‘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.
These Are Some Pretty Awesome Selfies
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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."
Kids Do Better When They Know They Have Someone Who Cares About Them
A Wedding Based On Loving Service Is Bound To Succeed
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
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
and i still don't care... and i don't say it in a bad way. who cares if someone gay or not? why should you changed your behavior toward someone who's gay?
Because when he came out, people did care and did change their behaviour. People would be attacked, denied work, etc. It's much better now but homophobic attacks and bullying are still a thing. So we should normalise it as much as possible and even celebrate it, in order to change those last remaining public perceptions.
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love is love. People should judge less and live more with positive attitudes.
Imagine the sheer weight lifted off their shoulders. It's gotta be painful. It has to obstruct your life. We can't even imagine.
I wish folks would not make such a big deal out other's preferences.. and it's really none of our business. Let's live and let live!❤
While this is a great sentiment and it had great intentions, it's not entirely true. Some people definitely do regret coming out - whether it be losing friends, being cut off from family, being kicked out of the house or abused, or many other reasons. So saying "I've never met a gay person who regretted coming out" comes off as a bit ignorant and privileged. It's not always safe to come out.
Considering that there are something like a hundred different kinds of mammals who have gay and straight partners. But it isn't 'natural' say the idiots. Hah. Being natural is being you.
I regret coming out as trans to my parents. They said a lot of really terrible things to me and now I'm scared they're going to find out that I'm out as a guy at school and with all my friends. They all care about me and support me but aside from that, coming out just made me a lot more scared. That's my parents fault though.
I am so sorry that your parents did that to you! You should not have to be scared because of your parents. Yes it is your parent's fault, not yours. Be true to yourself and proud of who you are! This is from an old Christian lady who believes that we should all stop judging each other and love one another instead.
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And we are celebrating with you. Now let's hope for a day when "coming out" will no longer be a concept at all.
We're a heterosexual couple and have lots of gay friends: boys with boys, girls with girls, and one close friend who goes back and forth. It doesn't even occur to me to consider or, worse, to judge their lifestyle. They are friends and we enjoy their company and that of the latest SO. And their flamboyant parties are a LOT more fun than most!
Wouldn't it be a perfect world if the gay community was accepted, loved and celebrated and Christians and other undesirables had to hide in shame for fear of persecution by *their* superiors.
It's sad that even in our time there are still places in the world where being gay is illegall I hope with all my heart that soon that won't be the case
i cant imagine that as well not being able to be your true self to anyone that has came out you are very brave and im proud of you
💯 literally lol like the Show. thats the world we are headed toward, thankfully, where people dont have to announce. Where people see souls instead of anatomy.
I love Ian McKellen He is such an amazing actor and a truly wonderful human being. He broke my heart in a film called And The Band Played On about the outbreak/discovery of AIDS. He really played the part so well. The ending credits too also tore the heart out of me. Life long Mr McKellen. I would watch anything you are in. Life long fan since that movie year's ago.
One of the best things being an adult has afforded me Has been to be seen and finally heard... I'm not LGBT but growing up "children should be seen and not heard" was always a rough line.. We should all be seen and heard... for who we are- and no one should tell any of us what that should be like.... it's your life.. 🖖
I remember a few kids regretting coming out temporarily due to their religious families kicking them out on the street. At least some of them got to choose their own non-blood related, non religious families that were a hell of a lot better.
Straight people don't yell to the world they're straight so why do gay people think anyone cares they're gay? Keep it to yourself
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
Mark Cuban
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
Life Is Not A Race. It’s One Thing You Don’t Want To Finish First
That's so empowering when you had you life taken for years by addiction, abuse... There is plenty ahead !
I Was A Fat Kid In The Gym. People Taught Me What To Do And Showed Me How To Do It. Sometimes Directly, Sometimes Indirectly. Nobody Ever Made Me Feel Uncomfortable. I Don’t Think I’d Be Tank Today If They Did
This is so true. I am 43 and in class with all teenagers. They know I have 2 grandchildren so they call me grandma and are more than helpful. Their kindness means the world to me. They never allow me to feel like the odd one out.
Everyday Heroes
I remember this (I live in Worcester). The bot went to a school near my house. He’s all well now, I think.
Lazy People See Things In Black And White. You Have To Look For The Grey Area, But It’s Always There
Period
Tl;dr- Wow
I Wish I Had This Kids Style
It’s The Little Things In Life
Just A Reminder That Good People Do Exist, A Lot Of Them. Some Of Them Work Silently On Small Platforms, Some Of Them Are Very Loud On Huge Platforms, But They’re Out There, Everywhere
Period
Remember What It Felt Like To Be Happy. This Feeling Is Still Available To You. You Just Have To Remember
My kid was 7 the 1st time we hiked to a waterfall but the reaction was about the same. Idk I guess you gotta make sure to take your kids to a waterfall if you can.
