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There is no denying that negativity gets clicks, so some rather short-sighted executives push their news teams to focus on just that. Unfortunately, this often means that your morning scroll turns into a sequence of despair and fear. But the truth is, there are good things happening every single day, even if you don't hear about it.

The “Global Positive News” Instagram account is dedicated to just that, wholesome, uplifting and constructive stories that are happening now. So if you’ve had a bad day, get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Malawi's first female Ngoni chief in traditional attire, known for ending child marriages, smiling proudly.

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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sad... didn't even give her name. It's Chief Kachindamoto btw. She did far more than just stop the child marriages. She broke a bunch of the sexual initiation camps for these kids and has been re-educating the people on the harm all of this is doing. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theresa_Kachindamoto

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    The fact that a lot of news is downright negative has not escaped journalists and specialists. Unfortunately, since the average reporter or writer doesn’t have editorial control, however, there have emerged a number of new philosophies of how to help people read the news without feeling a constant wave of doom.

    While sorting by "positive news” is one way, some journalists believe that it does end up limiting what you see. A more academic approach, taken by some publications, is to focus on constructive news.

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    #6

    A vintage photo of a mother holding a baby next to a cassette tape, representing uplifting stories and cherished memories.

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    1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, that's so sweet and thoughtful of the tape owning person searching for you. I bet 9 of 10 would have thrown away that ole thing...

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    Constructive news doesn’t just focus on wholesome or uplifting stories, but on problems while also immediately discussing their solutions. This way the reader is still informed of the issues of the day, but is not left with a lingering feeling of hopelessness. Of course, these sorts of stories still tend to take longer to write.

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    Tweet about a heartfelt neighborly exchange, focusing on uplifting stories and emotional goodbyes.

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    Tiger
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so sweet 🥹 like having a mama waiting up for you but it’s just your sweet neighbour who loves you.

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    After all, describing the solution normally means reaching out to experts and specialists and getting their input. This takes a lot of time, so it’s not a useful approach when it comes to breaking news. But if you are feeling like you do need more positive vibes while still keeping yourself informed, it’s a good idea to explore constructive journalism outlets.

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    #13

    Colorful coral reefs with a fish, an uplifting story of Thai scientists restoring over 4,000 colonies in damaged reefs.

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    SolitaryIntrovert
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just watched a show where they were trying to rebuild Coral by putting a speaker on the Coral to play healthy Coral sounds, which seem to attract Coral microbes.TIL that Coral have their own language.

    KittyGaming
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes my state aquarium participates in this, it's such a wonderful project, it was even mentioned in a minecraft kids book, totally recommend the book to classrooms everywhere to teach kids about this issue

    Krispiechiken (she/her)
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a very good book called the Coral Bones that touches this subject. I reccomend it for anyone.

    Riley Quinn
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been following stories like this in my science magazines. Very promising.

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    #25

    Family smiling together at an amusement park built by a Texas dad for special needs children; uplifting stories theme.

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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Morgan's Wonderland! I just found out about it recently and plan on driving there with my kids when they open again for the season (oldest is autistic and it's supposed to be very sensory friendly), I hear awesome things about it!

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    #29

    A joyful couple cuddles their adopted child in a heartwarming family photo, showcasing uplifting stories.

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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Taylor and Drew Deras, are married nurses who work in the NICU at Methodist Women's Hospital in Omaha, NE. In May 2021, a baby girl named Ella was born prematurely at 23 weeks at their hospital. Taylor cared for Ella in the NICU for 8 months as she faced serious health challenges. + In December 2021, Ella became a ward of the state and the Derases decided to become her foster parents. They cared for her after she was discharged. + On November 18, 2022, National Adoption Day, the couple officially adopted Ella. Today, Ella is thriving, with her well-being improving through weekly speech therapies and additional treatments. + "I loved her as my patient, and then once we became foster parents, I loved her as my own child," Taylor commented. "Now, she's walking and talking and meeting developmental milestones that a 2-year-old would do. And she'll start preschool in the fall."

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    #32

    Smiling elderly veteran with supporters after community raised over $400K to help his wife’s dementia care. Uplifting stories.

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    Angie May
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The fact he needed to p**n jewelry and people had to come together to help support him is less uplifting and more depressing ._.

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    #37

    Boy smiling at his hot dog stand with snacks, showcasing uplifting story of support and success.

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    Tiger
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is perfect. Kid didn’t deserve punishment, he just needed some guidance and education. They helped him figure out how to do it right instead of punishing him 🥰

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    #44

    Female mechanic smiling, offering hair and nail services during car repairs for uplifting, positive experience.

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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is a fantastic combo of services. It all takes about the same amount of time and you're getting everything taken care of at once.

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    Pilot handing out pizza to passengers during a flight delay, exemplifying uplifting stories in difficult times.

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    1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg 🥹 I work in the cheapest hotel in my remote rural town - but we have a generator and the power goes out often here. We often use the generator to run the oven and make a bunch of free pizza so we can make a lil buffet table for our hotel guests because they have nowhere else to get food 🥹 (also we run the hotel liquor store off the generator too haha so everyone is happy - I’ve definitely given slices away to non-hotel guest customers who were cold and hungry)

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    #46

    Young inventor holding eco-friendly paper made from leaves, smiling in a plant-filled setting, highlighting uplifting innovation.

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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can purchase directly from their website https://releafbag.com/ they have all kinds of products like boxes, wrapping paper, regular paper, notebooks. No, I don't work for them but since my city hasn't picked up the leaf piles off our street yet I'm just excited lol

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    #50

    Man in a suit playing piano at a concert, smiling, with crowd in background, embodying uplifting stories.

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    Tiger
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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is perfect. People in the nosebleeds are there because they desperately want to be. Bring them to the front and I bet you’ll absolutely make their nights ☺️

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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m currently looking at going back to school at 32 and I’m feeling self conscious about being older than anyone else. This woman killed it 😊 good for her (and her son too! So sweet!)

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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hopefully she will become a spokesperson for criminal infants everywhere and show that they too can reform and rehabilitate their lives.

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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Claw machine owners must groan when they see him walking up with a pocket of quarters. Looks like he's quite skilled!

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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like as a species we should be advanced to a point where our seniors - especially 90 year olds - shouldn’t have to deal with this. We’re the Apex species. Are we not this advanced yet? 😂

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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Representation matters ❤️ (and anyone who doesn’t believe so has never had any need to have themselves represented because their body type etc is already the norm and they’re already represented).

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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But she had rich parents who made her dream of buying a bakery in the first place come true. I don't want to diminish her success, just give perspective

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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sure the professor enjoyed holding the baby too, but what an amazing person! Making it easier for her student instead of harder!!

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    1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember Erika Diarte-Carr, her face was swollen from side effects of her cancer and treatment but she was always such a beauty. She never gave up trying to take care of her babies ❤️ inside and out, she was a beauty. Her name deserves to be remembered, thanks for being one of the good ones Erika.

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    1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Auto mechanic talking to heart surgeon: "So, Doc, look at this engine. I open its heart, take valves out, fix 'em, put 'em back in and when I finish, it works just like new. So how come I get such a small salary and you get the really big bucks, when you and I are doing basically the same work?" Surgeon: "Try doing it with the engine running."

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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This sounds incredulous but true - around my daughter's funeral a small (about 3 or 4mm) heart shaped birth mark appeared on the front of my left shoulder - still there now after 7 years

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    1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where is the rest of the story? About how they couldn't find the doll, and how Kafka started writing letters to the girl, pretending to be the doll out traveling the world?

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