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It's okay to sometimes get tired of reading, watching, or listening to the news. The world can be a dark and scary place with heaps of negativity. But that's why it's important to remember that there are people who choose kindness every day.

Here we have a collection of wholesome good news stories and random acts of kindness that show the good side of the human race. Compiled from the Giving Everyday project's Instagram account, they act as a reminder that sometimes, all it takes is one person to be kind. And it may start with you!

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8 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I did not intend to cry today, for the first time since 11 weeks because my wife had a stroke. Yet here we are.

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The Giving Everyday Instagram account is part of the Giving Everyday Charitable Trust, a project dedicated to spreading positive news and lifting up Americans' spirits by sharing random acts of kindness. "We hope to offer an alternative to the negativity by offering news story ideas of acts of kindness and charity to local, regional and national news organizations," they claim on their website.

The creators of Giving Everyday started the project during the COVID-19 pandemic. Or, as they say, at the time when most of us needed at least a nugget of positivity in our lives. "We were struck by the outpouring of goodness we saw in American society – from widespread public shows of appreciation to healthcare workers, to neighbors helping each other deal with the ravages of this insidious disease, to strangers helping others in both small and monumental ways," the project's creators write.

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9 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OP's mom may have figured out he put the money in her wallet. Either way, this story is beautiful.

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At a time when America (and the world) seemed to be more divided than ever, the Giving Everyday project sought to highlight the ways in which we're similar. "The acts of kindness and charity we share serve to remind Americans of who we are at our core – the helpers, the givers, the supporters – and ultimately show us that we are stronger than we give ourselves credit for," the creators claim.

At the same time, they admit that their vision might seem somewhat utopian. "We know it may appear that we are naïve and full of wishful thinking, but perhaps returning to a more innocent time is just what we need to rebuild what has been splintering."

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6 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am in training at work. I am a senior analyst with 25 years experience. I took a job that is a major step down because i needed a break. I am in training with a recent college graduate. Sometimes i will ask a question. Not because i dont know the answer but because i know that was a particular struggle when i was learning this material and i know the other person is worried about being judged ( we talked ). I think the trainers think i exagerated my skills because i ask so much, but i dont care.

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The Reuters Institute 2024 Digital News Report findings show that more and more people are experiencing news fatigue. 39% of their respondents claimed that they feel 'worn out' by the amount of news these days. People say that it seems like all the media is covering nowadays is wars, disasters, and politics. The researchers also report being told that the negative nature of the news makes folks feel anxious and powerless.

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"This man was harassing me and my friend and the bartender passed this note to me acting like it was the receipt!"

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7 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is what I love about men. When they are good, they look good. Be still my heart 🥰😍

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However, there's a discrepancy between what we say we want and what we actually do. In 2014, researchers studied whether people click on good news articles more than they do on negative ones. Interestingly, even if they said they preferred good news, they still clicked more on headlines with negative words in them.

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5 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Idk why, maybe because I’ve been struggling with my art lately but this hit me the hardest out of all of these. this is so sweet <3

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Most of us are already familiar with negativity bias: we react more strongly to negative news than we do to positive news. But how can we fight it, and how can we build resilience to "doom-scrolling," "headline anxiety," and "headline stress disorder"? The APA claims that a "media restriction diet" is a good way to start.

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5 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We had a small stall at Edinburgh airport, to help arrivals from the Ukraine. I cried when I saw it. People were so willing to help these poor people. Slava Ukraini!

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In a previous interview, licensed psychologist Nathan Brandon, Psy.D., explained to Bored Panda that people should curate their social media experience to avoid unnecessary stress. "This involves actively choosing to follow accounts that align with your values and unfollowing toxic or triggering content. It can also be beneficial to turn off notifications for news stories that may create anxiety so you can read them when you're ready rather than being bombarded with them throughout the day," he said.

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9 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Doodling is a way of paying attention! There's a lot of research behind this. Stop requiring kids (and adults!) not to doodle.

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Matthew Price, PhD, claims that people should be more proactive on the issues they care about as well. "What sort of values does the patient want to strive for, and then what can they actually do to achieve, to work toward those values,” Price explained. "Scrolling more on Twitter is not going to be in service of that value, or of any value that one might have."

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5 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So wonderful and amazing to have that experience. And bless the person that got that recording to you I accidentally erased a voicemail from my Mom after she passed and cried so much but I had her in my life for 57 years

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Another way to combat bad news fatigue is random acts of kindness. Which, scientists say, can be contagious. In 2023, researchers from UCLA’s Bedari Kindness Institute conducted a study where they found out that watching videos of people doing good deeds inspires others to do good as well. After watching Unsung Hero videos, the participants gave 25% more to charity than the control group.

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A grandfather and his granddaughter share three moments, though years apart, are all filled with equal amounts of love.

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5 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So much love in both of their faces. And she got tall. I'm 5' 1" and my grandson is 6' 5". Honestly our photos look pretty hilarious

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So, in a way, we can say that kindness is contagious. Katelyn Millinor, LPC, explains that doing kind acts lights up the pleasure center of our brain and releases serotonin (the happiness hormone) and oxytocin (the love hormone). So, being kind not only feels good but is actually good for you.

