Here's What Happens When You Only Read Good News

[@nicholassaephanh4407]

I'm not going to lie, I don't really enjoy life very often, but the line, "it's not all roses and butterflies, but there are roses and butterflies" made me feel an inkling of hope.

[@californiakay3429]

I also found this line hope-filled and inspiring.

[@lorettabray1483]

I liked that line too.

[@cw4115]

I know the feeling. Hang in there. You’re not alone.

[@susuyay]

inkling inkling✨✨

[@warpigxxxl18]

Put that on a tee shirt!!!

[@Alnakar]

It's so refreshing to see stuff like this being covered by people who don't pretend to have all the answers. "Here's what I tried, and how it went for me" is so much more useful than "following my advice will change your life (and is it doesn't then you've failed in some way)". I appreciate you!

[@Sphynxs]

but what did he try? to change his preferences like on a smartphone???? old habits die hard

[@intrusivethoughts3601]

"by people who don't pretend to have all the answers" Yessss, so many youtubers nowadays throw out these high quality videos and it basically depictions about the end of the world but then you find out they're like 18 and have a team of interns or just don't provide any sources whatsoever

[@justyourlocalrat_]

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[@ARandomDonut]

Hardest agree. The only life advice I live by is "all advice is bullshit and you really just have to go try it for yourself"

[@almosthailey]

The question I started asking myself was, “is there a way to be mindful while reading awful news?” Once I started practicing (as much as anyone can) non judgement while reading/watching the news, my anxiety around the doom and gloom changed significantly.

[@slax4884]

Non judgement is a really good skill to have

[@spazmat123]

What a good idea!

[@isaackvasager9957]

@@slax4884 That's so stupid /s

[@cfrydlewicz]

Finding journalists and news outlets who don't editorialize every story or clickbait every headline helps with this too.

[@noah-483]

Sounds quite challengeing tbh also wtf challengeing is hard to spell

[@KunoichiN3rd]

One practice I did for my mental health was to do something similar with social media. I only scrolled through social media until I hit something toxic or triggering. It tricked the algorithm because it gave me less and less of those things because I was giving less and less attention to those things. I also added positive accounts (like Upworthy, The Dodo, and Some Good News). These two things have made my social media experience SO much better.

[@one_smol_duck]

Oh that's so smart! I'm going to start doing this.

[@c0urtneyk]

I love this idea!

[@Darenim]

That's great, I'm going to start doing that!

[@holdenwinters68]

The Dodo is not a good resource. They encourage dangerous behaviors of rehabbing animals without proper training.

[@one_smol_duck]

I came back just to thank you for this advice. It cleared all of the outrage content from my feed in a single day. I didn't realize it was this easy to trick the algorithm into doing what I want

[@bendadestroyer]

*I cut out all news years ago. My mental health is infinitely better. 99.99999% of the world's problems don't involve me and can't be helped by me. You have to let go.*

[@ShellMaky]

Same here! Makes a difference doesn't it?

[@SilverDetroit]

Same here! Whatever happens, happens not like I can't change it. So why worry about it. Sure maybe keep up to date on some things to remain cautious. All I need is whether or not ill be needing an umbrella or a coat to leave the house.

[@CurlysCurated]

That’s really what it about: letting go. We’ve been deluded into thinking that consuming news (which is manufactured to be addictive) matters; into think that observing bad things is some form of diligence. But at a certain point you have to realize “that war is awful but I don’t have a rocket launcher.”

