It can often feel like doom and gloom are waiting for us everywhere we look. It’s the middle of winter, so it’s frigid and dreary outside. And if you open up social media, you’re likely to be confronted with various atrocities from around the globe and complaints about how our planet will never recover from the damage we’ve caused.
It’s definitely not easy to stay optimistic these days, but it’s always worth it to seek out some good news that will restore your faith in humanity. That’s why Sam Bentley shares monthly recaps of all the uplifting news stories from the previous 30 days. Below, you’ll find a list of all the best things that happened in January, as well as his video highlighting these events. So enjoy scrolling through, and we hope these headlines will put a smile on your face!
In an effort to spread positivity, Sam Bentley shares monthly videos highlighting the most uplifting recent news stories
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#1 Korean Scientists Developed A Method To Treat Colon Cancer
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We all know that we should be taking care of our mental health, but that’s easier said than done when you work a full-time job, are struggling to make ends meet and see doomsday headlines every time you turn on the TV or pull out your phone.
According to the American Psychological Association, in 2022, a whopping 70% of adults in the U.S. reported that they don’t think their government cares about them. 64% of Americans also said that they feel like their rights are under attack, and 76% admitted that worries about the future of their nation causes a significant amount of stress in their daily lives.
You can watch Sam’s full video right here
@sambentley Some of the best good news from January you may have missed! #fyp #foryou #goodnews #sustainableliving #conservation #newstiktok ♬ original sound – Sam Bentley
Viewers greatly appreciate the positivity, and many thanked Sam for shining a light on these topics
#2 People Of Louisiana Donated Their Christmas Trees To Help Build Coastal Defenses To Prevent Flooding
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Unsurprisingly, inflation is also a source of stress for 83% of Americans, and over a quarter of adults in the U.S. admitted that they’re so stressed most days, they can’t even function properly.
While there’s an immense amount of pressure to keep up with current events nowadays, checking the news can also be an anxiety-inducing experience, especially if it leads to doomscrolling.
You can watch Sam’s full video right here
@sambentley Some of the best good news from January you may have missed! #fyp #foryou #goodnews #sustainableliving #conservation #newstiktok ♬ original sound – Sam Bentley
Viewers greatly appreciate the positivity, and many thanked Sam for shining a light on these topics
#3 New York Signed Into Law A Bill That Will Fine Fossil Fuel Companies
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Harvard Health Publishing reports that some of the dangers of doomscrolling are physical symptoms including nausea, headaches, muscle tension, neck and shoulder pain, lack of appetite, trouble sleeping and elevated blood pressure.
Reading too many negative news stories can take a toll on mental health as well. It may cause existential anxiety, worse mental well-being and decreased life satisfaction.
You can watch Sam’s full video right here
@sambentley Some of the best good news from January you may have missed! #fyp #foryou #goodnews #sustainableliving #conservation #newstiktok ♬ original sound – Sam Bentley
Viewers greatly appreciate the positivity, and many thanked Sam for shining a light on these topics
#4 The UK’s National Trust Announced A Massive Restoration Plan Across 250000 Hectares Of Land
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So what’s the best way to combat all of this? Well, making sure that you have access to positive news is a great place to start. Good News Utah reports that consuming positive news can reduce stress and anxiety, boost your mood, strengthen your relationships, make you more optimistic, help your heart stay healthy and even empower you to give back to others.
But you don’t even have to find news articles that have wholesome headlines to see these benefits. According to Greater Good Magazine, it’s also helpful to simply share good news from your own life with friends and family members.
You can watch Sam’s full video right here
@sambentley Some of the best good news from January you may have missed! #fyp #foryou #goodnews #sustainableliving #conservation #newstiktok ♬ original sound – Sam Bentley
Viewers greatly appreciate the positivity, and many thanked Sam for shining a light on these topics
#5 The U.S. Banned New Offshore Drilling Across 625 Million Acres Of Ocean
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A 2024 study found that we can increase our feelings of gratitude by opening up to others about our own personal victories. Once we say these positive things out loud, we get an even deeper understanding of how wonderful they are, and our loved ones will likely only validate how lucky we are to be in that position.
Plus, this can strengthen your relationships. If friends and family members hear you sharing positive news, they might be inspired to share their own as well, and the cycle will continue! This doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t ever seek out support from loved ones, but it’s just a reminder to focus on the positives as well. They deserve to be celebrated!
You can watch Sam’s full video right here
@sambentley Some of the best good news from January you may have missed! #fyp #foryou #goodnews #sustainableliving #conservation #newstiktok ♬ original sound – Sam Bentley
Viewers greatly appreciate the positivity, and many thanked Sam for shining a light on these topics
#6 The Snow Leopard Population In Kazakhstan Made An Incredible Comeback
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You can watch Sam’s full video right here
@sambentley Some of the best good news from January you may have missed! #fyp #foryou #goodnews #sustainableliving #conservation #newstiktok ♬ original sound – Sam Bentley
Viewers greatly appreciate the positivity, and many thanked Sam for shining a light on these topics
#7 Communities Across La Came Together After The Wildfires
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We understand that there are a lot of things happening in the world right now that you might be concerned about, and rightfully so. But don’t forget that there are always good things taking place too!
We would love to hear your thoughts on this video in the comments below, pandas. And feel free to share something positive from your life that’s happened recently too! Then, if you want to hear even more good news, we recommend checking out this Bored Panda article next.
You can watch Sam’s full video right here
@sambentley Some of the best good news from January you may have missed! #fyp #foryou #goodnews #sustainableliving #conservation #newstiktok ♬ original sound – Sam Bentley
Viewers greatly appreciate the positivity, and many thanked Sam for shining a light on these topics
#8 Hundreds Of New Species Were Identified
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You can watch Sam’s full video right here
@sambentley Some of the best good news from January you may have missed! #fyp #foryou #goodnews #sustainableliving #conservation #newstiktok ♬ original sound – Sam Bentley