Enter the Wholesome Meets The Internet Instagram page. It’s a place of good vibes, positivity, and general wholesomeness to ignite that spark of goodness inside each of us. Ready to lift your spirits with some “awws,” Pandas? Don’t hesitate, and scroll down to see the wholesomest of the wholesome. And don’t forget to share your similar stories in the comments! To know more about why we need wholesome stories and news in our lives, Bored Panda reached out to licensed Psychologist Dr. Nathan Brandon. He told us why positive content online is important for our mental health and overall well-being. We also asked Dr. Brandon for some strategies to cope with all the negativity online. Read our interview with him below! That’s why it’s important this negative content doesn’t drown out the good things that are happening in the world. Whether they’re big good news stories or just simple everyday acts of kindness. Why exactly is it important? We asked licensed Psychologist Dr. Nathan Brandon to explain why being constantly bombarded with bad news is not so good for our well-being. He says that the positive content helps do just that – balance out the negativity we see or experience every day. Dr. Brandon says that seeing positive content online can help us appreciate the beauty in everyday moments more, and it promotes themes of empathy and kindness at the same time. “[It] can elevate our mood, encourage positive thinking, and even inspire us to engage in acts of kindness ourselves,” the licensed psychologist observes. “Follow accounts that align with your values and [unfollow] toxic or triggering content,” he says. “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.” “Designate certain times of the day or specific days of the week as screen-free, allowing time to reconnect with the physical world and engage in activities like reading, exercise, or spending time in nature,” he notes. In other words, some literal touching of grass might benefit your mental health pretty well. “That may be nice to do when you’re feeling tired or burnt out, but it’s also not going to give you the full experience of connecting with another person. To have really satisfying connections, you do need to put in the effort of navigating the more complicated world of in-person interactions.” Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.