[@cjfromgtasanadreas]

There is a war between russia and ukraine

[@Schoritzobandit]

My reaction to this has always been to worry about people's engagement in political issues, so I'll ask you about this! Do you feel like ypu become a less well-informed voter when you're less aware of what's going on? Do you feel like you're not aware of some things you could be contributing to the solution for (by protesting, volunteering, donating, even debating with other people who vote)? This is sort of the missing piece of the puzzle for this mindset for me

[@alexlewis6669]

Hey Craig, I love your videos! I have a news-viewing suggestion for you. Back story for context: After the 2016 election I was struggling with my mental health and noticed how detrimental it was for me to scroll headlines or listen to the news. I quit for a while but came to a similar conclusion as you, that I felt pretty disconnected from the social narrative. I played around with different limiters: time-limiting my access to news, only checking the news in the evening, which worked pretty well to help my day-to-day optimism and motivation since I wasn't rinsing my brain with despair every morning. Around 2020 I settled on a strategy which has worked really well for me through the pandemic: I heavily prioritize reading local news. I find my local papers to have a great mix of feel-good stories, local discussions, issues, and perspectives. Because the scope of these articles is more granular and hyper-local, I feel less distress and instead feel more connected to my community. When there's a big issue going on locally, I have the ability to do something about it and can have a real impact. I have also become a font of knowledge for my friends and family about what is going on in our local community, which feels good! I hope you give it a try! Anyhow thank you for coming to my Ted Talk. 😊 Keep up all the great work becoming the best You that you can be!

[@bananababy605]

Thanks for sharing! I absolutely love this. Recently I've just stopped paying attention to the news because I am so overwhelmed with my own life right now. I really can't take anything else in. I was watching SNL and I turned to my husband and ask if that really happened and he laughed because I'm so out of touch right now. But honestly I don't care. I need to take care of me first, then I can read the news again.

[@bashmeesh]

This is a great suggestion!!!! Thanks.

[@silverlinedheart]

You're so right about the local new approach. I'm in Manchester, UK, and there's a fantastic local news outlet (with free and paid subscription tiers so it's accessible) that emails me 3-4 times a week. Really well-researched independent journalism on local issues where they've take the time to analyse a story from all angles and contact lots of relevant local figures about it. A couple of their stories take months of research and even data analysis, collaborating with Manchester University, for really complicated issues like "why is the homelessness crisis so much worse in Manchester than other cities?". Never a clickbait-y "here are some hot takes from Twitter". I hope that there's similar stuff out there for folks in other cities.

[@stargazerbird]

I live in Singapore and it’s so small that the country news is like local news. We get the same mix of otter spotting, government initiatives, science stuff plus the odd sex case and fights by the bars. This year we had the drugged up chap with the long sword tackled to the ground by a chap coming out of the supermarket using his groceries as a shield. It’s a much more rounded view of life.

[@jintzie1950jth]

@@silverlinedheart What is the name of the news outlet? I want to subscribe.

[@ForwardEarth]

I've been consuming only positive news for two years. It eliminates a lot of unnecessary stress and helps me to feel more hopeful about the future of humanity and my place in the world. And guess what: if the mainstream news is really important, it will find its way into your awareness. People will be talking about it; you'll hear about it from acquaintances or in some other media that you consume. We're not obligated to seek out the bad news we want to hear. Good news takes a little effort, but you will be rewarded instead of disheartened.

[@noisycarlos]

Yup, same here!

[@ephemera...]

Good to hear.

[@StinsonSwarley]

Exactly!

[@Shrimp8008]

Same here!

[@Ruth_Rosa]

My news intake has gotten a lot more positive since I started focusing mainly in my local news. It includes stuff about local events, or people doing good in my community, or stories from local people who've overcome tragedy, and it's really good. And it also includes bad things, but it's a lot more balanced.

[@personreanimation]

Me and my family watch our local news everyday after school/work. It brings a bit of levity to the otherwise doom and gloom of national and international stories.

[@sgsax]

Your point about "searching for resolution" is something I hadn't considered before, and it makes a lot of sense. As for a pessimistic jaded person like myself, I'm so conditioned to expect bad news that when I see positivity in any form, it utterly breaks me. Seeing that wedding footage might have choked me up a bit. Thanks once again, Life Coach Craig.