Well, He Is Now, And He’s Nailing It
This Is Awesome
The Best News
This Is An Absolute Miracle, Straight Out Of Russia, And Of Course A Dog Is Involved. Glad All Involved Are Okay
Damn Right We Did! Maybe That Was The Lesson She Was Here To Teach All Of Us, Appreciate People While They’re Still Here, Before It’s Too Late. Make It A Daily Habit To Let Someone In Your Life Know That You Love And Appreciate Them, It’s What Betty Would Have Wanted. Call It The Betty White Challenge
Always make it a point to tell others you love them. We are not promised tomorrow! I love you all!
His Mind Was Probably Blown
Best Tweet Of The Year So Far
My Dad Is This Kind Of Grandpa To My Kids. I Don’t Think He’s Journaling Every Day He Spends With Them, But He Loves Them A Lot And I Know That
Thank You For Your Patience
Story Time
One time I saw two young, black, females checking out at the grocery store (I’ll explain why I used these three descriptors later on in the caption). They had all of their groceries rang up and in bags already, when it came time to pay, they ran the debit card. It got declined, once, then twice. One sister looked at the other worriedly. I keyed in immediately. They tried another card, denied, once then twice. Then they pulled out the EBT card. I assumed they didn’t want to pull this out because of how some people look at people who use EBT cards (shame on THEM, not you). There wasn’t enough on it to cover the bill. They looked at each other with tears in their eyes and shrugged, half “Oh well”, half “Oh my god, what are we gonna do?”. I stepped in immediately and said “Please let me help you”. I mentioned they were young black and female because I’m an older white male, and I know that sometimes help can be seen as an act of pity, which in my case it was not at all. I wasn’t insinuating they couldn’t take care of themselves, I was just a human being watching two other human beings struggle. They seemed shocked but allowed me to help. We parted ways, but as God would have it, we wound up parked right next to each other. They were still sitting there because they were crying. Their mother had just died. They didn’t know how they were going to eat that night, or any of the following nights. I forgot the girls name, but we briefly connected on here. If you see this, please send me a dm to let me know how you and your sister are doing. Sorry for the long caption but this video hit me hard.
A National Treasure
Being There For People Is Cool Af
Congratulations Katie Duke, Not An Easy Feat In Today’s World! You Don’t See This Very Often Anymore
Bill Murray Is A National Treasure
This just makes his role in Zombieland even more believable. I mean besides the zombies.
You’re Safe Now Little Buddy
It’s Never Too Late To Switch It Up
Is A Tiny Skateboarding Princess
He Knew What He Was Doing
My Team Shared This Tweet With Me "Simone Biles Probably Won't Hear Your Tweets About Her "Quitting" Or "Playing The Mental Health Card" But Your Friends Who Struggle With Mental Health Issues Will. So Important. Mental Health Does Not Discriminate And Can Be Hugely Impactful In Someone's Life Even If They Are A Olympian. Everyone Is Fighting A Hard Battle, Be Kind Be Thoughtful
And people should know that mental health HAS consequences on your body. Like depression that litteraly makes you move slower. If we treated mental issues like open wounds it would be cristal clear.
This Dad Won Halloween
They Seem To Understand Though
Let’s Let This Spread Like A Virus
I Hope Alex Trebek Is Chilling In Heaven Right Now With Mr. Rogers, Bob Ross, And Steve Irwin
Two Wrongs Actually Did Make A Right In This Case
Scroll Baby Scroll
I Had A Blog Called “Insight Is Never 2020” In 2005. Then A Blog Called “Jay-Z For Dummies” In 2007. Then A Video Blog Called “Happy Is The New Rich” In 2009. Then A Website Called Ifoundmoneytoday.com In 2012. Then I Started Making Memes For Instagram In 2015. And Now Here We Are. Please Keep Going. The World Needs What You’re Working On
He's also being sued for diminishing the achievements of real women who actually played chess, so maybe accuracy when depicting real people should be a goal too
This Is The Type Of Energy I’m On
I Don’t Believe In This Left vs. Right, Or Liberal vs. Conservative Narrative. There Is No Line In The Middle. The Lines Are At The Extreme Ends, With A Lot Of Gray Area In The Middle. The Problem Is, The Media (And Social Media), Wants You To Believe That Anybody Even Slightly Left Of Center Is A Screeching Liberal, And Anybody Slightly Right Of Center Is A Raging Nazi. I Know (Not Believe, Know) That This Is Not The Case. Let’s Get Rid Of The Line In The Middle, Find Some Common Ground, And Work From There
After 6 Years
They hadn’t seen their brother in SIX years. I am blubbering right now lol and not because I’m a beluga whale, these teenagers were probably little boys the last time they say him. I’m so happy for all parties involved
Either She Hates Work Or Loves Her Boyfriend, Either Way, Let’s All Try To Have This Same Kind Of Energy
She looks like she feels accomplished at the end of her workday and loves her BF! Love the photos.
I’ll Take “Whose Cutting Onions?” For $1000
I Rarely Take A Direct Political Stance On This Page, Because I Believe What We Do Here Is Bigger Than Politics. But This Is A Win For Decency And Compassion, So It’s A Win For Us
Republican or Democrat, anything saving us from the Trump demagaguery is a win.
Getting Strong Now
No, he doesn't. This was debunked. They are still alive, but he never owned them.
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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