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If The World Seems Like A Horrible Place Now, These 50 Positive Posts Might Be Just What You Need
Spend enough time on this planet, and life can turn even the softest soul into a hard-shelled skeptic. It’s not always fair, and sometimes it feels easier to expect the worst.
But thankfully, that’s not the whole story. There are still plenty of uplifting moments out there—small glimpses of kindness, warmth, and joy that remind us things aren’t all bad. One place that consistently delivers them is @igwholesome on Instagram. It’s a comforting corner of the internet filled with goodness.
We’ve gathered some of their most heartwarming posts. They’re the kind that might just soften even the toughest of hearts.
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Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 4 days ago
Isn't being homosexual literally the most manly anyone can be?
Raise your hand if you needed to see some wholesomeness today.
If you did, yeah—same here.
Let’s face it: most of our feeds are flooded with stories that can make anyone feel defeated. War, disasters, political chaos, rising crime rates… not exactly the feel-good content anyone’s craving.
According to Pew Research Center, almost 70% of Americans say they feel worn out by the news. And Ipsos reports that 56% admit stress has taken a toll on their daily lives. That’s a lot of mental weight to carry.
Naturally, when all we consume is doom and gloom, it starts to affect how we see the world. It’s quite a lot to do with the fact that seeing bad news can make us feel helpless, like these problems are just too big to solve, explains Jodie Jackson, author of You Are What You Read.
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Upstaged75 4 days ago
Racism and hate are taught. Kids are naturally accepting of everyone. This is adorable.
But no one’s saying we should pretend the world is made entirely of puppies, rainbows, and glitter. (Okay, maybe a little glitter wouldn’t hurt.) Still, there’s a middle ground.
We don’t have to shut everything out, we just need to add a bit more balance.
“While I don’t recommend burying our heads in the sand and ignoring what is going on around us, we should certainly limit our consumption of bad news and expose ourselves to uplifting content,” Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, author of Happier, co-founder of the Happiness Studies Academy, and former psychology professor at Harvard, told The Washington Post.
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Upstaged75 4 days ago
The trash truck guys were always so awesome with my kid when he was a toddler. He'd wait for them every week and they always waved and honked the horn for him. Local heroes for lots of little kids everywhere!
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Upstaged75 4 days ago
My cats end up on Zoom whether I want them to or not. For some reason they just HAVE to jump on my desk while I'm in meetings. Another coworker's cat does the same. Keeps things interesting!
And science backs it up.
A study from the University of California, Berkeley found that people who read positive news reported a boost in their overall well-being compared to those who consumed negative stories.
Makes sense, right? The researchers suggest that good news helps counteract the emotional effects of stress and anxiety. Like a little vitamin for your brain, cheerfully chewable.
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Brian Droste 4 days ago
Another one I seen here before. Still cute and brings a smile to my face.
Even better, uplifting stories don’t have to be empty fluff. They can be meaningful and informative, too.
The Engaged News Project found that readers who saw stories offering solutions to poverty stayed on the page longer. It also showed that solution-based journalism made people feel more inspired and even more motivated to help.
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Robert Beveridge 4 days ago
Some of the best, most meaningful times I spent with my son (now 13) were baking with him. We started early--he was 3 when we made our first cake. We graduated to basic knife skills by the time he was 6. This spring, we've been working our way through a new meat store near him every Saturday. I can throw on a dry rub or trim fat, but he wants to do it all himself--prep, grilling, plating, the works. It's fantastic.
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Robert Beveridge 4 days ago
I had an appointment to see a place when my partner and I were looking to move in together. Got a blizzard that day. Street was ⬜. Got stuck in the middle of an intersection. Three prospective neighbors helped me push us out. You better believe we chose that neighborhood.
So, if you’ve ever doubted the power of a wholesome post, don’t. Your brain and body could seriously use a dose of something good. Maybe make some space for more of that in your day, it just might make a real difference.
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Mimi M 3 days ago
All the apples I eat nowadays taste bland - even the ones from the local farmer's market. They don't smell as good either. Apples just don't taste like they used to. Maybe it's soil depletion. And no, it's not my taste-buds - all other foods taste just fine.