[@Ellary_Rosewood]

My Neighbor Totoro is a good example of a story with almost zero conflict that holds your attention throughout and will always be timeless. Stories like this exist, but you don't see them too often in American culture. We definitely need more stories and films like these. 🥰

[@H21058]

I would say that it has conflict: the mother's illness. It looms over the whole movie and is what makes the sisters fight and it gets resolved at the end.

[@Ellary_Rosewood]

@@H21058 That's why I said almost zero conflict. It's not the main part of the story, and the conflict is resolved almost immediately after it started. It's very refreshing to watch, especially when you're feeling down. ❤️

[@YoJesusMorales]

Wait, maybe you are confused, or I just disagree, the little sister runs away and for a little while it's hinted that she drowns in a rice paddy, we don't know how bad their mom's disease really is throughout the movie. Those are high stakes, though the beginning is quite a feel good story, no grave of the fireflies T.T.

[@triton62674]

This! There are many movies that aren't specifically plot driven where "nothing happens" but you don't tend to see them much in Western media

[@stargazerbird]

Korean dramas are good for this too.

[@artkincell]

Congrats to those newlyweds. Now there's some Wheezy generated good news!

[@fanfaretloudest]

I agree. Finally married after all those years being pen pals. Wait what, that's not what was meant...?

[@j.munday7913]

That was adorable and it made me happy. Best wishes to them

[@therabbithat]

HuffPost do a good news page too. I don't like them because they are so biased (even though their bias basically matches mine, it still drives me crazy to notice it and notice how they don't try to mitigate it), but the good news page is good enough So much of the "good news" is just " a nice thing happened to one guy". I'd like to see more community focused good news like stuff about the non-profits who do lots of good work. They could still do it on a personal level like "a day in the life of an ex-homeless person who now volunteers helping homeless people" I've met so many people who dedicate their lives to helping others and all we ever hear about are the people who *pretended* to be like that so they could make money.. but I've met so many of the genuine article, those people are everywhere making a difference every day

[@ItsAsparageese]

@@therabbithat Omg, first I was about to be excited that you're a kindred spirit in the camp of "just because your biases align with my values doesn't mean I'm okay with you being biased" (it so often feels like there are so few of us willing to make that kind of criticism!) ... BUT THEN I got all distracted by feeling so seen & appreciated due to your choice of example, because I'm an unhoused person working on ways to work & volunteer with helping my homeless peers! Yes, thank you so so much, we are many & we're out here doing our best 😆 Sheesh what a lovely comment-reading-experience that was, made my day, tysm

[@aubrie3500]

What a perfect way to end this video :)

[@joshuasharba6654]

Building on your focus in finding more positivity, I want to focus on my goal of contributing more positivity. Long time listener, first time caller. I've been enjoying your videos for a while now, but i've never felt compelled to comment. But for whatever it's worth to you sir; I just want to say I love the new format of your videos! I don't know what prompted the shift, but the more unique style of your intros and the format of the videos themselves feel a lot more intimate and compelling. I find myself more focused on your videos because there's little flashes of your personal life, and i find myself more invested because of it. For someone that is so focused on their growth and development, it shouldn't be surprising to say how much growth and development i've seen from you over the year, but from one stranger to another, it's been really fun to watch. Thank you for the quality content, sir! Looking forward to the new year!

[@ItsAsparageese]

What a wholesome lovely comment. Heads up in case you don't know: Don't edit it now, because the Wheezy heartification will go away if you do. :P Also, heads up in case you don't know: You got a Wheezy heartification 😁 as such a lovely comment should!

[@buttonanastasia]

Good for you man! I stopped following mass media altogether on all my socials, subscriptions, and emails (I don't have TV or NPR) about 10 years ago. I've never looked back and my daily life is more positive. My creative thinking and questions about current events have also changed. I'm not being "fed" triggering words that are meant to arouse anger and rage. I can think about things critically and do my own research. Like you said many times, I'm not ignoring current issues worldwide. What I do is check in weekly on events and do my own research on topics that I want to dive into. It's more selective and relevant rather than crafted by all and any mass media company.

