The Post that Made Me Smile Today

If you follow me on Instagram, you may have noticed that I tend to re-post stories (daily or weekly) that are labeled as “the post that made me smile today”. It’ self-explanatory, but it’s my way of spreading joy or smiles in our often negative social media.

I’m guilty of it too. There are news items that stress me out, that make me want to cry, that make me angry. And I’ll share those too, especially if they are related to book bans, reading, pediatrics etc. The problem is that everything is related to pediatrics somehow these days. And I just don’t always have the bandwidth.

So, if something brings me joy, I’m trying to share it with others. I could probably post most every cat video I come across as a post that made me smile. However, I try to focus on a post that surprised me or that made me think. Or that showcased kindness.

Or, you know, how Olivia Rodrigo is doing amazing duets with Robert Smith, and Billy Corgan, and now Stevie Nicks!

They say that positivity or a positive outlook can help our mental health. So I try to say affirmations, or at least show gratitude to my ever patient husband, and loveable—but sometimes challenging, as all kids are—kids.

What are the posts that make you smile or bring you joy? Which accounts do you follow just for the smiles and laughter that ensue?