50 Times People Made Each Other’s Day By Sharing Positive And Wholesome Pics Online (New Pics)

To break through the negativity and remind us that positive things are happening all around us,Bored Pandacompiled a list from all over the Internet full ofwholesomegestures that people did for others. Scroll down to find them, and make sure to share them with your loved ones who might need a little pick-me-up.

While you’re at it, don’t forget to check out a conversation with media expert and author of Eternity in the Ether: A Mormon Media History,Gavin Feller, PhD, speaker, media and community psychologist Dr. Alexis Moreno, and clinical director, speaker, therapist, and executive coach Alex Honigman fromWit & Reason, who kindly agreed to tell us more about the negativity of media and how to seek out positivity more.

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“Constant exposure to distressingheadlinescan heighten feelings of anxiety, stress, and even helplessness,” Dr. Alexis Moreno and Alex Honigman, LCSW, fromWit & Reasonexplain.“Over time, this focus illuminates more of what’s wrong, making it harder to recognize the positive aspects of life. Think of things like confirmation bias… It’s not that it’s untrue, just that the focus shifts. We can become so attuned to problems that our capacity to see what’s good around us diminishes, creating a dynamic that affects our overall well-being.”

“Constant exposure to distressingheadlinescan heighten feelings of anxiety, stress, and even helplessness,” Dr. Alexis Moreno and Alex Honigman, LCSW, fromWit & Reasonexplain.

“Over time, this focus illuminates more of what’s wrong, making it harder to recognize the positive aspects of life. Think of things like confirmation bias… It’s not that it’s untrue, just that the focus shifts. We can become so attuned to problems that our capacity to see what’s good around us diminishes, creating a dynamic that affects our overall well-being.”

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Media expert and author of Eternity in the Ether: A Mormon Media History,Gavin Feller, PhD, says that constant exposure to negative news can push people to develop the “Mean World Syndrome.”“This is a phenomenon George Gerbner discovered in the 1970s. When we’re repeatedly exposed to negative news, we begin to see the world as a more violent and dangerous place than it really is. We begin to overestimate the amount of crime in the world, for instance. We develop anxiety, fear, and more pessimistic views. This can also then lead to self-fulfilling prophecies and confirmation bias—where we see what we’re looking for,” he further explains.

Media expert and author of Eternity in the Ether: A Mormon Media History,Gavin Feller, PhD, says that constant exposure to negative news can push people to develop the “Mean World Syndrome.”

“This is a phenomenon George Gerbner discovered in the 1970s. When we’re repeatedly exposed to negative news, we begin to see the world as a more violent and dangerous place than it really is. We begin to overestimate the amount of crime in the world, for instance. We develop anxiety, fear, and more pessimistic views. This can also then lead to self-fulfilling prophecies and confirmation bias—where we see what we’re looking for,” he further explains.

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On the other hand, experts say that positive news can boost happiness. “Positive stories can refresh our mindset, promoting feelings of hope, joy, and connection. In fact, taking intentional breaks to consume uplifting stories can build emotional resilience, reminding us that there’s a balance in the world and helping us see possibility beyond the immediate stress,” Dr. Moreno and Honigman say.

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Feller adds that seeingpositivethings happening in the world can encourage optimism, gratitude, and a balanced worldview, counteracting our natural focus on negativity. “It also inspires what researchers call pro-social behavior—that is, actions like helping, volunteering, and showing empathy that benefit individuals and society. Positive news can also help strengthen community bonds and build mental resilience.”

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“More and more people are getting their news from social media platforms. Search and recommendation algorithms show us what we engage with. Even the amount of time you spend watching videos will influence what you get shown next. So, to make more of it positive, be sure to like, share, and follow positive stories and do the opposite with negative stories. Then platforms will show you more positive content.”

The World Needs More Positivity And My Positivity Comes From Moments Like This

Don’t worry, I told him I took his photo. He was very cool.

This Dude In Front Of Me At The Supermarket Made My Morning

This Picture Will Make You Smile And Tear Up

We brought our first daughter home a couple days ago and our dogs have been in love ever since. They just sit and watch her from a distance and come herd family into the room when she starts crying. This is the closest we’ve let her get physically, but we’ve been sending home clothes and blankets since she was born so they can be familiar with her smell. They were also very loving towards my partner the whole pregnancy and would constantly watch over them.Ps. Please ignore the bum clothing and unkempt appearance, it’s been a long few days with a newborn.

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In addition, Dr. Moreno and Honigman recommend reading news in short spurts and scheduling intentional breaks. “When we do encounter negative news, pause to reflect and manage your reactions—this intentionality can prevent us from feeling overwhelmed. Be selective, not avoidant, about the news you consume,” they say.“Remember that engaging with news consciously can create a more balanced view, helping us stay informed without letting fear or negativity dominate our perspective. It’s also useful to engage in news that is in a medium you enjoy! No judgment if you’re pulling news from comedians or other places that have fun.”

“Remember that engaging with news consciously can create a more balanced view, helping us stay informed without letting fear or negativity dominate our perspective. It’s also useful to engage in news that is in a medium you enjoy! No judgment if you’re pulling news from comedians or other places that have fun.”

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“For centuries, people have worried about the state of the world. Each generation can feel panic and fear that we’ve gone too far, that we’re too divided, that the only way is down. But I believe the world is not any worse now than it has been in the past,” comforts Feller.“There’s a lot to celebrate. When we focus on the things within our sphere of control and let go of things we have no influence over, we’ll be much happier and more fulfilled,” he concludes.

“There’s a lot to celebrate. When we focus on the things within our sphere of control and let go of things we have no influence over, we’ll be much happier and more fulfilled,” he concludes.

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He was nervous and told the poll worker it was his first time voting. As we walked out, she announced to the room that he was a first time voter and everyone cheered for him. He was proud AF.

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That Is Precious

While Working In The Garage, My Daughter Comes In With A White Tee And Slime Beard, “See? I Told You We Look Alike!”

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Teenager’s Very Cool Evening Plans

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