[@ItsAsparageese]

I heard someone on some thing recently call social media administrators & people running related media businesses "inflammation entrepreneurs". Such an apt term. Monetizing getting people upset so they bug each other more than they should ... Ugh. Anyway I'd semi-forgotten the phrase, but you mentioning being fed triggering words reminded me of it, thanks lol! And high-fives, right there with you, ditched pretty much all use of social & video media sources besides youtube a good while back, & it's been amazing. It was weird for a while how much compulsion I felt to go read or argue in a comments section at times when listening to podcasts or books or otherwise engaging with stuff that doesn't have friggin' social aspects lol, but thankfully I seem to have mostly gotten over that. Except on youtube 😂 ah well, progress is progress, & having almost zero ads in my life is T H E B E S T .

[@wge621]

Sounds very healthy!

[@darlalove]

I got rid of TV a dozen years ago, no newspaper, no social media except KZbin and the only thing I watch on KZbin are art tutorials and your channel ! ! ! And the world turns without me making myself sick over it.

[@redbaby814]

I have this wierd high from good news that I've heard in my personal life, and well this good news video. I am definitely aware of other things going on in the world, but this moment of appreciation for things that are good is a happy feeling and I like it. Oh and the newlyweds at the end just gave me a beaming smile. Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Crabtree

[@dianai988]

I find a lot of "infotainment" channels on KZbin can be a source of good news that also feels real and keeps you in touch with what's happening in the world. The channel that comes to mind for me is "Two Minute Papers", and Professor Károly Zsolnai-Fehér always strikes me as such an optimistic presenter for his content, and that optimism is contagious: "What a time to be alive!"

[@bassoonrckr]

Hey Craig I highly recommend your local newspaper or alternative magazine (the kind that’s free at the grocery store/ coffee shop). Though there is still crime, there’s more relatable good news - local businesses opening, high school sports teams winning against rivals, and I find more resolution-stories in my local papers than anywhere else. And I love a community calendar, that feels like good news too. Thanks for the video!

[@bluexroses414]

Local news! Local paper, public radio, slow old fashioned journalism! It's not the frenzy of social media but it will keep you informed without being overly sensational. It keeps you more in touch with the stuff going on in your area, and less about big political/world/society level problems that it feels like you can't do anything about but stress you out anyway. You mentioned wanting that "conclusion" or "resolution" and I definitely feel like I get more of that when I'm reading actual journalism that has time to analyze and understand the thing they're reporting on.

[@alexwilder8315]

I read the odd New Scientist magazine and listen to This Week weekly news. I think news that focuses on the last few days gets toxic quick, but in-depth focus on problems and solutions that comes from weekly or fortnightly sources really helps me understand what's going on. Also, choosing a sideways or different perspective like the science one is helpful. You could pick up a philosophy magazine another week or a political one the next, and everything has news in it but instead of being just news, it's the context if that makes sense. More context and understanding means more of a sense of control and real involvement and thus more positive feelings.

[@rowanwax]

Agreed! I love when articles revisit a topic that was bad before with how it's resolved, but those are short and hard to find.

[@horchy]

Good news! You've been my favorite eagle punching KZbinr for the better part of 10 years. May you tube into your 100s Sir Wheezy!

[@daniwenger]

As someone who sends out a weekly newsletter filled with good news, this is super validating to know that sending out my newsletter is the right thing to do!! Thanks for this Craig!

[@stephaniechilders5176]

would love to sign up for this newsletter! link?

[@azysko3213]

I wonder at times if we are exposed to far more news than we can handle. I don’t think we were made to know every little thing that happens in the world and there is so much information now that we can be bombarded.

[@ndi5670]

GOOD MORNING!!

[@happyfrenchfries]

Afternoon here in the UK :D

[@ndi5670]

@@happyfrenchfries oops. GOOD AFTERNOON!

