be tough, but we can always offer ourselves and our friends the space to do it. Today we're learning from one of Shine's co-founders, Marah Lidey, about how to be clear on whether you need empathy or strategy, and how to show up for people by asking for it.
Takeaways:
1- Our friends are so important to our mental health, and when they have problems we want to be there for them.
2- Everyone has a way they like to be supported, and knowing those needs helps us show up for ourselves and each other.
3- Notice your own needs through this filter too, so you can not just move past your feelings but grow through them.
Daily Mantra: I deserve support that works for me.
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Tap Into Your Mental Health Language Jun 05, 2020

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As you move into the weekend, how will you take care of yourself? Mental health languages can be a guide to understanding and communicating the way you prefer to de-stress. In this meditation, we’ll walk you through the different mental health languages and practice them in the moment to see what's best for you.
Takeaways:
1- The way we look after our mental health is a personal experience, and it's different for everyone.
2- Notice the things you prefer to de-stress and relax, whether it's a hot bath or a long walk or listening to a favorite song.
3- Once you get to know your mental health language it becomes easier to get creative within it.
Daily Mantra: I take care of my needs.
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