Episodes
Joy is a feeling you can cultivate and amplify. Today, Joy Ofodu guides you through an exercise to help you tap into “appreciative joy” on the days you need an extra boost.
Published 07/08/22
Published 07/08/22
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.
Published 07/07/22
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.
Published 07/06/22
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.
Published 07/05/22
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!
Published 07/04/22
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.
Published 07/01/22
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. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more...
Published 06/30/22
Stress can get stuck inside our bodies, not just our minds. Today, Elisha guides you through some mindful movements to help release tension. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work
Published 06/29/22
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. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work
Published 06/28/22
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! Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself....
Published 06/27/22
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. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work
Published 06/24/22
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. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work
Published 06/23/22
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. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for...
Published 06/22/22
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. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work
Published 06/21/22
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! Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work
Published 06/20/22
“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. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work
Published 06/17/22
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. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work
Published 06/16/22
“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.  Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work
Published 06/15/22
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. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more...
Published 06/14/22
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! Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work
Published 06/13/22
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. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work
Published 06/10/22
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. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work
Published 06/09/22
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. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work
Published 06/08/22
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. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work
Published 06/07/22