[@kawaiilotus]

Good afternoon back!

[@kawaiilotus]

And good morning!

[@DanDanDoe]

Good afternoon to you mate

[@ArthurDent33]

Thank you Craig. The world needs more good news.

[@dawdlingHoots]

coincidentally! i also gave up reading "the news" this year and goddamn, it feels great getting over the whole "i'm not being informed! i'm behind!" thing did take awhile ... and why does your thumbnail remind me of the cover art for 'the 40-Year-Old Virgin' 🤔lol

[@chillenld]

I was like, "You can't show the bread again without giving the recipe" and then you did give the recipe. You're a good people, Craig.

[@zedekai9456]

Two things: First you're so right about us seeking conflict, which is why these good news stories are boring. What they need is some conflict! After all, we don't think stories that have happy endings are automatically boring. SO they need to be written with more suspense in the title and throughout, with more focus on the challenges and conflict they had along the way. Then, end good. Secondly, I have been not reading regular news for a year now, and I love it. It does not mean I'm uninformed, because I'm just hearing news the same way people always used to: word of mouth! The people around me tell me things that are happening when that person finds them interesting or distressing, and if I'm interested I go and research it. I think your issue may be the doomscrolling and constantly seeking it, rather than needing to hear only good news when you do seek it. Another great video

[@katymcdonald5481]

I am a natural optimist and I also find seeing bad news can be very emotionally draining. I’m very easily moved by loss and suffering and feel a lot of empathy for people going through bad times. I do seek out good news but I also curate my social media to follow people who are change makers, people who rescue animals, political activists, organisations that are educating, feeding and providing safety for people. Knowing that not only are people trying to enact positive change but that I can also support that through sharing their message or donating etc makes the bad news seem less unmanageable. Edit: There are so many great suggestions in the comments for how to consume news that I’m going to try as well. The common theme seems to be when we feel like we can make an impact and help effect change it makes bad news less overwhelming and hopeless.

[@buckeyethor]

Oh my goodness! Congrats to her grandpa! That warms my heart so much.

[@andyross3298]

this is the real story of this video-those two crazy love-birds did it! Congrats to them!

[@DIYDectective]

Congrats to Chyna’s grandpa! And Yay seeing your dad! A wheezy video with his parents is my favorite video! It doesn’t matter which one. I just may be their biggest fan! I wanted to also say, when it comes to news, I don’t watch it or read it at all. I find out what is important by word of mouth or general social media scrolling. I have never missed a clock set back or a solar/lunar event. Facebook is good for tipping you off on what you need to know (Why IS that helicopter circling?!) and which celebrities died type thing. Lack of news has been so good for my mental health. Say hi to your folks and let them know they are loved!

[@Whatever_works]

You saved the best for last!!! Love 💕 aweeee. Ok and HUGEST thanks for the bread Recipe!!

[@PencilStash]

THANK YOU for this video! I’m so over the doom scrolling and negativity people do. It carries into their lives and makes it difficult to navigate them.

[@ephemera...]

That's what I did just now! I read a good news email and it made me feel so much better!!!!!!!

[@ephemera...]

If anyone wants a link to it .......

[@katbloo3333]

For countries that don't get snow, thank you so much for sharing! and you absolutely identified why 'newstertainment' works so well to keep us tagging along! Loved the vid. Thanks so much. Congratulations to Chyna's Grandpa and his new wife. So sweet!

[@danceswithdirt7197]

I think another bad thing with reading all the horrible news (particularly on sites like reddit) is that there is always the peanut gallery of negativity to contend with. It just gets so exhausting.

