The Daily Shine

If you’ve ever worried “Is everyone mad at me?” you’re not alone. Especially when we’re connecting digitally: It’s hard to read body language and feel assured that all is well. Today, show compassion to your social anxiety with Joy Ofodu.

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.

It’s easy to feel like a human *doing,* but you’re more than your productivity. You are beautifully complex—and all the pieces you’re made of can help you feel fulfilled today. Today, join Joy Ofodu for a visualization practice to honor your whole self.

When life gets stressful, it can be hard to prioritize our wellbeing. Today, Joy Ofodu leads us through an affirmation journaling exercise to remind us that self-care isn't selfish. Grab that journal!

Today marks the start of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Mental Health Month. Join us in honoring our BIPOC community members and setting an intention to care for your mental health this month and beyond.

A note from Shine: If you're struggling with your mental health, know that seeking help is a strength, not a weakness. Take the first steps to get support with these resources from Mental Health America.

Each and every day is a new chance to be awe-inspired—it just takes looking closely and savoring the world around you. Today, Joy Ofodu guides you in a daily “awe” practice, helping you appreciate the things you might typically overlook.

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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.

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When our thoughts are racing: Relaxation techniques can help us recenter and ease anxiety. Today, join Joy Ofodu for a progressive muscle relaxation technique you can use to quiet your mind, especially before bed.

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Your energy will always ebb and flow—but learning its rhythms can help you be kinder to yourself and feel more in control of your day. Today, Joy Ofodu guides you in an exercise to notice the things that give and take your energy. Grab that journal!

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You deserve to feel happiness in the present moment. Today, join Joy Ofodu in learning about the “arrival fallacy” and how to root your joy in the present moment rather than leaving it up to the future.

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Your past self used to dream of something you have now in the present. Today: Let’s honor and savor all that we have in the present moment in a practice led by Joy Ofodu.

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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.

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When we take the time to celebrate our small wins, we can shift the narrative of our days and honor our progress. Today’s practice with Joy Ofodu will help you remember that you are doing enough.

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As you move through today: Remember that you are not your anxiety. Join Joy Ofodu for a reflection to help you move through anxious moments, with a favorite Shine technique. Grab that journal!

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“You are your home. Take care of it.”Join Joy Ofodu for a practice that embodies this affirmation, helping you tend to and prioritize your innermost self without guilt.

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Feedback is an important part of growth—but when we receive feedback, it’s easy to get defensive with others or tough on ourselves. Today, join Joy Ofodu for a chance to navigate receiving feedback with care.

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“If the ocean can calm itself, so can you.” - Poet Nayyirah Waheed. Today, we look to the ocean to inspire our visualization and breath practice. 

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Some of our anxious behaviors and thoughts—rituals, rumination, or good ol’ fashioned worrying—are actually habits that we can break. Today, join Joy Ofodu to learn the RAIN technique to help you step out of worry spirals.

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Instead of focusing just on your output this week, join us for a guided journaling meditation that prioritizes all the ways you can pour into *yourself.* Grab that journal!

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We all experience loneliness sometimes. And in those moments: The best thing we can do is respond to ourselves with care and compassion. Today, join Joy Ofodu for a visualization focused on being a friend to yourself.

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When our days get busy: Building in self-care “microbreaks” can help us feel restored and recharged. Today, join Joy Ofodu today in visualizing what microbreaks can look like in your day-to-day life.

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Mindfulness techniques offer us so much, but nothing is more important than paying attention to what your body needs. Today, we practice self-directed breathwork to help check in with how we feel and care for ourselves.

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Hope can feel like wishful thinking—but studies show it’s the first step in making positive change. Today, Joy Ofodu guides you in a meditation to reconnect and rebuild your sense of hope.

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The amazing power of gratitude: It can shift us from a negative emotional place to a more positive one. Today, Joy Ofodu guides you in writing a gratitude letter, either to someone you care about—or yourself! Grab that journal!

