We all have our occasional bad days when we need a good pick-me-up. And if you’re a longtimeBored Pandareader, you know that adorableanimalphotos are a source ofinstant good vibes.Today, we’re back with more photos that tug on the heartstrings in the best way possible. These wholesome pictures are from theBlessed ImagesFacebook group, where over 700,000 members share snapshots of furry creatures beingtheir cute selves.As always, we’ve picked themost endearing onesto put a smile on your face. Hopefully, this list can make your day better.This post may includeaffiliate links.
We all have our occasional bad days when we need a good pick-me-up. And if you’re a longtimeBored Pandareader, you know that adorableanimalphotos are a source ofinstant good vibes.
Today, we’re back with more photos that tug on the heartstrings in the best way possible. These wholesome pictures are from theBlessed ImagesFacebook group, where over 700,000 members share snapshots of furry creatures beingtheir cute selves.
As always, we’ve picked themost endearing onesto put a smile on your face. Hopefully, this list can make your day better.
This post may includeaffiliate links.
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Ever wondered why looking at pet photos makes you feel good all of a sudden? Research has shown that doing so improves your well-being.
To test this, University of Maryland professorDr. Jennifer Golbeckhad 1,880 participants take the Patient Evaluation of Emotional Comfort Experienced (PEECE) survey. It’s a 12-item questionnaire that measures a person’s well-being.
Dr. Golbeck then divided the participants into two groups. One spent five minutes looking atadorable dog pictures. The other group spent the same amount of time reading tweets from US President Donald Trump.As Dr. Golbeck revealed in an article forPsychology Today, those who read Trump’s tweets showed a decline in their well-being score, from 3.27 before reading to 2.08 after. Conversely, those who looked at dog photos felt an improvement from 3.27 to 3.81.
Dr. Golbeck then divided the participants into two groups. One spent five minutes looking atadorable dog pictures. The other group spent the same amount of time reading tweets from US President Donald Trump.
As Dr. Golbeck revealed in an article forPsychology Today, those who read Trump’s tweets showed a decline in their well-being score, from 3.27 before reading to 2.08 after. Conversely, those who looked at dog photos felt an improvement from 3.27 to 3.81.
But what exactly is it about photos of adorable animals that make us feel better? As science journalistDana Smith, PhD, points out in an article forMedium, it activates both the emotion and reward circuits. This is especially true if you’re looking at photos of your own pets.
Since kittens and puppies have large eyes and small bodies that represent an infant human, we innately want to approach, care for, and protect them.
“Those traits are naturally rewarding to people,” she wrote.
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