Your Self-Care Isn't Selfish

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.

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. 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

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

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

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. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work