‘Positivity With A Hint Of Humor’: 50 Of The Most Wholesome Posts Shared In This Instagram Account
It’s not surprising that there is growing evidence that negative news can affect our mental health, notably in the form of increased anxiety, depression and acute stress reactions. Often unknowingly, we devour hours upon hours of negativity, whether it’s endless scrolling on social media or batch coverage of current events which comes straight to your mobile every morning.
So no wonder good news is having a renaissance. Just look at the Instagram account “Tanks Good News,” a powerhouse of lighthearted, wholesome, humorous and overwhelmingly positive content. Created and run by George Resch, aka Tank Sinatra, who aims at highlighting the good instead of the bad, the page today has 2.7 million followers, a number which shows just how thirsty we are for positive content.
Below we collected some of the most wholesome, soothing, and humorous posts from the page to fill your heart with joy, so enjoy! Also, make sure to share this post with anyone who’s been feeling down lately, it works like magic.
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I cant upvote this enough! Please help me!! And my eyes are sweating!
If you've never heard of Tank Sinatra, the creator behind the Instagram powerhouse “Tank's Good News,” chances are you've been living on the Moon. Tank, whose real name is George Resch, is a prolific content creator who gained millions of followers on Instagram through meme creation and reposting hilarious content. "Tank's Good News" is one of Resch's projects where he only focuses on re-sharing positive, uplifting media to the general public. It turns out that Resch's own personal story helped serve as a kind of inspiration for the account.
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Resch told Elite Daily that he struggled with sobriety more than a decade ago, before getting completely sober at the age of twenty-two. Now being thirty-eight, Resch recalls: "I would be frustrated that I wasn't positive, but I wasn't looking for anything to be positive [about], so it was a vicious downward cycle where I was unhappy and I looked for things to justify my unhappiness. When I got sober, I thought doing that would kill me. So, I felt like I needed to be positive to survive."
In 2017, Resch created Tank's Good News, the hugely successful project that stems from his frustration with the negativity of current news. “CNN, Fox... they've made a business out of creating a visceral reaction out of people but that reaction is fear, anxiety and negativity," he explained. He didn’t know there was a market for good news, yet said he knew “if I could make people feel good, they would come back."
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The huge popularity of Tank's Good News reflects not only its creator's but our shared fatigue with what’s happening on the screens and media. The worst scenarios are bombarding us every day and it’s only fair we get fed up with it. To find out more about it, what this negative exposure does to our mental wellbeing and how can we be more resilient to it, we spoke with Dr. Lise Deguire, a clinical psychologist and author of award-winning memoir “Flashback Girl: Lessons on Resilience From a Burn Survivor.”
Dr. Lise said that indeed many people report that their mood is negatively affected by the news. “Of course, the news itself tends to focus on negative occurrences. For example, the news will report on the terrible car accident that happened. They will not, of course, report on the thousands of people that safely drove that day. (Safe, happy occurrences are not usually considered news.) But, because the news focuses so much on negative events, it can make us feel that only bad things are happening in the world,” she explained.
The clinical psychologist added that the news often focuses on events that make us fearful, “because when we are afraid, we tend to think we need to keep watching the news.”
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When asked what are psychological benefits to reducing the time you spend on social media and watching TV, Dr. Lise said that when her clients report anxiety, sadness or anger about the news, she often encourages them to limit their news/social media exposure. “Most of us can stay informed through a quick read of the headlines. Having the news on in the background, or checking Twitter all day, often distresses people because the news almost always focuses on scary negative events and ignores positive ones,” she explained.
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Bikers get such bad press a lot of the time, it’s great to see the kindness and compassion too
I actually grew with bikers in the 80's. My mother dated a member. People dont understand that bikers are family oriented, kind, helpful. They get a bad rap based on appearance, they form clubs so they can be around like minded people because society has cast them as outcasts because they dont dress and act like the norm. And every club member I knew was a skilled tradesman for one of the big three.
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there is a small biker gang in my city that hang out with kids who are bullied so the bullies know not to mess with them and the bullied kids don't feel so alone
Most of them prefer club. Anyway.. the bikers in your town sounds like a good one. ^^,
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I use to ride with B.A.C.A. bikers against child abuse.. and yes we was looked at as bad people but we felt good when I child would smile when we had their backs in court...
BACA is a fabulous organization that does wonderful things for kids.
Amazing people! I can’t even imagine how difficult it would be for young victims to testify in court.
BACA! Bikers Against Child Abuse! I used to work at a print shop, we printed all the business cards for them in Las Vegas! Great work to them abs shout out!!!
I had a history teacher in high school that used to be a bar tender. He had a bikers gang that would come in periodically. The requirement for the gang was you had to be a doctor or a lawyer. Biking was their way of letting off steam and resetting from their frantic lives.
