Our brains are hard-wired to focus more on the negative. One action we can take to help our brains be more positive and happier is to read about positive news. There is LOTS of that in the world (really there is). Here are social media sites whose focus is “posting the positives.”
GoodGoodGoodCo
GoodGoodGoodCo shares the “real good news, not just the feel good news.”
Good News Network
Good News Network has shared “for 20 years, positive news from around the world which has uplifted and inspired millions to become more optimistic.”
Goodable
Goodable makes the news “fun and inspiring. Everyday.”
Humans of New York
Humans of New York is a photoblog and book of street portraits and interviews collected on the streets of New York City and all around the world.
Humankind
Humankind is about how “our lives are full of moments that make us closer, kinder, and stronger. Moments make us human. Good news for USA TODAY.”
Life Vest Inside
Life Vest Inside is a “non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring, empowering, and educating people of all backgrounds to lead a life of kindness.”
Some Good News
Some Good News is “your source for good news stories from around the world.”
Tanks Good News
Tanks Good News is “positivity with a hint of humor.”
The Happiness Lab
You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life… more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. You’re dead wrong. Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos has studied the science of happiness and found that many of us do the exact opposite of what will truly make our lives better.
The Happy Broadcast
The Happy Broadcast is a counter hate and fear culture project that features weekly illustrated positive news from around the world.
The Dodo
The Dodo on YouTube is a place for everyone who loves animals and cares about their wellbeing. Our goal is to make caring about animals a viral cause.
Upworthy
Humanity. Delivered daily.
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