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If The World Seems Like A Horrible Place Now, These 50 Positive Posts Might Be Just What You Need
Spend enough time on this planet, and life can turn even the softest soul into a hard-shelled skeptic. It’s not always fair, and sometimes it feels easier to expect the worst.
But thankfully, that’s not the whole story. There are still plenty of uplifting moments out there—small glimpses of kindness, warmth, and joy that remind us things aren’t all bad. One place that consistently delivers them is @igwholesome on Instagram. It’s a comforting corner of the internet filled with goodness.
We’ve gathered some of their most heartwarming posts. They’re the kind that might just soften even the toughest of hearts.
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Raise your hand if you needed to see some wholesomeness today.
If you did, yeah—same here.
Let’s face it: most of our feeds are flooded with stories that can make anyone feel defeated. War, disasters, political chaos, rising crime rates… not exactly the feel-good content anyone’s craving.
According to Pew Research Center, almost 70% of Americans say they feel worn out by the news. And Ipsos reports that 56% admit stress has taken a toll on their daily lives. That’s a lot of mental weight to carry.
Naturally, when all we consume is doom and gloom, it starts to affect how we see the world. It’s quite a lot to do with the fact that seeing bad news can make us feel helpless, like these problems are just too big to solve, explains Jodie Jackson, author of You Are What You Read.
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Upstaged75 5 months ago
Racism and hate are taught. Kids are naturally accepting of everyone. This is adorable.
But no one’s saying we should pretend the world is made entirely of puppies, rainbows, and glitter. (Okay, maybe a little glitter wouldn’t hurt.) Still, there’s a middle ground.
We don’t have to shut everything out, we just need to add a bit more balance.
“While I don’t recommend burying our heads in the sand and ignoring what is going on around us, we should certainly limit our consumption of bad news and expose ourselves to uplifting content,” Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, author of Happier, co-founder of the Happiness Studies Academy, and former psychology professor at Harvard, told The Washington Post.
#13
Upstaged75 5 months ago
The trash truck guys were always so awesome with my kid when he was a toddler. He'd wait for them every week and they always waved and honked the horn for him. Local heroes for lots of little kids everywhere!
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Upstaged75 5 months ago
My cats end up on Zoom whether I want them to or not. For some reason they just HAVE to jump on my desk while I'm in meetings. Another coworker's cat does the same. Keeps things interesting!
And science backs it up.
A study from the University of California, Berkeley found that people who read positive news reported a boost in their overall well-being compared to those who consumed negative stories.
Makes sense, right? The researchers suggest that good news helps counteract the emotional effects of stress and anxiety. Like a little vitamin for your brain, cheerfully chewable.
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Brian Droste 5 months ago
Another one I seen here before. Still cute and brings a smile to my face.
Even better, uplifting stories don’t have to be empty fluff. They can be meaningful and informative, too.
The Engaged News Project found that readers who saw stories offering solutions to poverty stayed on the page longer. It also showed that solution-based journalism made people feel more inspired and even more motivated to help.
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Robert Beveridge 5 months ago
Some of the best, most meaningful times I spent with my son (now 13) were baking with him. We started early--he was 3 when we made our first cake. We graduated to basic knife skills by the time he was 6. This spring, we've been working our way through a new meat store near him every Saturday. I can throw on a dry rub or trim fat, but he wants to do it all himself--prep, grilling, plating, the works. It's fantastic.
#20
Robert Beveridge 5 months ago
I had an appointment to see a place when my partner and I were looking to move in together. Got a blizzard that day. Street was ⬜. Got stuck in the middle of an intersection. Three prospective neighbors helped me push us out. You better believe we chose that neighborhood.
So, if you’ve ever doubted the power of a wholesome post, don’t. Your brain and body could seriously use a dose of something good. Maybe make some space for more of that in your day, it just might make a real difference.
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The Majestic Opossum 5 months ago
This is beautiful, every time I see it, it makes my heart happy.
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Robert Beveridge 5 months ago (edited)
Love Miles. The Spiderverse movies are THE best superhero content so far this century.
Remi (He/Him) 5 months ago
The Spider-man Miles Morales game on ps5 is awesome as well
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Chris the Bobcat 5 months ago
Whoopi Goldberg appeared on Star Trek: The Next Generation because as a girl, she caught an episode and saw the character of Nyota Uhura as the ship's communications officer. She recalls running to her mom yelling something like, "Mom! There's a black woman on TV and she ain't no maid!" She begged Gene Roddenberry to be on the show, even if she were just a background character. The part of Guinan was created for her starting second season. Representation matters.
Tabitha 5 months ago
I don’t know why your comment isn’t on top. You are spot on!
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I’m deep olive skinned with brown eyes. As a little girl growing up, all of the baby dolls were blonde with blue eyes. I loved them, but they didn’t look like me. My mother’s secretary was black. When I was 5 she bought me a black baby doll. It wasn’t **very** dark, those times being as they were, so it looked very much like me. I kept it for YEARS until it got lost in a move when I was in my 40s. Seeing yourself represented is everything, even if it’s just a commercial on TV, bandages… Or a baby doll.
Janet Sparrow 5 months ago
My daughter is Latina with dark eyes, skin and hair. When she was little, she always bought a new Barbie or Brat doll with her allowance and it was always blonde. It wasn’t until she got older that she understood why I kept trying to push the black and brown dolls on her. But she turned out OK so I’m happy.
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Peter Bear 5 months ago
Even better, he's Black/Hispanic. At the end of the day, we're all a mix of something, usually multiple somethings. And that's awesome.
