It can often feel like doom and gloom are waiting for us everywhere we look. It’s the middle of winter, so it’s frigid and dreary outside. And if you open upsocial media, you’re likely to be confronted with various atrocities from around the globe and complaints about how ourplanetwill never recover from the damage we’ve caused.It’s definitely not easy to stay optimistic these days, but it’s always worth it to seek out somegood newsthat will restore your faith in humanity. That’s whySam Bentleyshares monthly recaps of all the uplifting news stories from the previous 30 days. Below, you’ll find a list of all the best things that happened in January, as well as hisvideohighlighting these events. So enjoy scrolling through, and we hope these headlines will put a smile on your face!In an effort to spread positivity, Sam Bentley shares monthly videos highlighting the most uplifting recent news storiesImage credits:sambentleyThis post may includeaffiliate links.

It can often feel like doom and gloom are waiting for us everywhere we look. It’s the middle of winter, so it’s frigid and dreary outside. And if you open upsocial media, you’re likely to be confronted with various atrocities from around the globe and complaints about how ourplanetwill never recover from the damage we’ve caused.

It’s definitely not easy to stay optimistic these days, but it’s always worth it to seek out somegood newsthat will restore your faith in humanity. That’s whySam Bentleyshares monthly recaps of all the uplifting news stories from the previous 30 days. Below, you’ll find a list of all the best things that happened in January, as well as hisvideohighlighting these events. So enjoy scrolling through, and we hope these headlines will put a smile on your face!

In an effort to spread positivity, Sam Bentley shares monthly videos highlighting the most uplifting recent news stories

Image credits:sambentley

This post may includeaffiliate links.

Snow leopard population in Kazakhstan makes a comeback, increasing by 26% to 140 individuals since 2019.

According to theAmerican Psychological Association, in 2022, a whopping 70% of adults in the U.S. reported that they don’t think their government cares about them. 64% of Americans also said that they feel like their rights are under attack, and 76% admitted that worries about the future of their nation causes a significant amount of stress in their daily lives.

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Unsurprisingly, inflation is also a source of stress for 83% of Americans, and over a quarter of adults in the U.S. admitted that they’re so stressed most days, they can’t even function properly.While there’s an immense amount of pressure to keep up with current events nowadays, checking the news can also be an anxiety-inducing experience, especially if it leads to doomscrolling.

Unsurprisingly, inflation is also a source of stress for 83% of Americans, and over a quarter of adults in the U.S. admitted that they’re so stressed most days, they can’t even function properly.

While there’s an immense amount of pressure to keep up with current events nowadays, checking the news can also be an anxiety-inducing experience, especially if it leads to doomscrolling.

National Trust announces restoration of 250,000 hectares, larger than Greater London, supporting 1 billion earthworms.

Harvard Health Publishingreports that some of the dangers of doomscrolling are physical symptoms including nausea, headaches, muscle tension, neck and shoulder pain, lack of appetite, trouble sleeping and elevated blood pressure.Reading too many negative news stories can take a toll on mental health as well. It may cause existential anxiety, worse mental well-being and decreased life satisfaction.

Harvard Health Publishingreports that some of the dangers of doomscrolling are physical symptoms including nausea, headaches, muscle tension, neck and shoulder pain, lack of appetite, trouble sleeping and elevated blood pressure.

Reading too many negative news stories can take a toll on mental health as well. It may cause existential anxiety, worse mental well-being and decreased life satisfaction.

New York introduces a climate law fining fossil fuel companies $75 billion, shifting costs from taxpayers.

So what’s the best way to combat all of this? Well, making sure that you have access to positive news is a great place to start.Good News Utahreports that consuming positive news can reduce stress and anxiety, boost your mood, strengthen your relationships, make you more optimistic, help your heart stay healthy and even empower you to give back to others.But you don’t even have to find news articles that have wholesome headlines to see these benefits. According toGreater Good Magazine, it’s also helpful to simply share good news from your own life with friends and family members.

So what’s the best way to combat all of this? Well, making sure that you have access to positive news is a great place to start.Good News Utahreports that consuming positive news can reduce stress and anxiety, boost your mood, strengthen your relationships, make you more optimistic, help your heart stay healthy and even empower you to give back to others.

But you don’t even have to find news articles that have wholesome headlines to see these benefits. According toGreater Good Magazine, it’s also helpful to simply share good news from your own life with friends and family members.

New species identified, including a piranha named MyloPlus Sauron, with a resemblance to the Eye of Sauron.

Plus, this can strengthen your relationships. If friends and family members hear you sharingpositive news, they might be inspired to share their own as well, and the cycle will continue! This doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t ever seek out support from loved ones, but it’s just a reminder to focus on the positives as well. They deserve to be celebrated!

Coastal defenses built with Christmas trees in Louisiana to prevent flooding, showcasing uplifting news in environmental efforts.

U.S. bans offshore drilling, covering 625 million acres, using 1953 law despite past challenges.

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We understand that there are a lot of things happening in the world right now that you might be concerned about, and rightfully so. But don’t forget that there are always good things taking place too!

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You can watch Sam’s full video right here@sambentleySome of the best good news from January you may have missed!#fyp#foryou#goodnews#sustainableliving#conservation#newstiktok♬ original sound - Sam BentleyViewers greatly appreciate the positivity, and many thanked Sam for shining a light on these topics

You can watch Sam’s full video right here

Viewers greatly appreciate the positivity, and many thanked Sam for shining a light on these topics

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