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50 Wholesome Memes Shared By This Page To Brighten Up Your Day
We often hear that even a small act of kindness can make a big difference, but it’s when we witness these moments in real life that we truly understand their impact.
Thankfully for us, Instagram communities like kindakindco bring these heartwarming stories to light. Today, we’ve gathered some of their most uplifting posts, along with a few others from around the internet, that are sure to renew your faith in humanity. Keep scrolling, Pandas, and don’t forget to upvote your favorite ones.
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Kindness is a language that all of us understand, irrespective of our age, race, ethnicity, religion, status, and identity. It’s a simple act that can bring comfort, joy, and a sense of belonging to others, regardless of their background or circumstances. What makes kindness even more powerful is that it’s completely free—yet its impact can be immeasurable.
With over 200k followers, the kindakindco Instagram community shows us how a small, nice gesture of kindness can brighten someone’s day and foster positive relationships. In a world where we often focus on what divides us, such posts are a reminder of our shared humanity.
Above all, we need to practice self-compassion. This means you shouldn’t be too harsh on yourself. During difficult times, you should treat yourself with the same understanding and care that you would offer to a friend. Also, if you make a mistake or face a setback, try to avoid self-criticism. Instead, try to acknowledge your feelings and remind yourself that we struggle sometimes.
Prioritizing your well-being is an essential form of kindness. You should try to make time for activities that you enjoy. It could be anything from taking a walk in nature, reading a book, or enjoying a long bath.
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Sergy Yeltsen 2 years ago
I do not understand why people denigrate those who work in these sorts of jobs. They are vital. If your boss is gone for 3 weeks, you probably won't miss them. If the cleaner is gone for a day, oh yeah, you miss them. The smile on his face is wonderful.
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Multa Nocte 2 years ago
OK, I may have to read the rest of these later as my eyes keep getting leaky.
Research shows that helping others and being nice in general can actually make us happier. A study found that people who did kind things for others every day for a week felt a noticeable increase in their happiness. This is true irrespective of whether you are kind to friends, family, strangers, or even yourself. Interestingly, just watching others being kind can also have a positive impact on your emotions.
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Nerd ER Depot 2 years ago
Bikes really do bring joy to young kids. They also promote physical activity! I run a nonprofit called We Bike WV and we give free bikes to kids in need. We are fairly new, but have given away over 1000 bikes so far and have hopefully helped change some lives for the better
Imagine you're out buying groceries for a party, but you are in a really bad mood. While standing in the checkout line, you notice an elderly person struggling to lift their bags. You decide to help them, and they have a big smile on their face. Their reaction instantly lifts your mood. These simple gestures can have a big impact on our well-being.
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Geekymummy 2 years ago
I love complimenting other women. I also try to do it in front of my daughters so they can see that women should be each other's support not competition.
This is because kindness triggers the release of "feel-good" hormones like serotonin and dopamine, which boost our mood and create a sense of satisfaction and well-being. These hormones light up the brain's pleasure and reward centers, not just for the person receiving the kindness but also for the one giving it.
But not every kind deed is made equal. Lara Aknin, PhD, an associate professor of psychology at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, believes, “Giving directly to a person or proxy—for instance, donating face-to-face to a charity rather than contributing online or taking a friend out to dinner rather than sending them a meal—offers an opportunity for social connectedness that’s particularly beneficial.”
“When people give in ways that are more socially connected or relational, that seems to better unlock these emotional rewards,” she added.
When you have a face-to-face connection, it enhances the emotional rewards of kindness, making both the giver and receiver feel more deeply valued and connected. Such meaningful interactions are usually more fulfilling than anonymous acts.
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If these posts have inspired you, you can also start incorporating small acts of kindness into your daily life. For instance, you can start with something as basic as checking up on your neighbor. Or you can mentor the kids in your community or volunteer at any shelter near you.
At work, you can try striking up small conversations with your colleagues—ask them how their day is going or share a bit about what you're working on. Joining them for lunch is another great way to connect. When you're out and about, being thoughtful of others, like giving space to cyclists or letting drivers merge, can make a big difference in creating a more considerate environment.
Being generous can create a ripple effect and inspire others to do the same. These posts are a fantastic reminder of how impactful small acts of kindness can be. When was the last time you did something nice? How did it make you feel?
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Auntriarch 2 years ago
My best friend has just started treatment, I was already growing my hair for Little Princess Trust, but it turns out it would take too long to get the wig made from my hair, so we're going out to buy her one next week.
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Fat Harry (Oi / You) 2 years ago
I presume by "vet" they mean "veteran"? In the UK "vet" is usually short for "veterinarian".
