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Daily affirmations app for iPhone

Daily affirmations that lift you up

Shine gives you a new positive affirmation every day: on your Home Screen, in a gentle reminder, and whenever you need a calm moment. Choose from 2,400 affirmations for anxiety, self-love, sleep, success and more.

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The Shine app showing a daily affirmation on a night-sky theme
2,400affirmations
12life categories
11languages
3widget sizes

A calm place for your daily affirmation

Read today’s affirmation, choose the areas of life you want to work on and keep a kind word on your Home Screen.

Shine showing a daily affirmation over a night-sky themeAffirmation categories such as Think positive, Attract love and Love yourselfShine affirmation widgets on the iPhone Home ScreenA daily affirmation reminder on the iPhone Lock ScreenThree Shine themes side by sideSharing an affirmation from Shine as an image or as text

Everything you need for a daily affirmation habit

A new affirmation every day

Open Shine to a fresh affirmation each day, and swipe for another whenever you need a lift.

Home Screen widget

Add Shine in small, medium or large and see an uplifting affirmation every time you look at your iPhone.

Daily reminders

Pick the time that suits you, before work, at lunch or at bedtime, and get a different affirmation every day.

12 categories for real life

Focus on what you need right now: anxiety, self-love, love, motivation, career, sleep and more.

Calming themes

Choose a soothing background or create your own theme with a favorite photo.

Favorites and sharing

Save the words that move you and share affirmations with friends as beautiful images.

Affirmations for every part of your life

Read free affirmations from each of Shine’s 12 categories, then get a new one every day in the app.

How Shine works

  1. Choose what you need

    Pick the categories that match your goals: calm, confidence, love, sleep or success.

  2. Get your daily affirmation

    See it on your Home Screen widget or in a reminder at the time you choose.

  3. Make it a habit

    Read it slowly, say it out loud and save your favorites to come back to whenever you need them.

What are affirmations?

Affirmations are short, positive statements written in the present tense, like “I am safe in this moment” or “I am allowed to start over.” Repeating them is a simple way to interrupt a negative thought loop and remind yourself of what you value and where you are going.

They work best when they feel believable. A gentle, grounded sentence you can accept will do more than a grand promise your mind argues with. That is why Shine’s affirmations are kind, specific and written for real moments: a stressful afternoon, a sleepless night, a first day, a hard week.

How to use daily affirmations

  • Pick one affirmation for the day and read it slowly, two or three times.
  • Say it out loud or write it down. Using more of your senses helps the words stick.
  • Pair it with something you already do every day, like your morning coffee or your commute.
  • Take a slow breath before and after, and notice how the words feel.
  • If a sentence feels untrue, soften it: “I am learning to…” is often easier to believe than “I am…”.

What the research says

In psychology, self-affirmation usually means reflecting on the values that matter most to you, and it has been studied for decades.

Affirmations are a self-care practice, not a treatment. If you are struggling, please talk to a doctor or a mental health professional.

Frequently asked questions

What is Shine?

Shine is a daily affirmations app for iPhone. It gives you a new positive affirmation every day and includes 2,400 affirmations across 12 categories, a Home Screen widget, daily reminders, calming themes, favorites and sharing.

Is Shine free?

Yes, Shine is free to download. The daily affirmation feed, the Home Screen widget, reminders, favorites and sharing are free. An optional Premium subscription lets you choose specific categories and unlocks custom themes, mood tracking and statistics.

How do I add the Shine widget to my Home Screen?

Touch and hold an empty area of your Home Screen, tap Edit (or the + button) and choose Add Widget. Search for Shine, pick small, medium or large and tap Add Widget.

How do I get a daily affirmation reminder?

In Shine, tap the profile icon, open General Settings and turn on Notifications. Then choose the time you want. You will get a different affirmation every day.

Which languages does Shine support?

Shine is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Turkish, Russian, Japanese, Korean and Arabic. Every affirmation is available in all 11 languages.

Do I need an account?

No. You can use Shine without signing up. Your favorites and settings are saved on your iPhone.

Is Shine available on Android?

Shine is currently available for iPhone on the App Store.

Do affirmations really work?

Research on self-affirmation suggests it can lower defensiveness and help people cope with stress, and many people find that a daily affirmation helps them notice and soften negative self-talk. Affirmations work best when they feel believable and become part of a routine. They are a self-care tool, not a replacement for professional help.

Start your day with a kind word

Download Shine and read your first affirmation in seconds.

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