“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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