If you're having a bad day, you've come across the right post. Weekdays at work and stress in life can be tough. In such times, we all deserve moments that make us say "aww" to help us cope.
The Reddit group 'Blessed Images' is all about good vibes, lighthearted smiles, and cozy moments. Check out a puppy resting against a carved Halloween pumpkin while wearing a witch's hat. Or see a snugly dog peacefully napping under a soft blanket. It might be just what you need.
So come on in, take a break from the hustle and bustle of life, and bask in the goodness of these blessed images. Go ahead and upvote the ones that warmed your heart.
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She is a wonderful young lady. Garbagemen are some of the needed people that help keep our society running. His smile is warming.
You might cringe as we say "good vibes only", but this group honestly is that. The 1 million blessed members share uplifting content that might remind you what the simple pleasures of life are. We might as well call it kindness in images that hug your heart.
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You can probably notice that most of these pics contain animals. Looking at cute animal photos can make your day better. Whether it's a puppy or a kitten, seeing something cute can quickly make you feel happier and more positive. But why does this happen? Well, it might be for a few psychological reasons.
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That is what more stupidly rich people should do with at least a portion of their money. If they won't (and you know they won't), tax it out of the greedy MFs.
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One reason cute animal photos make us feel better is because they make us kinder. That makes sense, as not everyone is naturally inclined to help others. Studies have also shown this to be true, according to the National Library of Medicine: "When we see puppies, our brains release oxytocin." This makes us feel loving and attached to those animals (and sometimes to other humans too). That's why many folks who work at animal shelters choose to volunteer – they want to help animals!
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That's actually a very sweet idea! Outside of work, the only human interaction I get is when I go to the shops, which is only once a week. Sometimes it's just nice to hear people chat, maybe even contribute a line or two.
Ummm. C.S.E., the friendly folks at my library and grocery store make me realize how much I enjoy just idle chit-chat . As a retired RN I pretty much used up those "skills" on the job.
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I used to train customer service reps for a Medicare Advantage provider. We stressed that if a caller (most of them lonely old folks) wanted to just chat, go ahead and chat, it wouldn't hurt their work reviews. The company eventually created a kind of "social line" to get those sorts of callers to, recognizing that social interaction is a part of their mental health.
When I was a medical assistant extern at a family clinic, I got in trouble for chatting with patients. I was not taking an unnecessarily long time. But some patients, especially the elderly ones, would start conversation. I always engaged while taking vitals, and gave them a bit of my time while also making sure not to give too much that I was leaving other patients waiting. And I got talked to for it. Meanwhile, the medical assistants who trained me were rude, and short with all of the patients. One that I particularly disliked, would not even let them ask questions, and would cut them off mid-sentence. I could tell when people had their feelings hurt. During one interaction, I mentioned liking a patient's shirt. I think it was a Goonies reference. I can't remember now. It was some 80s pop culture thing. And we started talking about it--like just a couple of sentences. It wasn't even a 30 second exchange--and my trainer was like "You're not here to socialize."
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One thing I'm learning that really annoys me about the USA is that middle managers and higher level managers (across all organizations) measure success in the most obtuse of ways. For example this slow checkout is by definition going to check out less people and consequently less sales over the course of a day. In the USA, some wise a*s manager would look at this and say "what a failed idea, let's dump it so we can optimize profits". The reason we can't have nice things is that corporations routinely do not prioritize the public good (despite all the flowery language they use about making the world a better place) - but when dollars and cents are counted, nothing gets in the way of that.
They just added self checkouts to move the people through faster.
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i also appreciate that it's got a few lanes for it and some lanes without. i think this so nice because some days i don't mind chatting, but when you're not in the mood, it's comforting to know you can run through and not have to feel pressure to be sociable
I know. Where I work (in the US, ofc), you have to have a doctor's note that says you need to sit, for medical reasons. Otherwise, it's a write-up. 🙄
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I love that it shows an employee sitting down, making them comfortable and most likely more willing to be in a good chit chatty mood. All employees should be offered this
I would enjoy working this lane too. Probably not the preferred position for all cashiers, but I’m sure many would like to work the lane where speed isn’t the top-most priority. I try to be very friendly with all my customers at work, but sometimes we’re so busy and it’s sad when someone really wants to chat a bit but i see the line building behind them and know I need to move them along as quickly and politely as I can
I travel on train a lot and as I'm in a wheelchair, I use the mobility lounges (they're in larger stations) that obviously have many elderly. Often I'll get chatting to an elderly person (often to help them when staff are busy explain where the toilet is etc) and when they tell me I'm the first person I've spoken to that day, it breaks my heart. I'm deaf so it's hard for me to understand them and converse but I try my hardest.
Good "chit-chat" is like food for the soul, And savory to saute that yum with.😋❤️
I work at Goodwill and I wish we could do this. We get a lot of elders who also want to have a chat, but sometimes the lines are very long and we don't have time.
I've seen this before but just noticed that the clerk even has a chair. That would seem to be a great company.
Love this concept, it’s amazing what a difference that bit of conversation can make to someone’s mental well-being.
I've usually heard people think Americans are odd for being friendly, but this is a noble idea.
Here in the States, it would be a way of using the 18 out of 20 cashier lanes that stores have but never ever open.
I love talking to people at the checkout. I understand some people may need minimal interaction and prefer self check out, but for f***s sake don't make it the only option. My favorite grocery store recently replaced all but one checkout with self checkouts.
I'm sure this could offer a double benefit! They can hire cashiers who are maybe a little but slower but need to work still (I think of myself w health issues and being 52, probably not as fast as another cashier may be and need to sit down).
Nothing, I repeat, nothing can replace human interaction, not the most advanced AI, nothing.
This is an incredibly sweet idea. Sometimes kind words from a stranger can really brighten your day.
