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! 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...

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. 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

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. 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

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. 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

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. 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

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! 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

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. 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

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. 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

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. 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...

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. 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

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! 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

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. 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...

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. 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

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. 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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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! 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

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. 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...

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. 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

Our childhood wonder, curiosity, and imagination are still inside of us. Tap into your childlike side with some playful breathing exercises. 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

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. 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