Tabitha 2 days ago
They’re also mealy and mushy and gross-tasting (if there’s any taste at all) when they get to market. I like apples to be crispy and crunchy and sweet but not overly. Generally have to go to an orchard for that. Thing is, I’m 64, and remember that apples used to be nicer and crisper back in the day than they are now. Oh, they’re prettier and more perfectly shaped, for sure. But I would rather have imperfect shaped apples that tasted good. Same goes for all other fresh fruit and vegetables. I couldn’t care less if it doesn’t look perfect, but I care a whole hell of a lot if it doesn’t taste good.
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Gerry Higgins 3 days ago
Apples seeds do not produce the same fruit they came from. Each seed will produce a new, different apple. That's why apple orchards all graft branches from trees that produce the apple they want. You can't just grow the apple you want.
Zaach 3 days ago
It is also why there are apples everywhere in the world - one of them seeds will find a good spot
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LittleTeapot 4 days ago
I love this one. My dad would have done this kind of thing. And he would’ve brought bagels for the first dozen or so people who showed up behind him. God - you better be taking good care of him!
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Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 4 days ago
This is why representation is important and why we should see so much diversity on tv. The bigots that complain why every other character has to be ethnic/gay/disabled transgender when they could just be a white straight character, shut the f**k up.
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The Majestic Opossum 4 days ago
This is beautiful, every time I see it, it makes my heart happy.
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Claire Teasdale 4 days ago
Wear that sunburn with pride girlie! It’s a mark of change and growth
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Robert Beveridge 4 days ago
Help folks. Take it from someone who's been there (and would have been there again had I not been able to successfully crowd fund my life for six months in 2019). We appreciate every dollar more than you know.
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Uncle Panda 4 days ago
I was changing my tire in the rain outside a restaurant when a young dad and crying boy walked by. I heard, "See Timmy? Things could be a lot worse. You could be that guy."
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Mel in Georgia 4 days ago
Even back then I never, ever got gay hate. My high school choir director in the 70s, who was adored by all of his students, came out as gay after retiring and divorcing his wife. The thought that if he came out earlier he would have been fired, denying decades of students his ability to inspire young singers infuriates me. Before his recent death during COVID, a bunch of his former students, including me, created a video of us singing one of the songs we traditionally performed. He was more than touched.
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Mel in Georgia 4 days ago
My thing is giving eye contact, a smile and a thank you to every person behind a counter. I've been there and know it can be dehumanizing. It costs nothing to do this and can make their job a little bit better.
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Upstaged75 4 days ago
I've worked in a hotel with a golf course. The cart girls (basically a snack/beer golf cart that they drive around the course and sell stuff to the golfers) take a lot of @buse. Mostly from old fat guys who think being rich makes them attractive. 🙄
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Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 4 days ago
If you need to ask why you should respect someone's transition, maybe this will help. Giving people the freedom to transition and respecting that person brings happiness to people.
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Upstaged75 4 days ago
When I gave a presentation at a conference of of the speakers in my group had her boyfriend come prepared with relevant questions just in case no one in the audience wanted to ask us anything. Truly appreciated - he's a good guy.
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Dog Mom to Zoe 4 days ago
Many were repeats but I'll read positive repeats over some c**p about celebrities or nastiness always.
Matt Blakeley 2 days ago
True. I don't care about the life of any celebrity, even people I actually like. They are human beings who deserve privacy, too.
Load More Replies... Mel in Georgia 4 days ago
I loved these, even the repeats. We need some smiles in these trying times.
Brian Droste 4 days ago
I sen a quite a few of these already. Especially towards the top. Still enjoyed them for now.
Rick Seiden 3 days ago
Living in the US right now is tough. This helps, but I doubt it will last more than a few minutes past closing this tab.
Dog Mom to Zoe 4 days ago
Many were repeats but I'll read positive repeats over some c**p about celebrities or nastiness always.
Matt Blakeley 2 days ago
True. I don't care about the life of any celebrity, even people I actually like. They are human beings who deserve privacy, too.
Load More Replies... Mel in Georgia 4 days ago
I loved these, even the repeats. We need some smiles in these trying times.
Brian Droste 4 days ago
I sen a quite a few of these already. Especially towards the top. Still enjoyed them for now.
Rick Seiden 3 days ago
Living in the US right now is tough. This helps, but I doubt it will last more than a few minutes past closing this tab.
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