[@thomasm123]

My approach is: 1 don't get news unexpectedly and immediately - no headlines just because you've got the radio on, no filter feeding via twitter (I don't have twitter) 2 my news sources are podcasts which are either funny or in-depth - for me, I use The News Quiz, More or Less and Inside Science. I find this easier to listen to because it's not just HERE ARE A BIG LIST OF THINGS YOU CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT, it comes with criticism and a sense of perspective and, for the funny ones, often a sense of solidarity. 3 I also recently subbed to the Future Crunch newsletter, to balance out the negatives with the positives. 4 I love the local news idea that a couple of people in these comments have suggested. My local community has a quarterly newsletter and I think I'll look into a slightly more regular local news source too. Thanks for the video; staying informed without succumbing to despair is an important question for so many of us.

[@malloryr4883]

The last bit of this video made me "Awww" audibly in the street while walking my dog. That is the nicest thing I have seen in a good while. Thank you for sharing and I wish them a long and happy life together. ❤️

[@riklionheart23]

I attend retreats occasionally that are Internet and phone free. They act as resets and I always feel so good not consuming news or wasting time on social media. I inevitably get sucked back in after I return to my regular life, but each time I go on retreat I find it helps me to have more awareness about how I consume media. I’ve limited my social media usage to only posting content connected to my creativity and no scrolling. I’m still fairly addicted to the negative sides of news, using the excuse of not wanting to be doing an ostrich (head in the sand) but those few weeks after a retreat are golden times, where I feel free and relaxed.

[@fuzzylogics139]

For thousands of years all us humans heard about was what was going on in our own community and perhaps here and there, an announcer would ride in on his horse to say something about something from further away. Anyways: most problems you heard about could be dealt with pretty much directly. Most problems we hear about today we can't do anything to help. But our bodies react to the news and get prepared by giving us cortisol etc to fight the tigers we'll probably never face, regardless. I wonder if it's not also in part addiction, this tendency to seek out the things that give us negative feelings.. I mean, so many human- relations show that many people are addicted to drama. (And then making- up). I've been cutting out a LOT of bad news the past decade. I threw out the TV, don't listen to the radio and just kept the internet where I can still mostly seek what I want to hear/ read about. I do glance over a news- site a couple times a week. And really, all the big things you will hear about through others anyways. I don't think we're built for the amounts of intangible problems thrown at us in today's world so that we can still be alright mentally. And I think it shows.

[@asmalldragon]

Something I've done that's helped me loads is logging out of my social media accounts when I'm done using them. Being faced with the log in screen each time I mindlessly tap on an app or open a browser really helps me take a second to re-think if the site/app I'm going to is where I want to be right now. I've virtually stopped going on twitter and instagram (with no emotional downsides so far) and have started leaning on more niche sites for funny and creative inspiration and community. For my news intake I try to stick to getting my info from sites that cover more local news and problems so I feel more empowered to join groups and movements in my own community that are trying to find solutions. (And it helps me become more aware that those local organizations and groups even exist!)

[@St.Morose]

Craig, have you checked out 1440? It's a newsletter with news but no commentary. I've found that my mental state has benefitted from using it as my primary news source.

[@michael_17213]

Ground News is a pretty decent way to more mindfully consume news. I’d recommend that for sure

[@Aurriel]

I stopped watching the news a few years ago. Best decision ever. And when there is something/ some news I wanna know more about the internet is always there.

[@cboehm24]

Vonnegut called it out accurately in Sirens of Titan. I think of it whenever there's talk about how much people like to see successful celebrities fail. Vonnegut's character said "It’s the contrast they like. The order of events doesn’t make any difference to them. It’s the thrill of the fast reverse..." So a story about how things are fine and something terrible happens is compelling, but so is a story about something terrible being made good.

[@lorraineann5956]

Mazel tov Mr and Mrs Crabtree! I'm all teary and I don't even know them. There are adorable. That's the kind of news I need. Thanks.

[@bleudragon9]

Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crabtree .... the best news! So heartwarming! Yes, I'm a sucker for sweetness. And unapologetic!