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We always have the power to send love to others and ourselves—we just have to choose to activate it. Today, join Joy Ofodu for loving-kindness meditation, also known as “metta,” to help you send and feel more love.

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We often overlook the moments of ease in our day—but savoring them can help us feel more at peace. Today, join Joy Ofodu for a practice in feeling present and safe.

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To kick off Pride Month: We’re passing the Daily Shine mic to Jamila Reddy, one of our favorite Shine meditation hosts. Join Jamila in reflecting on the love you deserve and cultivating that energy within you.

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With a new month around the corner: It's time to savor the fresh start ahead of you. Join Joy Ofodu in an exercise to create new beginnings, rooted in gratitude.

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Checking in with yourself can feel scary, but it’s key to knowing what you need. Join Joy Ofodu for an exercise to help you prioritize compassionate check-ins. Grab that journal!

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You deserve to fully listen to yourself—and your needs. Today, join Joy Ofodu for an exercise focused on letting go of self-judgment and listening with an open heart.

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Prioritizing rest is a foundational part of self-care. Today, join Joy Ofodu for a quick practice that can help you press pause and recharge.

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When our minds get caught up in stress or worry, pairing our breaths with mantras can help us get grounded in the present moment again. Today, we’ll practice this together. Written by Stephanie Simpson. Voiced by Elisha Mudly.

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When we put pressure on ourselves to fix everything, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or stressed. Today, Joy helps you mindfully connect with your compassion and honor your capacity to care.

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You’re evolving into a new person every day—and the stories you tell yourself should reflect that. Today, join Joy for an exercise to check in with the stories you tell yourself.  Grab that journal!

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Today is Shine’s fourth annual #NationalMentalHealthBreak! Because you deserve time to step away and care for your mental health. Listen to today’s Daily Shine for a mental health break meditation with Joy Ofodu. Then: Share with us how you're prioritizing yourself today with #NationalMentalHealthBreak.

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The outlook you have on your day can actually change how your day goes. Today, Joy Ofodu helps you check-in with your outlook and shift to a more positive mindset.

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It's time for a midweek check-in! No matter how you're feeling, it's always worthwhile to practice grounding and soothing yourself through mindfulness. That way, you can better connect to the present when you feel anxious or fearful.

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When jealousy creeps in, we can calm it by practicing “vicarious joy.” Today, join Joy Ofodu for a visualization focused on finding joy in someone else’s joy.

In honor of Mental Health Month, join us for our very first live recording of the Friends with Mental Health Benefits podcast on Wednesday, May 18th at 12 PM EST. To kick off Shine’s fourth annual National Mental Health Break campaign, Shine's co-founder Marah Lidey will be joined by Jor-El Caraballo, a therapist and the co-founder of Viva Wellness, for a conversation about advocating for your mental health at work. Head to theshineapp.com/RSVP to claim your spot for this free, live event. Hurry — spots are limited to the first 1,000 people who RSVP.

The next time you’re feeling unmotivated, what if you greeted yourself with kindness instead of criticism? Today, Joy Ofodu helps you reflect on what you want to accomplish this week and how you can grow your motivation with compassion. Grab that journal!

In honor of Mental Health Month, join us for our very first live recording of the Friends with Mental Health Benefits podcast on Wednesday, May 18th at 12 PM EST. To kick off Shine’s fourth annual National Mental Health Break campaign, Shine's co-founder Marah Lidey will be joined by Jor-El Caraballo, a therapist and the co-founder of Viva Wellness, for a conversation about advocating for your mental health at work. Head to theshineapp.com/RSVP to claim your spot for this free, live event. Hurry — spots are limited to the first 1,000 people who RSVP.

It’s easy for staying informed to turn into doomscrolling—and it’s a habit that can spike our anxiety and stress. Join Joy Ofodu for a centering exercise to help you pause with intention and remember to check in with your body while you’re consuming the news.

