In these trying times, it is pretty important to give yourself a break from the cycle of negative news. So why not find little nuggets of joy and wholesomeness in the content we consume?
If you scroll through Instagram before sleeping and after waking up, like me, you will know that there are some accounts that are just full of positive vibes. Break the vicious cycle of doomscrolling by following some of these wholesome Instagram accounts that will give you your daily dose of serotonin.
1. Harumichi Shibasaki aka Shiba Watercolor
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This old Japanese man, Harumichi Shibasaki, just takes a moment of your time and draws soothing, gorgeous, and beautiful watercolour paintings. His soft demeanour and happy face makes you smile as well. This Insta account is all kinds of ‘happy vibes only’ place.
2. Krutika aka TheMermaidScales
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She is a content creator who loves anime, K-drama, and games and puts out content which is hilarious and relatable. If looking at reels with make-up looks makes you feel relaxed, she does some brilliant anime/art inspired looks as well. She’s down with all the trends too.
3. The Haunted Librarian
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The Haunted librarian is a fun and positive space with excellent comic strips and ye olde drawings. If you are interested in funny retellings of history, this is the page you should follow for sure. It will make you chuckle.
4. Jaesuk Kim
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A renowned fashion artist based in Sydney, Jaesuk Kim creates gorgeous watercolour artwork based on floral designs and flowers themselves. The beautiful shapes and textures he creates are mesmerising and relaxing.
5. Marta aka Bottega Zero Waste
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Scrolling through pastel-shaded DIY projects and calming videos of soap making is the perfect way to destress after a long day at work. If you are looking for an Instagram account that will pull you far far away from all the negativity of your feed, this zero-waste botanical soap making account is the one for you.
6. Discover Earth
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In a time when we can’t really go outside, this account is the perfect cure for your wanderlust. Fill your feed with positivity by including this account full of gorgeous locales, outdoors scenery, and green vistas.
While these are the accounts that make me happy, there are others that might make you crack a little smile. Make sure you find at least one account that gives you joy and follow that account, so your feed is peppered with wholesome content among the news of the world.
Stay happy, stay strong, and stay safe.
Social and lead image credit: Instagram/jaesukkim and Instagram/discoverearth
