‘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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Hope This Makes Your Day
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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Let’s All Tell Her Congratulations
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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This Is A Great Idea. Also, If You See Me You Can Say “Dad” And The Same Thing And I’ll Handle The Problem
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.”
I Don’t Think He’ll Ever Let Anyone Down In His Life
She Can Flex Everyday. Congratulations
Mistaken Love Is Still Love
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.
This Is Genius
Don’t Mess With These Kids, They Have Backup
I’m An Organ Donor, I Won’t Need Them Anymore
My brother saved several people though the donation of his body. I had to make the choice cause he was to young to do so. They sent me a letter with some of the stories of the recipients. I would choose to do it again everytime. It helped me heal knowing his life was selfless.
What an incredibly generous and kind thing to do. I hope the knowledge of the lives he saved and improved lessens the pain of his loss, somewhat.
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What a difference this young man made in the lives of these others. He deserves this honor!!!
Why does this question sign has any upvotes, I'm very confused
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A person with brain cancer can donate organs if the cancer has not spread beyond the brain stem. If it is any other type, they can still donate organs such as corneas but it does depend on the cancer type and severity.
Thanks for clarifying this, I always thought someone with cancer couldn't donate organs due to the risk of the cancer cells already being spread to those organs.
Load More Replies... The greatest gift anyone can give. One person deciding to become an organ donor can save a dozen lives and improve dozens more with advancing technologies.
My organ donor was a young skydiver that had one last, tragic jump at sunset. I was told that he was still aware enough to agree to donate his organs for transplant before he passed. I have never met him, yet part of him has been living inside me for 20 years. I hope he approves of what I have done with his gift. My daughter grew up with a loving father. I hope that's enough of an accomplishment for the young skydiver.
Not to be a downer, but if the donor had cancer, wouldn’t that make it super risky for an immunocompromised person (as you would be if you in need of a new organ) to receive one from them?
Maybe it was just a singular benign tumor that could not be removed, but it was not metastasizing?
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My philosophy is I won't need them where I'm going so take whatever's usable and give it away.
Organ donors truly give the gift of life to so many people. My younger cousin's life was saved by a generous organ donor.
What a special picture. Although I was under the impression that cancer meant it was not safe to use organs. Could it perhaps have been another brain problem?
I think i never cried as fast with a single image, as I did when i saw this one. This image means so much.
That poor little boy. Still so little. I hope his parents find some relief knowing part of him lives on. But I can't begin to imagine what they're going through.
We do something similar, in the U.S. It's called the "Honor Walk." The body of the deceased donor is walked down to the operating room, where the organ removal will take place. The body is followed by the decedent's family and friends. Staff and visitors alike line the hallway walls. Sometimes music is played, sometimes the family's words are expressed by a nurse or a close family friend (or pastor). It is a beautiful tribute to the person who, in death, will give live to others.
So young and so utterless selfless. A beautiful soul ❤️ I wish I knew his name so that he is not just a nameless photo 😔
I am bawling my eyes out right now for this 11 year old boy and family..what a great loss but also for the love this boy and family has for saving others! Respect
We should all be organ donors. Unless you have some religious beliefs that go against it. You don't take them with you. Everything is taken out of you when you die. Why let the organs go to waste when it could go to someone that truly needs them? I hope when I die, every useful bit of me goes to help someone
Genuine question, as I am curious. I'm guessing his donated organs were tested for safety?
I do not care for public displays of anything much less emotion but simple things like this. Honoring someone's sacrifice quietly and simply, hits home for some reason. Respect.
This is Japanese. If you knew anything about organ transplantation in China you’d know NOBODY willingly donates a loved ones organs. Why would you with a bunch of organ farms otherwise known as Chinese Prison Camps
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.
Todd Winn, You Are An Inspiration To People Everywhere Who Are Fighting The Good Fight
It’s The Happiness In His Eyes For Me
Yes
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
Uuuhhhh Ya Need To Swipe And Finish This Story Right Now
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
What
Time Released Joy
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.
I Would Wear One
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
I Can’t Imagine How Tough It Must Be For Teachers To Be Expected To Adapt Immediately And Perfectly To This New System, And Do It All Overnight. I’m Sure This Meant A Lot To The Teacher. Good Job Class, You All Get An A+ From Me
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.
I Don’t Know What Chuffed Means But From The Context I’m Pretty Sure It’s Something Good
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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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