In honor of Mental Health Month, join us for our very first live recording of the Friends with Mental Health Benefits podcast on Wednesday, May 18th at 12 PM EST. To kick off Shine’s fourth annual National Mental Health Break campaign, Shine's co-founder Marah Lidey will be joined by Jor-El Caraballo, a therapist and the co-founder of Viva Wellness, for a conversation about advocating for your mental health at work. Head to theshineapp.com/RSVP to claim your spot for this free, live event. Hurry — spots are limited to the first 1,000 people who RSVP.

Taking a moment to reflect before we say “yes” can help us set better boundaries and practice self-care. Join Joy Ofodu for today’s exercise in learning to use your breath and check-in before your next “yes.”

In honor of Mental Health Month, join us for our very first live recording of the Friends with Mental Health Benefits podcast on Wednesday, May 18th at 12 PM EST. To kick off Shine’s fourth annual National Mental Health Break campaign, Shine's co-founder Marah Lidey will be joined by Jor-El Caraballo, a therapist and the co-founder of Viva Wellness, for a conversation about advocating for your mental health at work. Head to theshineapp.com/RSVP to claim your spot for this free, live event. Hurry — spots are limited to the first 1,000 people who RSVP.

When things go wrong and we start to panic, we can soothe ourselves by simply changing our breath. Today, we dive into a breath practice to help us return to a place of peace in those moments.

In honor of Mental Health Month, join us for our very first live recording of the Friends with Mental Health Benefits podcast on Wednesday, May 18th at 12 PM EST. To kick off Shine’s fourth annual National Mental Health Break campaign, Shine's co-founder Marah Lidey will be joined by Jor-El Caraballo, a therapist and the co-founder of Viva Wellness, for a conversation about advocating for your mental health at work. Head to theshineapp.com/RSVP to claim your spot for this free, live event. Hurry — spots are limited to the first 1,000 people who RSVP.

We all need help sometimes—but asking for it can feel tough. Today, Joy Ofodu guides you through an exercise to help you get specific about the help you need and how to ask for it.

In honor of Mental Health Month, join us for our very first live recording of the Friends with Mental Health Benefits podcast on Wednesday, May 18th at 12 PM EST. To kick off Shine’s fourth annual National Mental Health Break campaign, Shine's co-founder Marah Lidey will be joined by Jor-El Caraballo, a therapist and the co-founder of Viva Wellness, for a conversation about advocating for your mental health at work. Head to theshineapp.com/RSVP to claim your spot for this free, live event. Hurry — spots are limited to the first 1,000 people who RSVP.

Deciding how to nourish our body and minds can be an obstacle to self-care—but you can use the BACE framework to create your self-care toolkit. Join Joy Ofodu today to learn more. Grab that journal!

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When there’s so much to do/watch/read all the time, we can forget to give ourselves permission to slow down. Today, Joy Ofodu will guide you in a visualization to help you take your foot off the gas pedal and let yourself simply be.

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To say “yes” to ourselves and self-care, we often need to say “no” to others—and trust they’ll understand. Today, Joy Ofodu guides you in a visualization to practice saying no as an act of self-care.

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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.

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Intentions are a great way to find control amidst uncertainty—especially if they’re rooted in self-compassion. Join Joy Ofodu for a visualization exercise to find your intention for today.

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Affirmations can help us tap into a sense of self-love and feel more grounded. Today, Joy Ofodu leads you through some of our favorite self-love affirmations and helps you create some of your own. Grab your journal!

Shine has a new podcast—introducing: Friends with Mental Health Benefits

From the Shine app’s co-founders Marah Lidey and Naomi Hirabayashi, Friends With Mental Health Benefits highlights the untold mental health stories of founders and senior leaders.

Hear how folks navigate their own wellbeing in the workplace and support the mental health of their teams—especially those most marginalized.

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You are always connected—and through care, love, and compassion, you enrich the lives of community members around you. Join Joy Ofodu in a visualization to help you reflect on your impact.

Shine has a new podcast—introducing: Friends with Mental Health Benefits

From the Shine app’s co-founders Marah Lidey and Naomi Hirabayashi, Friends With Mental Health Benefits highlights the untold mental health stories of founders and senior leaders.

