Negativity is abundant on the internet, whether through an upsetting piece of news or people fighting in comment sections. It’s gotten so bad that a 2024 survey found that 1 in 3 American adults admitted to doomscrolling whenever they go online.
But alongside all the distressing content are those things that can uplift our spirits, or, at the very least, put a smile on our faces. Unfortunately, they’re not getting as much attention, so we’re highlighting these images, for a change.
We’ve collected these memes and social media posts from Reddit to hopefully bring you some much-needed positivity during these tumultuous times. May this list brighten your day.
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Reddit Can Be A Great Place
Best Support You Can Get
Woody Harrelson Is Unexpectedly Wholesome, Especially Given The Whole Rampart Debacle
Social media is considered a double-edged sword. While it is an effective way to grow a personal brand, it is also known to have its fair share of adverse effects. Mental health is often discussed as people who compare themselves with what they see on social feeds may experience low self-worth.
However, social comparison online also has its upsides. A 2022 study by positive media psychologist Dr. Sophie Janicke-Bowles revealed that college students who engage with and share inspirational content “feel more love and compassion towards others.”
10/10 V Cool
Found This Unexpectedly Wholesome Response To An Ask Reddit Post
Everyone Deserves A Cute Bakery Girlfriend
In the introduction, we mentioned toxic comment sections, where people are typically divided when expressing their views. But according to a 2022 Pew Research Center survey, social media interactions can actually forge friendships, especially among teenagers.
US teens aged 13 to 17 participated in the study, and 80% of them stated that social platforms made them feel more connected. 71% reported feeling more creative, while 67% say they’ve found people online to support them through difficult times.
As Real As It Gets : )
Little Mexican Restaurant In Ohio
Prepaid meals for those in need at the front door at Tres Hermanos Nunes.
Where I live, half of the population would take one even if they could afford to pay just so "some Ukrainian parasite won't get free stuff". I really hate it here sometimes.
Wholesome Duo😀
Unfortunately, uplifting content isn’t getting the attention it deserves because of negative biases. We are inherently more drawn to cynicism, and a 2023 study published in Nature Human Behavior proved that.
The findings revealed that while positive words on news stories were “slightly more prevalent,” negative words in headlines increased click-through rate (a.k.a. how often people click on a link they see) by 2.3%.
Great Job Dad
Reddit Moment
This Is Just To Awesome
However, you can actually keep yourself away from the negativity of social media. Most platforms provide the option to mute connections or opt out of seeing content that you think isn’t helpful at all.
Loyola University Maryland marketing professor Marie Yeh says it’s all about setting limits and boundaries for yourself. She advises limiting the time you spend scrolling and, if possible, taking social media breaks.
Taking Time To Love One Another
Such A Supportive Grandpa
Lions Are Actually Smart Animals
Mindfulness is another way to keep your internet consumption healthier and less toxic. Marie urges recognizing that the content you’re consuming isn’t reality. Rather, it’s a “positively skewed curation.”
“Use it as a tool to interact and foster relationships rather than as a standard for comparing your life to,” she says.
Yea Pretty Much
Today Is The Day
8 Year Old’s Rebellion
Wholesome Meeting From Tumblr
A Hidden Talent
Toxic Argument W/ Sister Traveled To Text... I Sent It To The Wrong Number. Very Glad I Did
At least they got a moment to re-think. In the moments like this, you should always count to five before pushing "send".
Wholesome Tall People
I love this tall person!! I can't stand at concerts. Its just a sea of torsos if I do. Last concert I stood at- I thought the band was taking like a 10 minute stage break. I assumed they just had some music playing while they- idk, changed clothes or took a dump, who knows- anyhow, found out after the concert they were onstage the whole time!!! They were just sitting in chairs. Husband still finds it hilarious.....
Wholesome Mother-In-Law Moment
100%
I Can’t Believe She Actually Did It, LOL
My Neighbor Almost Had My Mom Worried For His Safety
I'll Take Your Entire Stock
Duolingo Can Be Good Sometimes
Who Wants A Belly Rub?
Wholesome Weather Guy
Jalapeno
Have To Love Lecturers That Try This Hard
Don’t Assume Unless You Know The Full Backstory
I Miss My Gma
Neil Gaiman Comes Through ... Once Again
Come On Guys, They're Trying Their Best
So true!!! We have a "stuff the bus" event in late summer and I cleared out a bunch of stuff, they were so excited. I even hit the sales rack at Staples and other places to stock up. I urge others to do the same. It's in credible to me that teachers have to fund all this stuff.
Injured?
Wall-E Is A Great Movie
The Family That Brushes Teeth Together, Stays Together
Who Wouldn't Love Rodger?
Honestly if I said that to Mr Auntriarch, he would reply, greyhound or whippet
That's Nice To Know
i dont care if everyone else doesnt find me attractive because the most beautiful girl in the world does and thats what matters to me
Grandmas Are The Best
Definitely Something I Would Do
This Tag My Wife Put Inside The Shorts She Made Me
That Is The Energy
There IS something incredibly attractive about girls with appetite / love for food. For such girl I'd cook every day. Twice.
The Very Best Reason To Take A 2am Uber
Wholesome And Actually Unexpected :d
The Housekeeper Deserve A Raise, They Must Loved Their Job
This Is Just Wholesome
Does This Make You Happy Too?
I don't mind that I've seen some before cause I love some wholesome memes, thank you!
I like these but most of them I've seen before and are pretty old. Get newer content please : www.goodnewsnetwork.org & www.happyeconews.com. & www.positive.news
Why would they do that? They're doing well enough and making enough money on what they already have.
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I like these but most of them I've seen before and are pretty old. Get newer content please : www.goodnewsnetwork.org & www.happyeconews.com. & www.positive.news
Why would they do that? They're doing well enough and making enough money on what they already have.
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