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“Giving Every Day”: 50 “Good News” Stories That Prove There’s Still Positivity In The World
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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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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Shark Lady 2 weeks ago
Trust me, mum already knows which is why she used the money for her and her child to have a treat at Taco Bell. When you are really poor or struggling you know exactly how much money is in your purse.
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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HearditontheX 2 weeks ago
And thank you to the men that responded in a quick and serious manner
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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Sue User 2 weeks ago
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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GhostlySnail (she/her) 2 weeks ago
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
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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HearditontheX 2 weeks ago
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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"This man was harassing me and my friend and the bartender passed this note to me acting like it was the receipt!"
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.
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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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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CanadianDimes 2 weeks ago
Doodling is a way of paying attention! There's a lot of research behind this. Stop requiring kids (and adults!) not to doodle.
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.
HearditontheX 2 weeks ago
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
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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Karina 2 weeks ago (edited)
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 😅😅
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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UncleJohn3000 2 weeks ago
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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Cindi Antrobus 2 weeks ago
Amazing idea and being in the hospital for anyone sucks I think it would be fun for everyone
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Cindi Antrobus 2 weeks ago
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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Senjo Krane 2 weeks ago
Oh my word, imagine not seeing it and riding it over! What a lovely old lady.
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arthbach 2 weeks ago
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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LuckyL 2 weeks ago
And now I am here, should be working, but sitting here with tears in my eyes.
T'Mar of Vulcan 2 weeks ago
I have, over the years, made lunches for children who couldn't bring their own. Nothing fancy, just two slices of white bread and topping (sandwich spread, Nutella, cheese & tomato, whatever). One "girl" I taught message me on FB - she's now grown up & married and said how much it meant to her. My heart. <3 I didn't do it to be thanked, but her message made me feel that the world isn't quite so bad.
Daya Meyer 2 weeks ago
Sometimes you need a little reminder that despite the rough times out there there are still humans with a golden heart. Right now, the whole world is concerned about the future after the US election. As a country, you have lost my respect and my trust. But you, you single humans doing small good things on a daily basis: I salute you and my thanks to you!
pfeils wife 2 weeks ago
after Tuesday, I KNEW I shouldn't read these stories... i fricking knew! But here I am... sobbing like a 3 year old.
Karina 2 weeks ago
95% here thinks it impacts the world positively too share positve stories. I like you people 🥰 so much 😍❤️
Ionescu Popa 2 weeks ago (edited)
if you don't mind, ma'am, i will stop here, before we would get more radical. you are not the worst person around, and you don't deserve it. have a good day.
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Panda McPandaface 2 weeks ago
I don't know about anyone else, but I found several of Ionescu Popa's comments to be well out of order and have reported them. I know it's probably futile, but people being unpleasant purely because they enjoy it is something that should be called out.
Norm Gilmore 1 week ago
Ionescu has issues and is trolling. Have reported as well but as you said appears to be futile. Best to not even engage..
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G Bono 2 weeks ago
These stories are so uplifting. I can add one. I live 2 miles from the beach and like to go there a few days a week. I'm old and obviously physically disabled (walk leaning far-forward). I bring my dog with me and use a beach cart to carry him and a chair, which is hard to pull in soft sand, but its worth it so I'm willing to struggle. Last week, I went and on my way back to the car, 7 people (you read that right) 7 people offered to help me. They ranged from 2 teenagers on their way in to adults. I've mentioned this before, but 7 people ... I'm still so thankful and in awe of the kindness of strangers
Tiny Dancer 2 weeks ago
Some repeats, but that was a much-needed shot of serotonin. Thank you, Kornelija! Keep finding your joy out there, folks. We're down but we're never out. Things will get better, I swear <3
Megan Humphries 2 weeks ago
I needed this. It has restored a tiny bit of my faith in humanity.
nottheactualphoto 2 weeks ago
BP will not be denied. "this post originally had 101 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50"
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Gracie Mae 1 week ago
I had zero intention of ending up ugly crying while reading these, but here we are...