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Fat Harry (Oi / You) 2 years ago
This is true! If I lift my hands in the air and say "WALKIES!" they start jumping up and down, but if I lift my hands in the air and say *anything* they start jumping up and down. They don't know what's going on, they're just excited. And on that note, I think I need to go hug them.
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Jane Jayne Jain Jeign Jein 2 years ago
What a wonderful boss that she let them all go together, knowing that she would have a hard day without them.
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Fat Harry (Oi / You) 2 years ago
I think this is brilliant because I know that if I attempted it it would go completely awry!
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Alice Landers 2 years ago
So sweet ! Where I live a knitting shop gives yarn to people to make these type hats . This fundraiser they call "chemo caps".People make them and they are donated back for cancer patients.
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Auntriarch 2 years ago
I bought a 70s stainless steel serving dish to take a pie to a party because it was cheaper than tinfoil disposable. I still have it because everyone returns it religiously, apparently it's "too nice" to re thrift or keep. Best 75p I've ever spent!
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 years ago
This isn't a "humble brag", as some other panda below me claimed. This is simply a reminder that people never forget how you make them feel. Be kind to others when you can be.
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Multa Nocte 2 years ago
What a very kind thing to do - the poor dog really needed it, plus he got some additional companionship.
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Magenta Blu 2 years ago
Why do kids transform into unrecognizable versions of themselves when they finish through school? Schools and teachers should not crush kid's natural kindness
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 years ago
Gives me hope that maybe it's not too late to finish my own education!! My dad had an accident when I was 18 and I had to quit college to help take care of him (we took care of him at home.) I'd started college at 14 (thanks, mom /s) so I'd finished my Associate's degree (English/Creative Writing) by the time I was 18, but I never got my BA/higher degree. I'm 42 now; my dad died three years ago, 21 years after his accident. I wanted to be an author or a geologist. Might be a bit late for me to be a geologist at this point, but maybe I can finish school and get my BA in English, at least. It's just... a little scary and intimidating to think about going back after two decades...
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Susie Elle 2 years ago
When my mom was undergoing chemo she called me up one day and asked 'do you have any more of those maymays? They're so funny'
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mysterious(he/they, maybe?) 2 years ago
I've got a little skeleton that stays on display year round. Right now he's wearing a homemade sunhat (half a plastic egg and cardboard) and eventually he'll have a Santa hat and scarf. His name is Robert.
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the_avenging_knight (her/she) 2 years ago
I bet she had a pretty smug look on her face when she handed it to you!
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Myoviridae 2 years ago
Some universities also have a food pantry. They get regular donations from local grocery stores. But one thing they always need is spices! Every time I go to the grocery store, I pick up some spices and spice mixes, because spices help everything taste better!
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Multa Nocte 2 years ago
I just made a comment in another article about how negative Bored Panda was getting recently, and then you put out this article. Thanks so much! We need the positivity!
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Sometimes there are days that are just full on negativity in every article
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I agree. Some people seem to thrive on articles about malicious compliance and AITA and "How many people do you wish you could kill if you could get away with it" and "Tell me the worst, disgusting and/or embarrassing thing that ever happened to you that is guaranteed to make others cringe" articles. And if you dare to comment (in the Comments section, no less) and give asked-for feedback about the content, you have commenters make ugly comments about you shutting up and going elsewhere because they apparently live for negative content and how dare you make comments in the Comments section.
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Multa Nocte 2 years ago
I just made a comment in another article about how negative Bored Panda was getting recently, and then you put out this article. Thanks so much! We need the positivity!
highwaycrossingfrog 2 years ago
Sometimes there are days that are just full on negativity in every article
Load More Replies... Lily Langtry 2 years ago
Lately it seems like for every one funny/uplifting post here there are ten posts about personal disputes and conflict. I was going to delete my account and not come to Bored Panda anymore as I've realized it negatively affects my attitude about humans if I read those posts. Life is tough these days and if I'm going to indulge in a little distraction I best find more encouraging stuff. Even just reading the titles of most of the posts I feel a bit depressed. I just thought I'd look at this one last post 'for the road' and it reminded me why I loved Bored Panda to begin with. I hope BP will see all these comments and maybe reflect on why they're choosing to promote all the doom and gloom scenarios so much.
Multa Nocte 2 years ago
I agree. Some people seem to thrive on articles about malicious compliance and AITA and "How many people do you wish you could kill if you could get away with it" and "Tell me the worst, disgusting and/or embarrassing thing that ever happened to you that is guaranteed to make others cringe" articles. And if you dare to comment (in the Comments section, no less) and give asked-for feedback about the content, you have commenters make ugly comments about you shutting up and going elsewhere because they apparently live for negative content and how dare you make comments in the Comments section.
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