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If You’re Feeling Down, Here Are 50 Wholesome Posts To Bring Some Sunshine To Your Day (New Pics)
Depending on where you live, spring tends to mean the retreat of cold and snow, and, finally, longer days and some rays of sunshine. The internet can be similarly unhappy and dark at times. So to help shake off those winter blues, we’ve gathered some hopeful and wholesome posts and content to, hopefully, brighten up your day.
From feel-good stories and cute animals, to wholesome encounters and people just being downright wonderful, get comfy as you scroll through, upvote the posts that made you smile and be sure to share your own thoughts in the comments section below.
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#1
Firefighter Holding A 2-Year-Old Child Of The Man He Saved From A Fire, When The Man Was 2 Years Old
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#2
Today, After 841 Days Of Treatments, My Son Rang The Bell. He Is Now 100% Cancer-Free
#3
7 Years Ago She Said "Yes" To Me With This $500 Fruity Pebble Of A Diamond When I Was Broke. I Make $200k Now. I Surprised Her With An Upgrade For Valentine's Day
She said to return it, that "anything else would be a downgrade" because of what this little dot means to her. So I am returning this $8k upgrade and I'm taking her to Korea and Japan this winter instead for the same price.
One important reason why we, as humans, love wholesome content is because it helps build and reinforce hope. Psychologists really can’t overstate just how crucial it is for us to feel like there is a chance the future will be better. Interestingly, researchers have also found a connection between hope and creativity.
After all, making something new means committing to the possibility that his unknown thing will turn out well. Positive thinking, which can be toxic in a few instances, ultimately helps keep our minds active and helps us maintain our desire to keep trying.
#4
That Must Have Been Super Emotional
#6
After 10 Years Of Being Homeless, I Am Holding The Keys To My First Rented Property
Chickens are fluffy 8 months ago
🎉 Whoooo!! Great job! It's hard to get out of the dumps! But ya did it! Keep going! You're doing great!
One important part of hope isn't just “teaching” us about the possibility that good things can happen, it’s reminding us that they have happened. Unfortunately, our brains can be a bit selective with what they remember, leading to us “conveniently” forgetting the good things we’ve gone through and just focusing on the bad.
#8
My 8-Month-Old Daughter Woke Up Smiling After Her Brain Surgery
#9
UPS Driver's Animal Encounters On Their Route
It is important to remember that hope can be problematic in large “doses” as some people, overwhelmed by positive emotions, can start to develop unrealistic goals and expectations, which will just come to harm them in the long run. This is why real stories are important, but they need to be “tempered” with the help of a specialist, like a therapist, if a person is really going through a depressive spell.
#10
It's Been Nearly 4 Years Since I Was Diagnosed With Stage IV Cancer. As Of February 22nd of 2023, I'm Cancer-Free
The pic on the left is in November 2019, in the middle of a 6-month hospital stay, post liver resection. The pic on the right is me earlier this month.
#11
I Keep A Tiny Rubber Ducky In My Antidepressants
#12
After 9 Months Of Cancer Treatment, Including 16 Rounds Of Chemo, 2 Surgeries, 16 Rounds Of Radiation And Multiple Complications, I Finally Finished Active Treatment For Breast Cancer
Researchers have also established a pretty strong connection between hope and not just mental health, but physical as well. People dealing with recovery after injury and illness tend to always do better if they demonstrate or report feelings of hope, versus feelings of intermittent sadness. So when you are looking at a list of wholesome images, perhaps bookmark it for a rainy day, it could actually help.
#13
My Sister Saved Three Squirrels From The Hurricane And Named Them Alvin, Simon And Theodore
#14
Today Is My Two-Year Anniversary Of Choosing To Seek Help Rather Than Take My Own Life
Betta Fish 8 months ago
Same!!! Oh geez, it was a one sentence caption and im about to cry welp
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Warrior Demigod 8 months ago
congrats for me getting help was hard but im one year from my attempt
Tamra 8 months ago
Very well done! Getting that help takes courage. Don't give up, you're worth the effort.
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Kraneia The Dancing Dryad 8 months ago
Looking forward to seeing updates in year 3,4,5,6,7..... Need I go on?
M Calad 8 months ago (edited)
I also have a self love ring ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🤎🖤🩶🤍🩷! After decades of struggling with low self esteem and insecurity, 8 years ago I decided to make a change. I made a promise to myself to learn and prioritize self-love. I gave myself a ring to seal that promise. It's been an interesting journey with ups and downs, but now I can say comfortably that I love myself sooo much ✨! Love to everyone out there.
Beverly Lodge 8 months ago
I don't know who you are but it's my 8th year. I want to fkn hug you. Congratulations. That was b******t and super hard. I don't know you but I love you.
#15
“Medical Alert Wiener Dog” Is The Best Combination Of Words I’ve Seen Today
#16
The Lengths Moms Go To For Their Children
#17
My Dad Spent Over 20 Minutes Writing This Graduation Note For Me. Writing Is Extremely Difficult For Him But He Still Managed To Write This On My Card. I’m Keeping This Forever
He was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2009 and has had 3 brain surgeries and a lot of radiation.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 8 months ago (edited)
I have a few bits of my dad's writing from after his accident. His brain damage was catastrophic, but for the first few years after he came out of his coma, he could still write a word or two. He had multiple strokes after that, and died 21 years after his accident. I lost "my dad" on the day of his accident, but I treasure each bit I have left of him from before - and after - his accident.