Cake lady 1 week ago
I was in the grocery store and a young couple with a small child were carefully shopping. You could tell money was tight. I happened to be in line to check out behind them. They didn’t have enough money and were trying to decide what to put back. I quietly asked how much their bill was and paid it. So many people helped me when I was a single mother it was the ultimate pay it forward for me. Still makes me happy a year later.
Marie BellaDonna 1 week ago (edited)
When I was in grade school, I was bullied relentlessly, due to my AuDHD and poor social skills. I was miserable, and lonely. When I was leaving that school after 5th grade, my principal pulled me aside. She gave me a figurine of two puppies hugging, and told me, "Take this, and always consider me a friend." That was the only moment that day, that I wanted to cry about leaving. I still have that figurine, almost 35 years later, and I reached out recently, after finding her on Facebook, to tell her so, and tell her how much her words and actions meant to me that day. She how much it meant to know that. And she told me she still has the Christmas ornaments I made her! That touched me, too. I love you, Mrs. Thomas!! 😊❤️
Ionescu Popa 1 week ago
https://www.boredpanda.com/refusing-donate-pto-cancer-coworker/ “I’m Not Actually Sympathetic To Her Situation” life is weirder than social media fiction.
Bookish Panda 1 week ago
I was having a really rough day today- this made me cry with joy instead of sadness
Brian Droste 1 week ago
A few of these I seen before but still good to reread these. Quite a few of these brought ninja onions to my eyes.
Corinna Weisz 1 week ago
I just made it to #6, but I can't read further, because of all that da*n onion cutting ninjas 😭🥲
Comment Deleted 2 weeks ago
Lets take every old a*s post from the last 10 years and put them all together AGAIN and post them as NEW. Oh wait BP does that every single day.
Karina 2 weeks ago
Everyone else are happy, and it is a known feature of BP. Why do you want us to be impressed or even notice that you are annoyed with othersfor doing something yourself, with a predictale outcome you find negative?
Load More Replies... Karina 2 weeks ago
Could you please explain this? Im curious, because I dont understand
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Mike F 2 weeks ago
Sometimes you just need to let the deed be the deed rather than constantly looking for the "motive" behind the deed. Trying to find an underlying motive or reason so one can puff up their chest and shout about what they've discovered rather than sitting down, shutting their mouths, and allowing the recipients to enjoy the kindness that was shown them really isn't a nice thing. If you constantly look for the bad, the bad is what you'll see. I really pity you.
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LuckyL 2 weeks ago
And now I am here, should be working, but sitting here with tears in my eyes.
T'Mar of Vulcan 2 weeks ago
I have, over the years, made lunches for children who couldn't bring their own. Nothing fancy, just two slices of white bread and topping (sandwich spread, Nutella, cheese & tomato, whatever). One "girl" I taught message me on FB - she's now grown up & married and said how much it meant to her. My heart. <3 I didn't do it to be thanked, but her message made me feel that the world isn't quite so bad.
Daya Meyer 2 weeks ago
Sometimes you need a little reminder that despite the rough times out there there are still humans with a golden heart. Right now, the whole world is concerned about the future after the US election. As a country, you have lost my respect and my trust. But you, you single humans doing small good things on a daily basis: I salute you and my thanks to you!
pfeils wife 2 weeks ago
after Tuesday, I KNEW I shouldn't read these stories... i fricking knew! But here I am... sobbing like a 3 year old.
Karina 2 weeks ago
95% here thinks it impacts the world positively too share positve stories. I like you people 🥰 so much 😍❤️
Ionescu Popa 2 weeks ago (edited)
if you don't mind, ma'am, i will stop here, before we would get more radical. you are not the worst person around, and you don't deserve it. have a good day.