Imagine something like that happening here in the states? CEO's would probably have heart attacks!!
I bet the staff are on a waiting list… looks like fun all ‘round. Wish they’d do it in Canada and England.
Yes!! Take out those friggin' self checkout machines and give me the human touch every time. Often it is my only social exchange of the week.
This is a wonderful idea. Once my children are grown and gone, and my husband was no longer with me, I became one of the chatty ones in the checkout list I had always exchanged a couple of pleasantries while going through the line. These exchanges really did lift my spirits as they may be the only humans that I saw that day to have a chat with.
Absolutely! Human interaction really helps me keep my sanity. It’s sad when stores keep directing me to “self-checkout,” or when a business makes impossible to talk to a live person, or when everything’s online or on an app. I went to the Post Office today to get a change of address form, “Sorry, we don’t have a hard copy anymore. You gotta do that online.” Really?? I’m 67. Grew up in a different world.
Clerks in in Dutchland sit and chat, while ours (USA) must stand, ring up and pack. Not fair.
This is an excellent idea especially for seniors who don't have family living nearby.
But this would be even worse if you had to queue or if the cashier was a Karen.
I stress this to all my employees. Take the time (if we're not slammed) to talk to that sweet old person, and the next time they need a car part, they'll come to us. Simple as that.
Hey! What do u know! Doing something the PEOPLE enjoy vs doing everything for profit, which in turn, worked out well in profit for them, I'm sure
Here in the UK they are bringing in more and more soulless self checkouts
Gotta believe the cashiers get lonely also just scanning stuff over and over and over. It’s a win win!
I would feel so much at home as a checker there! I love ringing up the elderly, and I never hurry anyone. I am fast, but I refuse to hurry anyone, especially someone who is old, slow, shaky, or disabled.
What an innovative idea! Too often I felt as if I was taking up a cashier's precious time just by being in the checkout line.
and here, I'm tearing up that they allow the checker to sit down while working...
As someone in the US, it is amazing to see someone at a cash register sitting down. Sadly, most check out people here are required to stand their entire shift! I wish this was more commonplace here!
And they let the cashier sit down! Amazing concept. Also the picture is adorable.
I like the self check-out because I don't want to talk to ANYBODY... Just go in... Shop... And leave...
And in the US stores are getting rid of checkouts and making you do it yourself. Or Amazon is getting rid of them all and just charging you what their computers saw you take.
Then go for a different checkout.... For every slow checkout, there are 3 or 4 normal ones, and at least 4 or more self-checkouts.... Your own choice..
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Looking at cute animal photos is a great way to feel happier. Cute animal pictures also help us deal with emotions and stress. When we see something cute, our brain releases a happiness chemical called dopamine. This makes us feel better overall.
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To date, I have never run across a bandaid that was that close in colour to my own skin.
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What happens when you see a cute picture? Even though they're not real, they make our brain's pleasure centers light up in a similar way to how pictures of human faces do, thanks to the visual part of our brain.
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Oh my god u need to have a skittle with ur meds till u die
Looking at cute animals can help you concentrate and work better, says a study in PLOS ONE. The research found that looking at adorable pictures of baby animals helps you focus on tasks like math or puzzles. It also makes you want to work harder and longer.
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I'm a cat person, but oh! That smile! Both Meatball and his owner are lucky people.
Generally, having pictures in your home can bring positive vibes. Recent research proves that looking at photos can make us feel happier and better overall. According to the research carried out by photo printing specialist CEWE, "Looking through photos made 64 percent feel nostalgic; 56 percent happy and 30 percent relaxed."
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My advice as a wife: please build your Lego anytime you want. And again, when your kids are old enough.
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"It's really easy to take and share photos online nowadays – they're like the pictures of our lives," explains Jo Hemmings, a psychologist. "But because it's so easy, we often forget to look back at the pictures we've taken. This means we miss out on the happiness they can bring."
"Research shows that having actual photos in our home gives us a good feeling. They remind us of the people and things we care about, making our connections stronger!"
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We trained our dog to sit using treats, so for the rest of his life if he wanted some of your food he would wait patiently until you noticed him and then very pointedly... sit.
Here we come to the conclusion that looking at wholesome pictures is mentally good for you. But it's not the end - you'll find plenty of cute pics that will hug your heart below. Whether you're just bored or avoiding school or work, these posts might help you through it. And if you're eager for more, check out our previous post here.
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People don't ever really change. We'll be energy being with energy being dogs and we'll still try to stuff them into sweaters.
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Now the mice can add little family photos to make it feel like home.
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we're just gonna cover up that comment down there to say that love is love, and I'm glad these two found each other again.
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Just a photo of a bathroom mat. What's so special about this? I mean, most mats have floofy tails, right?
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NOOOO! I was HALFWAY through the pictures, clicked out for a while, then came back and there is only 50 posts instead of the full number! I HATE that BP shortens posts. If you POST 150, KEEP 150 INSTEAD OF CUTTING OUT HALF OF THE PICTURES!
It lets you click on the “originally had 150 images” thing on the bottom to see the rest
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The REASON that I had to take off my glasses and wipe my eyes with my sleeve is because it's dusty in here.
I needed this today. More wholesome and adorable stuff please!
Don’t search up and watch “wish you the best” by Lewis capaldri music video. It will break you
NOOOO! I was HALFWAY through the pictures, clicked out for a while, then came back and there is only 50 posts instead of the full number! I HATE that BP shortens posts. If you POST 150, KEEP 150 INSTEAD OF CUTTING OUT HALF OF THE PICTURES!
It lets you click on the “originally had 150 images” thing on the bottom to see the rest
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I needed this today. More wholesome and adorable stuff please!
Don’t search up and watch “wish you the best” by Lewis capaldri music video. It will break you