It's called BACA. Bikers against child abuse. Us bikers do get alot of bad judgement. We aren't bad people just because we ride a Harley and wear leather.
Right with you. I'm a proud Biker too. We are very misunderstood.
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I watched a documentary about these guys, the travel the whole country to help children who have suffered from sexual assaults. They are so compassionate and really bond with these kids. They check up on everyone of them regularly and make sure to escort them to the trial so that they can feel safe to testify
These guys make the news occasionally even now. Every story about them is as heartbreaking as it is heartwarming.
That kind of support empowers beyond our ability to understand. Every child should have someone in their corner.
I love bikers❤ they do so much good for humanity, but they hide their light under a bushel! Love that❤❤🙌🙌
I LOVE these guys!!! There aren't enough of them in this world. Abused people need them in their corner too.
Even notorious biker gangs still do good, and often more good than ordinary people. The Hell's Angels has an annual toy run for children. The next one is actually this Saturday 08/12/2023
ive heard about these folks! apparently they not only attend court hearings with them, but will even stay with them at home if there's a risk of retaliation.
Our bikers always do bikes for children & collect at christmas for them too. Anyone who acts hard like the image usually is is really the most sensitive person in the room, hiding their emotions so no one knows how vulnerable they really are - & is usually a scorpio lol but really. Sadly this is also how we get bullies instead of teddy bears wrapped in leather
My uncle was the president of a local MC. At his funeral we got to here those stories you only hear during times like these. He was always the fat kid growing up that was a mountain of a man as an adult I mean. His nickname was MOOSE. Too the point. He was cruising around one day and drove by a heavy set kid being obviously bullied. He knew what that child was going through having been through it himself. He turned his bike around. Pulled up next to these kids. Pulled his machete out that he always carried on his hog. Starts cleaning his nails and simply asks the kids "is there a problem here?". That child was never picked on again. It was the preacher's son.
Bikers will also form an escort for a funeral. It's amazing and beautiful.
My family got together with Guardians of Children when we were going through court proceedings. They ate a wonderful group.
Bikers are wonderful people often mistaken as bad guys. Don't get me wrong...there's some bad gangs but on the whole, they're generous, compassionate and giving.
BACA is an incredible group! As a former educator I have witnessed the incredible support they offer children!
I absolutely love these guys for doing this for kids. My eyes are dripping right now.
I know a little girl who had a biker group escort her to court and they would also come visit her. So amazing! There are so many biker groups that do great things for the community.
I know of some clubs where they have done the same thing for abused women actually. Gone with them to court etc.
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My godfather was a biker, I grew up surrounded by bikers and this does not surprise me♡♡
This is amazing, sad that the children are in these situations, but amazing nonetheless.
Bikers are some amazing people. I have several in my phone and I know one call or text and help will be on its way, no matter what I need. True ride or die.
I had a man try to bully me with my infant child & toddler once. Biker stepped in & made it known it wasn't happening on his watch. I can hold my own but it was nice to have a physical enforcer, not just my clap back.
B.A.C.A... wonderful club. Proud to have them in my community. They do this and so much more.
This is amazing. I hope it makes them feel safe enough to help out the abusers behind bars
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Nein, diesen gibt es schon in Deutschland https://germany.bacaworld.org/
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The good news is that we can all learn to become more positive and resilient to negativity. “One way is to learn who or what makes us feel good, and who or what makes us feel bad. For example, my mood usually improves when I listen to music or go outside. My mood usually goes downhill when I stop exercising. All of us have activities that lift us up or bring us down.”
Dr. Lise also said that the more aware we can be, the better choices we can make. “Does it help you to dance? Write? Call a friend? Take a bath? See if you can figure out what is in your positivity 'toolbox,'" she suggested.
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It’s The Happiness In His Eyes For Me
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This Is Beautiful. Humanity At Its Best, And Starting Young Too!
I’m Betting This Will Be My Most Liked Post Of All Time
Be Like Bill
Nothing Will Keep This Guy Down
the past is the past ... you cant change it but you can change your future. enjoy your future man
Never Stop Talking, You Don’t Know Who’s Listening
If My Grandma Was Still Alive, She’d Be Doing The Same Thing, But Then I Wouldn’t Have Her As My Guardian Angel, So I Guess It’s Even
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Small Acts Of Kindness Usually Have The Biggest Impact
The Best News
Everybody Say Happy Birthday Daniel
Aaaaand Now They’re Bonded For Life
You Can Feel The Emotion In This Photo
It May Not Feel Like It Sometimes, But This Is Still Great Point In Time To Be Alive
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She Looks Perfect
You don't need to censer James Fridmans name out, he's internet famous. Also this is wholesome af
It Ain’t Much, But It’s Honest Work (Sorry That’s The Memer In Me Coming Out)
A Legend
Wow I Love This. They Never Stop Being Your Children Do They?