Load More Replies... Panda McPandaface 2 weeks ago
I don't know about anyone else, but I found several of Ionescu Popa's comments to be well out of order and have reported them. I know it's probably futile, but people being unpleasant purely because they enjoy it is something that should be called out.
Norm Gilmore 1 week ago
Ionescu has issues and is trolling. Have reported as well but as you said appears to be futile. Best to not even engage..
Load More Replies... G Bono 2 weeks ago
These stories are so uplifting. I can add one. I live 2 miles from the beach and like to go there a few days a week. I'm old and obviously physically disabled (walk leaning far-forward). I bring my dog with me and use a beach cart to carry him and a chair, which is hard to pull in soft sand, but its worth it so I'm willing to struggle. Last week, I went and on my way back to the car, 7 people (you read that right) 7 people offered to help me. They ranged from 2 teenagers on their way in to adults. I've mentioned this before, but 7 people ... I'm still so thankful and in awe of the kindness of strangers
Tiny Dancer 2 weeks ago
Some repeats, but that was a much-needed shot of serotonin. Thank you, Kornelija! Keep finding your joy out there, folks. We're down but we're never out. Things will get better, I swear <3
Megan Humphries 2 weeks ago
I needed this. It has restored a tiny bit of my faith in humanity.
nottheactualphoto 2 weeks ago
BP will not be denied. "this post originally had 101 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50"
Load More Replies... Gracie Mae 1 week ago
I had zero intention of ending up ugly crying while reading these, but here we are...
Cake lady 1 week ago
I was in the grocery store and a young couple with a small child were carefully shopping. You could tell money was tight. I happened to be in line to check out behind them. They didn’t have enough money and were trying to decide what to put back. I quietly asked how much their bill was and paid it. So many people helped me when I was a single mother it was the ultimate pay it forward for me. Still makes me happy a year later.
Marie BellaDonna 1 week ago (edited)
When I was in grade school, I was bullied relentlessly, due to my AuDHD and poor social skills. I was miserable, and lonely. When I was leaving that school after 5th grade, my principal pulled me aside. She gave me a figurine of two puppies hugging, and told me, "Take this, and always consider me a friend." That was the only moment that day, that I wanted to cry about leaving. I still have that figurine, almost 35 years later, and I reached out recently, after finding her on Facebook, to tell her so, and tell her how much her words and actions meant to me that day. She how much it meant to know that. And she told me she still has the Christmas ornaments I made her! That touched me, too. I love you, Mrs. Thomas!! 😊❤️
Ionescu Popa 1 week ago
https://www.boredpanda.com/refusing-donate-pto-cancer-coworker/ “I’m Not Actually Sympathetic To Her Situation” life is weirder than social media fiction.
Bookish Panda 1 week ago
I was having a really rough day today- this made me cry with joy instead of sadness
Brian Droste 1 week ago
A few of these I seen before but still good to reread these. Quite a few of these brought ninja onions to my eyes.
Corinna Weisz 1 week ago
I just made it to #6, but I can't read further, because of all that da*n onion cutting ninjas 😭🥲
Comment Deleted 2 weeks ago
Lets take every old a*s post from the last 10 years and put them all together AGAIN and post them as NEW. Oh wait BP does that every single day.
Karina 2 weeks ago
Everyone else are happy, and it is a known feature of BP. Why do you want us to be impressed or even notice that you are annoyed with othersfor doing something yourself, with a predictale outcome you find negative?
Load More Replies... Karina 2 weeks ago
Could you please explain this? Im curious, because I dont understand
Load More Replies... Mike F 2 weeks ago
Sometimes you just need to let the deed be the deed rather than constantly looking for the "motive" behind the deed. Trying to find an underlying motive or reason so one can puff up their chest and shout about what they've discovered rather than sitting down, shutting their mouths, and allowing the recipients to enjoy the kindness that was shown them really isn't a nice thing. If you constantly look for the bad, the bad is what you'll see. I really pity you.
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