Barbara Deskins 5 months ago
When my daughter was into Barbie's, I took her shopping for one. It was the first time ever I saw a redheaded Barbie. I cried! Being a redhead and always teased and insulted by my classmates, I think this would have helped my self-esteem. As a child, I hated myself for years. This memory still brings tears
Alyce 5 months ago
Why would a hunk of plastic offset the teasing and insults? As a redhead myself, i dont see Barbie changing any of that
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LittleTeapot 5 months ago
I love this one. My dad would have done this kind of thing. And he would’ve brought bagels for the first dozen or so people who showed up behind him. God - you better be taking good care of him!
#33
Robert Beveridge 5 months ago
Help folks. Take it from someone who's been there (and would have been there again had I not been able to successfully crowd fund my life for six months in 2019). We appreciate every dollar more than you know.
#34
Claire Teasdale 5 months ago
Wear that sunburn with pride girlie! It’s a mark of change and growth
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Uncle Panda 5 months ago
I was changing my tire in the rain outside a restaurant when a young dad and crying boy walked by. I heard, "See Timmy? Things could be a lot worse. You could be that guy."
#38
Mel in Georgia 5 months ago
Even back then I never, ever got gay hate. My high school choir director in the 70s, who was adored by all of his students, came out as gay after retiring and divorcing his wife. The thought that if he came out earlier he would have been fired, denying decades of students his ability to inspire young singers infuriates me. Before his recent death during COVID, a bunch of his former students, including me, created a video of us singing one of the songs we traditionally performed. He was more than touched.
#44
Upstaged75 5 months ago
I've worked in a hotel with a golf course. The cart girls (basically a snack/beer golf cart that they drive around the course and sell stuff to the golfers) take a lot of @buse. Mostly from old fat guys who think being rich makes them attractive. 🙄
#45
Mel in Georgia 5 months ago
My thing is giving eye contact, a smile and a thank you to every person behind a counter. I've been there and know it can be dehumanizing. It costs nothing to do this and can make their job a little bit better.
#47
Robert Beveridge 5 months ago
This is f*****g perfect. It certainly brought back MY beautiful smile.
#49
Upstaged75 5 months ago
When I gave a presentation at a conference of of the speakers in my group had her boyfriend come prepared with relevant questions just in case no one in the audience wanted to ask us anything. Truly appreciated - he's a good guy.
#53
les 5 months ago
is a narrat a new type of species brian? you seem to think we're idiots that dont know that already. none of us thought someone older than most american homes filmed it himself. we've all seen david thanking his crews for the spectacular work they do and not taking credit for their work. thats why he is loved
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Upstaged75 5 months ago
It sure would have been helpful to have known what my future career was going to be when I was so young! It would have saved a lot of time! 😉
#59
Mel in Georgia 5 months ago
If I'm on a walk and see earthworms on the pavement I give them a toss onto a lawn.
#62
Luke Branwen 5 months ago
I'll never, never understand people whose partner is NOT their best friend.
#65
Robert Beveridge 5 months ago
My son used to LOVE giving injections. Dude is a Lantus pro between me and his grandmother... a year ago, he got diagnosed with a whole bunch of stuff (on the annoying side rather than the life threatening side, thank føøk) and the docs told him he'd be giving himself HGH injections for approx. 3 years, six times a week. The universe prepares you, man. He's three months in, has gained five-ish inches and 45 pounds. My former lacrosse left wing's gonna be looking at football fullback next year at this rate!
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Mel in Georgia 5 months ago (edited)
A friend of mine with a lot of kids was talking with her 2 oldest, like 14 and 12. The 14 yr old said, "I think 9-yr-old is beginning to suspect that Santa isn't real. The 12 yr old is like, "HE ISN'T?" 😲
#75
Robert Beveridge 5 months ago
Some people have leg day. Some people have egg day. Whatever works.
#76
Brian Droste 5 months ago (edited)
I can't quite make it all out. Can anyone else tell me what it says?
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Dog Mom to Zoe 5 months ago
Many were repeats but I'll read positive repeats over some c**p about celebrities or nastiness always.
Matt Blakeley 5 months ago
True. I don't care about the life of any celebrity, even people I actually like. They are human beings who deserve privacy, too.
Load More Replies... Mel in Georgia 5 months ago
I loved these, even the repeats. We need some smiles in these trying times.
Brian Droste 5 months ago (edited)
I seen a quite a few of these already. Especially towards the top. Still enjoyed them for now.
Rick Seiden 5 months ago
Living in the US right now is tough. This helps, but I doubt it will last more than a few minutes past closing this tab.
Ariom Dahl 5 months ago
Oh yes please! We need more of these and fewer AITA type trash. Thank you!
Dog Mom to Zoe 5 months ago
Many were repeats but I'll read positive repeats over some c**p about celebrities or nastiness always.
Matt Blakeley 5 months ago
True. I don't care about the life of any celebrity, even people I actually like. They are human beings who deserve privacy, too.
Load More Replies... Mel in Georgia 5 months ago
I loved these, even the repeats. We need some smiles in these trying times.
Brian Droste 5 months ago (edited)
I seen a quite a few of these already. Especially towards the top. Still enjoyed them for now.
Rick Seiden 5 months ago
Living in the US right now is tough. This helps, but I doubt it will last more than a few minutes past closing this tab.
Ariom Dahl 5 months ago
Oh yes please! We need more of these and fewer AITA type trash. Thank you!
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