Hear how folks navigate their own wellbeing in the workplace and support the mental health of their teams—especially those most marginalized.

Subscribe to Friends with Mental Health Benefits wherever you listen to podcasts: https://anchor.fm/shine280

Our thoughts do not control or define us—even the uncomfortable ones. Today, join Joy Ofodu in an exercise to acknowledge and move through the sticky, negative thoughts that might impact our day-to-day lives.

Shine has a new podcast—introducing: Friends with Mental Health Benefits

From the Shine app’s co-founders Marah Lidey and Naomi Hirabayashi, Friends With Mental Health Benefits highlights the untold mental health stories of founders and senior leaders.

Hear how folks navigate their own wellbeing in the workplace and support the mental health of their teams—especially those most marginalized.

Subscribe to Friends with Mental Health Benefits wherever you listen to podcasts: https://anchor.fm/shine280

Even in moments of stress, we can connect to ourselves with the power of our breath. In this meditation, you'll practice breathwork exercises that connect you with yourself on a deeper level and strengthen your concentration.

Shine has a new podcast—introducing: Friends with Mental Health Benefits

From the Shine app’s co-founders Marah Lidey and Naomi Hirabayashi, Friends With Mental Health Benefits highlights the untold mental health stories of founders and senior leaders.

Hear how folks navigate their own wellbeing in the workplace and support the mental health of their teams—especially those most marginalized.

Subscribe to Friends with Mental Health Benefits wherever you listen to podcasts: https://anchor.fm/shine280

When you try to stay curious about your feelings, you can learn a lot about what they have to say. Join Joy Ofodu in an exercise to help you build up your emotional immunity today.

Shine has a new podcast—introducing: Friends with Mental Health Benefits

From the Shine app’s co-founders Marah Lidey and Naomi Hirabayashi, Friends With Mental Health Benefits highlights the untold mental health stories of founders and senior leaders.

Hear how folks navigate their own wellbeing in the workplace and support the mental health of their teams—especially those most marginalized.

Subscribe to Friends with Mental Health Benefits wherever you listen to podcasts: https://anchor.fm/shine280

Your truest self is a gift to the world—but it can be hard to choose authenticity in the face of pressure. Today, Joy Ofodu will guide you through a journaling exercise to practice the ways you can flex your authentic self. Grab that journal!

Shine has a new podcast—introducing: Friends with Mental Health Benefits

From the Shine app’s co-founders Marah Lidey and Naomi Hirabayashi, Friends With Mental Health Benefits highlights the untold mental health stories of founders and senior leaders.

Hear how folks navigate their own wellbeing in the workplace and support the mental health of their teams—especially those most marginalized.

Subscribe to Friends with Mental Health Benefits wherever you listen to podcasts: https://anchor.fm/shine280

When things don’t go our way, or we feel disappointed in ourselves, we can learn to ease up instead of buckle down. Join Joy Ofodu for a visualization exercise to help you do just that.

Shine has a new podcast—introducing: Friends with Mental Health Benefits

From the Shine app’s co-founders Marah Lidey and Naomi Hirabayashi, Friends With Mental Health Benefits highlights the untold mental health stories of founders and senior leaders.

Hear how folks navigate their own wellbeing in the workplace and support the mental health of their teams—especially those most marginalized.

Subscribe to Friends with Mental Health Benefits wherever you listen to podcasts: https://anchor.fm/shine280

Your energy will always ebb and flow—and noticing its rhythms can help you prevent stress and burnout. Join Joy Ofodu for a guided reflection to help you check in with your energy and patch up any leaks that you may be experiencing.

Shine has a new podcast—introducing: Friends with Mental Health Benefits

From the Shine app’s co-founders Marah Lidey and Naomi Hirabayashi, Friends With Mental Health Benefits highlights the untold mental health stories of founders and senior leaders.

Hear how folks navigate their own wellbeing in the workplace and support the mental health of their teams—especially those most marginalized.