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7 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is this so hard for so many? Its so good too see, it also drives home how easy it is to save two or more lifes from misery ❤️

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7 hours ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is a video filmed in the winter in norway, as an experiment. Its a young child with bare clothing on a busstop in the snow. Its so sweet seeing all the people taking the clothes of their backs to warm the child ❤️ found it https://youtu.be/L9O8j9QPZc8 ...well, its norway. So we rather just send money, and we are used to being cold, but give it some time 😅😅

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And what about you, Pandas? Did these feel-good stories inspire you to do some good deeds? Share a recent kindness you received or gave someone else in the comments, and maybe that'll inspire someone else to do the same! And if you're looking for some more wholesome content, check out older people from "Retirement Homies" giving some humorous life advice

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7 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this man must be the real Santa,because he is in so many pictures of people enjoying his presence. From goth kids to this 😄

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Karina
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6 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Who loves the world as much as her own children". How can a sentence be so beautiful, meaningful, important and loving in just a few words.

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3 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A friend told me he was getting his wife a Litter Robot for her birthday. Something must have shown on my face because he then said, "Or, maybe I'll give it as a random surprise next month."

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4 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My grandma always joked about "phono vision" when I was little before she passed away I had gotten her an IPhone and she got to experience something she thought was impossible FaceTime or in her words "phono vision"

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7 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The clothing suggests conservative Orthodox Jews. They tend to marry young, and have an average of around 7 children. It's not unusual for people to start having children at 20, and grand children at 40, great grands at 60, etc. By the age of 104, there is the possibility of having great great great grand children. I have no difficulties in believing this is one family.

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7 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's a similar group in my area, 'Men in Sheds'. You don't have to be widowed to join. It's a group of older men who meet. Initially their focus was on helping relieve loneliness, but it's changed. They use their 'shed knowledge ' to help others in their community.

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7 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bless his heart. My dad is like this too. Another vivid memory: we're in a temporary house, I'm depressed AF, struggling to study for my philosophy exam (high school). Dad disappeared, ok. Reappears some time later, he went to the gas station to get me some crisps and a bottle of coke. Oh and he'd regularly get mad at other parents for nt being willing to pick up kids in the middle of the night, he'd just be like, f**k it, I'll set an alarm.

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Grandfather gets a cochlear implant tattoo to match his grandson- a beautiful act of love

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5 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

See, you can run wires without busting the wall all the way down. A contractor recently told me they would have to do that and since they were electricians, i would need to get drywaller and painter to fix.

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7 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg, this looks exactly like how my grandpa would write his crosswords in the end of his mental ability 😪

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3 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We do this whenever we have a party, we try to keep the noise levels down, but sometimes things get a little loud when a group of people are having fun. People here have the tendency to call the police instead of just telling us the music is too loud, so far we have had no issues, but instead lovely get-togethers with our neighbours.

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3 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's like this with my MIL. But she hugs me and holds my hand and looks at me with love and pride. She has no idea who I am, but she knows she loves me and that's enough.

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5 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now, in the 4th quarter of my century, I'm a bit tottery; I hate going down on escalators. I'll look for an elevator if there is one.

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4 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Imagine if we taught all school children basic DIY skills and encouraged them to use the skills for the good of the community, praising them and seeing it as much as a recommendation for their first job as a school report?

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6 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The best way to have someone "steal" your achievement!

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12 minutes ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

sounds like the millionaires' idea of fun: give me your money, have my time instead - on tv, so anybody can catch.

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2 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My father in law had been a pilot in Cuba. When he died in 2002 a letter came from a now middle aged nephew. On a local flight, he had engine trouble and had to stay over, so he decided to hike up into the nearby mountains to visit some very poor remote cousins. The nephew was too poor for decent shoes to go to school, so he took his off, and flew home in his socks. Things like that last a lifetime.

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Chelsea Timmons (@curlygirlconfections) was delivering groceries last weekend in Austin, Texas when her car got stuck on ice. As it became clear she wouldn’t be able to get her car out for some time, and that the roads were unsafe to drive even if she did, Doug Condon and Nina Richardson, the couple whose groceries Timmons was delivering, offered her their guest room for the night. One night then turned into 5. Their home had power and water, and they insisted Timmons stay as long as she needed. As Timmons said, “Every morning after they say - ‘no worries, stay a bit longer’ I go to “my” room and shed tears of joy.”

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19 minutes ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the fact that 40% are illiterate makes me happy. im not crying, ur crying

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20 minutes ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

see the good part, 20 bullies beat the krap of u and they all have better jobs today, but johnny didn't. world is a better place wink

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23 minutes ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i feel this is genuine, not some rich and famous creating stories to sell something, like books for example. everyone making a t-shirt will become a writer one day.

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28 minutes ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

so sweet, i feel better than if i would see trump giving back 100 billions from the 880 he stole from saudi arabia. u people indeed make the world a better place!

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

We do that since I moved to Sweden years ago. They take time to lunch unlike most Dutch. Sometimes my wife comes to the town I work just to have lunch together. It's a small thing but it's ...... fantastic

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4 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gosh, I so wish I'd had a dad like that! Here's to all the great dads out there!

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Husband builds wife a special bike after her Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

Bill and Glad Forward have been married for over 50 years, and Bill still says he would do anything for his wife. When her health started to decline, Bill designed “The Bike Chair”- “A special tandem bike for those with limited mobility to enjoy with their caretakers or loved ones.”

“I don’t count it a burden whatsoever to care for her. I need to do everything, from the moment she gets up to the moment she goes to bed, I do absolutely everything. I clean her teether, shower, dress, everything— but it’s a privilege. I count it a great privilege to care for this woman I’ve loved all of these years and continue to love.”

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7 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We get these driving around (but with two seats). The joy these people exude is palpable to me.

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50 minutes ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or, maybe, buy the woman a freakin' book! She's not there for the company.

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9 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Excuse me, the train is gonna be late." "What? Why?!" "Hunter." "Ooh, well that's all right." 🤣 this is the cutest.

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3 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

BP YOU LITERALLY CENSORED THE WORD "may" AS IN "may be troubling you." COME ON