Aww cute, lively couple, I like how the guy in the back is checking on her :)
This Guy Gets It Done
I Love This Story So Much
That's espacially sad cause most big stores would accept to prep your groceries in advance and put them in your trunk. Especially if you need help like by being elderly in a pandemic. I feel them though, it is hard to think through during such panick. I just hope they found a more reliable way to safely buy their groceries.
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I’m Gonna Need A Minute Pt 2
I Can’t Imagine Not Being Able To Be Myself Freely, And I Honestly Can’t Even Imagine Anybody Wanting To Live In A World That Doesn’t Afford Everybody That Same Privilege
Love Always Wins
Whose Cutting Onions In Here
Wholesome Dad Award
He Thought She Looked Pretty. What A Boss
For All You Women Out There Whole Don’t Look Like You Used To When You Were Younger. Good! Please, Stop Being So Hard On Yourself. You’re Not Supposed To Look That Way Anymore. You’ve Brought Forth Life, Miraculously. That’s Major. I Don’t Look Like I Did When I Was 20 And I Have No Good Excuse And I Love Eating And Hate Moving So I’ll Have To Deal With That Some Other Way
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Friendly Reminder To Be Friendly
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My Eyes Are Sweating Wow
I helped my mum look after my dad throughout his illness. I did all the heavy and hard stuff she couldn’t do that he would worry about - the garden, cleaning the car, shopping, diy, you name it I did it. There are lots of photos of that time - dad and mum, dad and my brother, dad and his grandchildren but I don’t have a single photo of me with my dad; I was always the one taking the pictures, capturing the memories for everyone else.i will have to try this, I miss him everyday.
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Man, why do I read posts like this. I am pregnant, therefore I cry when I,for example, see nice flower and this caused waterfalls.
I remember when I was pregnant crying at credit card commercials. I feel you! Keep some emergency tissues on you at all times. ❤️
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This was beautiful. I really enjoy positivity in such a chaotic world.
This article brings tears to my eyes, warmth to my heart and hope to my soul! I loved each and every story. Kindness and compassion should never be taken for granted.
I've been emotional the past few days and thought I would be laughing and smiling from these posts... so wrong. I cried my eyes out with a few smiles here and there. But at least it is tears from positivity rather than the stress of life.
I needed this today. Thank you Liucija for putting this thread together.
I am dying of breast ca. One of the hardest things for me is worrying about leaving my 3 children and 2 grandchildren behind in what seems like a sad and unkind world. Thank you for relieving my worry and knowing that there will still be good and kind people for them out there when I am gone 😢😢😢😢
Love the rabbit's little studio apartment! We had a rabbit as a pet when I was around 14, and he was the best pet. He and our little dog, about the same size as the rabbit (small dog) would stay in the rabbit's cage together when we all had to go out for a few hours; Dog had no problems toileting through the bottom of the cage, and he and Rabbit would play together, eat together, and nap together. I remember them both very well, even though that was nearly 60 years ago.
Idk why but I cried a little more at each one. Thank you for this
imagine calling an entire country of people vile & then implying that you're part of the group of people being kind.
Load More Replies... Man, why do I read posts like this. I am pregnant, therefore I cry when I,for example, see nice flower and this caused waterfalls.
I remember when I was pregnant crying at credit card commercials. I feel you! Keep some emergency tissues on you at all times. ❤️
Load More Replies... This was beautiful. I really enjoy positivity in such a chaotic world.
This article brings tears to my eyes, warmth to my heart and hope to my soul! I loved each and every story. Kindness and compassion should never be taken for granted.
I've been emotional the past few days and thought I would be laughing and smiling from these posts... so wrong. I cried my eyes out with a few smiles here and there. But at least it is tears from positivity rather than the stress of life.
I needed this today. Thank you Liucija for putting this thread together.
I am dying of breast ca. One of the hardest things for me is worrying about leaving my 3 children and 2 grandchildren behind in what seems like a sad and unkind world. Thank you for relieving my worry and knowing that there will still be good and kind people for them out there when I am gone 😢😢😢😢
Love the rabbit's little studio apartment! We had a rabbit as a pet when I was around 14, and he was the best pet. He and our little dog, about the same size as the rabbit (small dog) would stay in the rabbit's cage together when we all had to go out for a few hours; Dog had no problems toileting through the bottom of the cage, and he and Rabbit would play together, eat together, and nap together. I remember them both very well, even though that was nearly 60 years ago.
Idk why but I cried a little more at each one. Thank you for this
imagine calling an entire country of people vile & then implying that you're part of the group of people being kind.
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