Subscribe to Friends with Mental Health Benefits wherever you listen to podcasts: https://anchor.fm/shine280

Today, we use geometric shapes to guide our breath and focus our mind in a guided breathwork exercise.

Shine has a new podcast—introducing: Friends with Mental Health Benefits

From the Shine app’s co-founders Marah Lidey and Naomi Hirabayashi, Friends With Mental Health Benefits highlights the untold mental health stories of founders and senior leaders.

Hear how folks navigate their own wellbeing in the workplace and support the mental health of their teams—especially those most marginalized.

Subscribe to Friends with Mental Health Benefits wherever you listen to podcasts: https://anchor.fm/shine280

When things feel tough: Acceptance can actually help you find your next best step. Today, Joy Ofodu breaks down the difference between acceptance and approval—and offers you an exercise to accept how your mind and body are showing up today.

Shine has a new podcast—introducing: Friends with Mental Health Benefits

From the Shine app’s co-founders Marah Lidey and Naomi Hirabayashi, Friends With Mental Health Benefits highlights the untold mental health stories of founders and senior leaders.

Hear how folks navigate their own wellbeing in the workplace and support the mental health of their teams—especially those most marginalized.

Subscribe to Friends with Mental Health Benefits wherever you listen to podcasts: https://anchor.fm/shine280

When switching from weekend to Monday mode feels tough: A moment of reflection can help. Today, Joy Ofodu guides you through three questions to help you attach to your week and reclaim your focus. Grab that journal!

Shine has a new podcast—introducing: Friends with Mental Health BenefitsFrom the Shine app’s co-founders Marah Lidey and Naomi Hirabayashi, Friends With Mental Health Benefits highlights the untold mental health stories of founders and senior leaders. Hear how folks navigate their own wellbeing in the workplace and support the mental health of their teams—especially those most marginalized. Subscribe to Friends with Mental Health Benefits wherever you listen to podcasts: https://anchor.fm/shine280

Hear a preview of Shine’s newest podcast, “Friends With Mental Health Benefits.”

From the Shine app’s co-founders Marah Lidey and Naomi Hirabayashi, Friends With Mental Health Benefits highlights the untold mental health stories of founders and senior leaders.

Hear how folks navigate their own wellbeing in the workplace and support the mental health of their teams—especially those most marginalized.

Subscribe to Friends with Mental Health Benefits wherever you listen to podcasts: https://anchor.fm/shine280

Your best changes from day-to-day—and that’s OK. Today, join Joy Ofodu for a self-compassion practice, focused on embracing what your best looks like today, even if it’s not giving your all.

Shine has a new podcast—introducing: Friends with Mental Health Benefits

From the Shine app’s co-founders Marah Lidey and Naomi Hirabayashi, Friends With Mental Health Benefits highlights the untold mental health stories of founders and senior leaders.

Hear how folks navigate their own wellbeing in the workplace and support the mental health of their teams—especially those most marginalized.

Subscribe to Friends with Mental Health Benefits wherever you listen to podcasts: https://anchor.fm/shine280

When we greet our inner critic with curiosity, we can take away some of its power. Today, Joy Ofodu guides us through an exercise to question our inner voice when it feels out of our control or overwhelming.

Join us for a collective mental health break on May 20, 2022. We’ve made it easier for companies to support their team’s mental health with National Mental Health Break, an annual program from Shine at Work during Mental Health Month in May. Head to NationalMentalHealthBreak.com, to share your HR team’s info and we’ll educate them on how mental health breaks are good for business and give them the tools and resources to launch a collective mental health break at your workplace this Mental Health Month.

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.

Join us for a collective mental health break on May 20, 2022. We’ve made it easier for companies to support their team’s mental health with National Mental Health Break, an annual program from Shine at Work during Mental Health Month in May. Head to NationalMentalHealthBreak.com, to share your HR team’s info and we’ll educate them on how mental health breaks are good for business and give them the tools and resources to launch a collective mental health break at your workplace this Mental Health Month.