#18
The Importance Of Trees
Multa Nocte 8 months ago
That is an amazing number of fawns together. I bet the other moms went off and left this one to babysit.
#19
Behold, A Giga Chad Approaches
#20
I Asked My Coworkers To Not Do Huge Decorations On My Desk
#21
Five Years Ago My Brother Donated His Bone Marrow To Cure My Leukemia. We Traveled Together This Summer! Thanks To His Gift We Can Grow Up Together
#22
Six Years Sober After Six Years Of Alcoholism! My Son Never Has To See His Mama Drunk In His Life
Storm Rise 8 months ago
That is a fabulous achievement, and I'm so flippin' happy for you and your son. Keep it up you wonderful person, you! xox
#23
My Favorite Local Restaurant Collects Tips To Help People In Need
#24
You Won The Bi Lottery
#25
I Can’t Even Imagine How Happy Their Owner Is After Seeing This
#26
Someone In Lakewood Wears A Unicorn Costume While Snow Blowing, And This Is The Kind Of Community I Want
#27
I’m So Proud Of How Far I’ve Come With Needle Felting. This Is My Latest Dog (Made From Wool) And I Think It’s My Best Work Yet
#28
I Won "The Best In Landscape" Award At My Local Juried Exhibit Today
#29
Teacher Of The Year
#30
6 Months Ago I Was Rushed To Hospital At 32 Kg And Told I Would Be Dead In A Week. Today, I Have Been Discharged From Inpatient Care At 52 Kg And I Turn 18
#31
Now That's A Keeper
Storm Rise 8 months ago
*sniff* Your Dad is so incredibly loving and so very thoughtful <3 How utterly precious!
#32
My Son’s (Best Man) Reaction To My Longtime Girlfriend And I Getting Married
#33
I Asked One Of My Students Who Is Very Poor To Give Me His Torn Coat So I Could Bring It Home For My Daughter To Sew. He Came To Class And Showed Me That He Found This In The Pocket
#34
I Went Through A Divorce Recently And Have Been Having A Rough Time. This Morning I Woke Up To This From My Daughter. It Also Helps I Just Gained Custody Of Her
#35
More Like She Saved Her Collie From The Gallant Swashbuckler
#36
Our Boss Makes Us Breakfast Every Wednesday Without Fail. Really Helps The Morale
SheamusFanFrom1987 8 months ago
There's a difference between bosses and leaders, I'd think. And this one here is a leader, because the others could use him as an example to follow. Bless you, Sir :-)
#37
My Wife Is Bedbound So I Made Her This Halloween Costume. Seeing Her Smile Made The Under The Fingernail Cardboard Papercut Almost Worth It
#38
Today Is My Parents' 50th Anniversary, And They Are Still Going Strong. I Absolutely Love These Crazy Kids
#39
Just Finished Our First Round Of IVF! My Wife’s Strength And Bravery Throughout Made Me Smile
Freya (she/they/he) 8 months ago
His YouTube channel with his wife: https://www.youtube.com/@SquirmyandGrubs/videos
#40
The Text I Got From My Daughter "4 Healthy Puppies" Turned Into 8. Mom Is Just As Shocked
#41
Mum Told Me To Smile For The Camera, I Refused Because I Was A Serious Warrior
#42
My Sister Received A Miracle In The Mail Today
#43
From My 17-Year-Old Daughter. Parenting Is Hard, But They Surprise You Sometimes
#44
Yesterday I Led Six Lost Baby Geese About A Mile Back To Water And Their Mother
#45
Finally Can Afford To Get My Teeth Fixed After A Childhood Of No Dental Help
Storm Rise 8 months ago
Good on you! They can be uncomfortable, but I've never regretted getting mine done!
#46
My Best Friend Since Childhood Declared At 10-Years-Old That He Would Work On Halo. Today, He Sent Me This. Super Proud To Call Him My Friend. He Achieved His Childhood Dream
Lunaofthenest (She/they) 8 months ago
That is very cool. Lots of people dream these dreams but very few have the passion & discipline to make them a reality.
#47
My 7-Year-Old Nephew Has Started Texting My Husband And Me
#48
Written Above The Man: “Ahmed The Chill”
#49
My Daughter Forgot Her Favorite Toy In The Car And Was Extremely Upset. I Sent Her Photos To Show Her That Sheepy Was Alright And Helping Me At Work
#50
Guard Helps Pigeon To Get Water
#51
Visiting My Parents Today, My Dad Decided To Photobomb My Afternoon Nap
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Multa Nocte 8 months ago
Bored Panda - thank you! This is EXACTLY what most of us come here for. This has already made my day, and yet it is only 6:30 in the morning!
LakotaWolf (she/her) 8 months ago
Yes! It is 11:30pm here, I can go to bed with a smile tonight for once because of this post :)
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and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 8 months ago
Yes!! Did BP actually listen when we said “more of this” last post like this? THANK YOU! More stuff like this!!
Multa Nocte 8 months ago
Bored Panda - thank you! This is EXACTLY what most of us come here for. This has already made my day, and yet it is only 6:30 in the morning!
LakotaWolf (she/her) 8 months ago
Yes! It is 11:30pm here, I can go to bed with a smile tonight for once because of this post :)
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Yes!! Did BP actually listen when we said “more of this” last post like this? THANK YOU! More stuff like this!!
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