SELF-CARE SUNDAY | MEDITATE WITH THE SHINE APP!
Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of the Shine App, Naomi Hirabayashi & Marah Lidey | Source: Forbes.com
Hey Beauties!
So, I wanted to start something new on this platform where I can highlight different ways that we can partake in taking care of ourselves. There is so much going on in our country right now and I’ve mentioned before on social media that I have really been focused on maintaining as much peace, as possible. In an effort to #AmplifyBlackVoices, I wanted to share a new app that I found! The Shine App was created by co-founders, Naomi Hirabayashi and Marah Lidey, who were driven by their desire to “reinvent health and wellness Millennials through messaging technology”. I, personally, was attracted to this app when I found out that I could utilize a meditation app and hear voices that sound like mine. Since I have started using this app, I have found a new way to start each of my days and I have been able to focus on re-centering myself and de-stressing. I also like that there is a new nighttime routine for me that includes unwinding my mind instead of just aimlessly surfing the web until I can’t keep my eyes open.
“The product, the community, and the service of Shine all map back to our life purpose of making health, happiness, and wellbeing more accessible by breaking the spiral of silence around real issues we all face as we hustle hard to live big, aspirational lives.” - Hirabayahi and Lidey [Source: Forbes.com]
From the App:
The Shine app is your support system for daily stress and anxiety.
Learn a new self-care strategy every day, get support from a diverse community, and explore an audio library of over 500+ original meditations, bedtime stories, and ambient music to help you shift your mindset or mood.
Join millions of people who experience lower stress and anxiety after using Shine.
How it works:
**LEARN NEW SELF-CARE STRATEGIES**
Start your day in the right mindset with the Daily Shine. Every weekday, get inspired with a motivational message and listen to the latest episode of the Daily Shine—a podcast-meets-meditation—to feel more in control of your thoughts, feelings, and actions.
Check-in with yourself each day and log what you’re grateful for and how you’re feeling to receive recommended articles, meditations, and exercises based on your mood.
**DISCUSS WITH THE COMMUNITY**
Reflect on the Daily Shine with the rest of the community and get support from each other. Answer the day’s Daily Discussion question to see how other like-minded members are taking care of themselves. React with emojis to show your support for other members’ journeys.
**EXPLORE THE AUDIO LIBRARY**
Search the library to find a meditation that fits your needs or browse the library to find recommended challenges and meditations to help you with your goals.
Shine’s audio library offers over 500+ original meditations, bedtime stories, and ambient music.
Topics include:
Calming Anxiety
Reducing Stress
Confidence
Growth
Productivity
Improving Sleep
Mindfulness
Focus
Burnout
Forgiveness
Self love
Acceptance
Motivation
Creativity
Finding joy
Managing work frustrations
Strengthening relationships
Self-care for online dating
Staying motivated
Creating healthy habits
Improving your wellbeing
I’ve been super excited about this app and I hope that it is able to help someone else, as well! Drop down in the comments and let me know if you have heard of the app and/or if you will be implementing it into your self-care routine!
xoxo,
Marie