Reflecting on our purpose can bring us balance and delight—but where do you start? Joy Ofodu guides us through a practice that helps us tap into ikigai, a Japanese concept rooted in purpose.

Join us for a collective mental health break on May 20, 2022. We’ve made it easier for companies to support their team’s mental health with National Mental Health Break, an annual program from Shine at Work during Mental Health Month in May. Head to NationalMentalHealthBreak.com, to share your HR team’s info and we’ll educate them on how mental health breaks are good for business and give them the tools and resources to launch a collective mental health break at your workplace this Mental Health Month.

When your emotions feel overwhelming, there’s power in knowing what practices can help you find peace. Today, join Joy Ofodu for a journaling exercise that will help you find comfort in moments of big feelings. Grab that journal!

Join us for a collective mental health break on May 20, 2022. We’ve made it easier for companies to support their team’s mental health with National Mental Health Break, an annual program from Shine at Work during Mental Health Month in May. Head to NationalMentalHealthBreak.com, to share your HR team’s info and we’ll educate them on how mental health breaks are good for business and give them the tools and resources to launch a collective mental health break at your workplace this Mental Health Month.

You are worth celebrating—yep, you! On today’s Daily Shine, Joy Ofodu helps you treat yourself to a celebration with a visualization exercise.

Join us for a collective mental health break on May 20, 2022. We’ve made it easier for companies to support their team’s mental health with National Mental Health Break, an annual program from Shine at Work during Mental Health Month in May. Head to NationalMentalHealthBreak.com, to share your HR team’s info and we’ll educate them on how mental health breaks are good for business and give them the tools and resources to launch a collective mental health break at your workplace this Mental Health Month.

Having tough conversations can be uncomfortable, but when we lead with compassionate directness, we can be reminded of the power of advocating for our needs. Today, Joy Ofodu guides you through a visualization of what compassionate directness might look like in practice.

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Our bodies have used sound and chanting for generations to create a sense of peace and balance. Today, we meditate with sound to get us in a place of harmony for the day. If you can: Practice somewhere you can make noise!

Join us for a collective mental health break on May 20, 2022. We’ve made it easier for companies to support their team’s mental health with National Mental Health Break, an annual program from Shine at Work during Mental Health Month in May. Head to NationalMentalHealthBreak.com, to share your HR team’s info and we’ll educate them on how mental health breaks are good for business and give them the tools and resources to launch a collective mental health break at your workplace this Mental Health Month.

You deserve to find the good in your day. Today’s Daily Shine exercise with Joy Ofodu is all about finding what’s going well in your day-to-day—and it’s a technique you can turn to when things feel tough.

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Your joy is a powerful force and a source of hopefulness during hard times.  Today, join Jamila Reddy for a moment to connect with the joy that lives within you. Grab that journal! And for more: Tune in to Jamila’s new self-care course, Reclaim Your Joy.

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Your small habits have a lot more power than you think. Join Joy Ofodu for an exercise to explore your “keystone habits” and use them to build better days.

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When we take time to look back at the moments that shaped us, we’re giving ourselves the tools to imagine a future based on our current needs. Join Joy Ofodu in an end-of-the-month reflection today.

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When you’re feeling drained—mentally, physically, or emotionally—it becomes harder to show up for others. And even more importantly: Harder to show up for yourself. Today, we try a breathing and body scan exercise to help you fill up your own cup. Written by Stephanie Simpson. Voiced by Elisha Mudly.

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Your worth isn’t rooted in your productivity or output. In today’s Daily Shine, Joy Ofodu will guide you through an exercise to replace feelings of productivity guilt with acceptance.

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It’s human to focus on the negative—but with effort and intention, we can fight that bias. In today’s Daily Shine, Joy Ofodu leads you through a guided journaling exercise to reflect on the positives in your life. Grab that journal!

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Every great change starts with people taking up space and having the courage to imagine a better future. Today, join Joy Ofodu for a visualization exercise where we’ll imagine a better world, together.

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You deserve the same love and care you give to others. Today, join Joy Ofodu for a visualization exercise, rooted in gratitude.

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Our days tend to overwhelm us with a constant stream of information and things to process. But today, we're giving ourselves a break by focusing on just one thing. Elisha guides you in a grounding sensory practice.

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There is so much around us that is unknown, but one thing is certain: You can trust yourself to get through whatever comes next. In today’s Daily Shine, Joy Ofodu will help you lean on self-trust in the face of uncertainty.

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“When you don’t slow down by choice, your body can make you slow down by force.” Today, Joy reflects on these powerful words by therapist Katrina Leggins (@knicolewriting) with a guided journaling exercise, all about noticing if you’re inching towards burnout. Grab your journal!

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Your experiences and emotions are valid—but you are so much more than just one or two things. Today, join Joy Ofodu in a visualization exercise to help you release the specific labels you give yourself and start to embrace your whole self.

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“Luck” often feels out of our control—but you can take small steps to create your own luck and the opportunities you want. Today, Joy Ofodu

helps you recognize your power to create the “lucky” moments you seek.

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We often put pressure on ourselves to feel “all better” right away. But what if we focused instead on just feeling a little bit better first? Today, we experiment with the Kaizen “1% Better” principle as a way to support our own self-care and healing. Written by Stephanie Simpson. Voiced by Elisha Mudly.

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Sometimes, it can be hard to trust your journey—especially when comparison sneaks in. Today, join Joy Ofodu for an exercise to shake off your inner critic and lean into self-compassion and celebration.

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Our self-talk can change the way we think, feel, and act—and saying it out loud can make it even more beneficial. Today, join Joy Ofodu for a positive self-talk practice. Grab your journal!

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Your emotions are valid—and accepting and sharing them can help you heal in powerful ways. Today, Joy Ofodu will guide you through an exercise to express how you feel.

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It turns out, our love of throwbacks have the power to ease anxiety and loneliness. Today, Joy Ofodu walks you through a “reflective nostalgia” visualization exercise to bring joy from the past into your present day.

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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.

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When our motivation feels missing: Sometimes just committing to *trying* is enough. Today, join Joy Ofodu for a Daily Shine practice that will help you visualize taking a small step forward.

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Boundaries help us show up *and* protect our energy. Today, join Joy Ofodu in a guided journaling exercise to help you pinpoint a boundary that will serve you this week. Grab that journal!

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You are worthy of respect, exactly as you are. Today, Joy Ofodu leads you through a series of affirmations to remind you of your worth and what you deserve.

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To-do lists often come with big feelings, but when we name those feelings, we can open ourselves up to healing in new ways. Today, join Joy Ofodu in a practice to help you greet moments of procrastination with compassion.

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Finding a childlike state of wonder and awe can help improve our mood, make us feel more connected, and so much more. With today’s practice, we’ll tap into the awe-inspiring things that surround you. Written by Stephanie Simpson. Voiced by Elisha Mudly.

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It’s human to have moments of brain fog—especially if you’re under lots of stress. Today, join Joy Ofodu for an exercise to help you recharge when your mind feels foggy.

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If fear is your go-to mindset in the face of uncertainty—you’re not alone. But you have the power to choose hope too. Today, Joy Ofodu offers a metaphor and journaling exercise to help you tap into your hope. Grab that journal! 

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Studies show that when we end our days savoring what we’ve accomplished, it can help us feel happier and more motivated. Today, join Joy Ofodu in reflecting on what’s on your “done list” and celebrating yourself.

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Self-care isn’t just for our feel-good emotions—it can be helpful when stress and anger appear too. Today, join Joy Ofodu for a “meta-moment” meditation and visualization to help you shift your approach to feeling angry.

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Today, we explore the importance of creating rituals to reflect and rest. Join us for a 360 breathing exercise. Written by Stephanie Simpson. Voiced by Elisha Mudly.

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When it comes to your goals: Your progress will ebb and flow—and that’s OK. Today, join Joy Ofodu for a self-compassion meditation to help you extend patience and care to yourself, wherever you are on your journey.

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