[@ranjan_v]

You are a big motivation to all of us to put in daily effort and plan ahead

[@simbad909]

In 06 I canceled cable from the local cable gouger ..that helped alot...what u prescribe adds to it ✔️

[@CurlysCurated]

I’ve done similar experiments and what I discovered is when you read the news is almost as important as what news you read. If you read bad news in the morning it will overtake you mind for the entire day where as if you read the same news in the late afternoon it still bums you out but it face competition from the other thoughts you allowed to grow throughout the day. The news becomes just another thing as opposed to THE thing on your mind all day. It’s not a perfect solution but it helps.

[@snapees]

what a healthy family

[@jannepeltonen2036]

That insight about wanting the resolution and never getting it, and this being a reason we keep reading the bad news - wow. Never thought about that but that makes so much sense.

[@lucyrosereeder15]

Their wedding was so sweet and cute, I didn’t expect to cry at the end of this video but here we are

[@briannak.wealder3556]

In the Netherlands, we have a tv program called "Even Tot Hier" (which very very losely translates to the conversational "hang on" reaction when someone tells you something rediculous or extreme, I think). It takes the news and gives it to the viewers in the form of sketches, witty songs (very intelligent witty songs) and a quiz (played by the studio audience) by two skilled comedians/singers and a musician and a lot of enthusiastic guests. They never shy away - not even an inch - from the negative stuff, but I still walk away entertained and informed and not burned/bummed out at all. They explain everything so clearly, rationalize it and more than often shine light on the hypocritical, dualistic or even right out silly sides of human behaviour/society. They're only on for 2 months a year or so (one episode a week), but I sure wish all news was delivered like this at all times on tv. XD

[@paceyourself555]

I love this video. I started a new KZbin account because my old one was perpetuating a cycle of negativity, pessimism, and depression in me and I need a change. Your channel is the first one I subscribed to. Your wife and Dad are great. Plus, I'm a writer so I appreciate the conundrum of story-telling. Thank you.

[@meganhirschi6248]

What a good time of year for focusing on the good. I love the thought that humans are fixers and that’s why we look for problems. Thank you!

[@story3877]

AHH.... who chopped onions at the end of this video! lol. Congrats to the newlyweds!!!

[@RegentMills]

Good news, good news, good news That's all they wanna hear

[@peetaisabaker13]

Hi! I'm the managing editor at Good Good Good! We love stories that are full of all the nuance of the world's challenges and the creative solutions making the world better. We also make a print Goodnewspaper, which is designed to give you that physical dose of good news once a month. It's pretty dang cool. I'd also suggest checking out Solutions Journalism Network for more of that informed-but-finding-solutions vibe. Thanks for this awesome video!

[@tommyadams1640]

Have fun in Kentucky! I'm in Winchester. Also, I have Crabtrees in my family!

[@jdadams77]

I was one of those bread recipe requesters. I will try and make some this weekend. Thank you for the good news! That you provided the recipe if it wasn't obvious on what I was "new boot goofin" about.

[@TalLikesThat]

Great video. Loved the long start with Birdie! Personally, when I see outlets that proclaim they publish or spotlight only good news I am always skeptical about them because of 2 main reasons: 1. When someone defines something as good they state an opinion or an agenda. and usually, they do not state clearly their agenda or opinion. 2. Usually, It's hard to find who writes the "good news" and to find out if the writers are competent journalists and not spreading fake news - so many of the good news articles are based on a misreading of research or publicity for companies that over state their potential. That being said, the negativity of the news (research shows that provoking anger is the best way to get clicks) is hard and often times overwhelming. That's why I stare at my dog a lot, just as you did at the start of the video!

[@MichaelEdwards]

My wife of 41 years and I had the snowman with the broom in 1982. It made me feel good to see it all nice and shiny. Ours is a little faded and the broom handle is broken but it still celebrates with us.

[@movingforwardLDTH]

First, CONGRATULATIONS to the bride and groom!!! Second, in my experience, the best way to see that there are good things happening in the world is to join in! It doesn’t have to be a huge time commitment - years ago I helped an immigrant mom from Hong Kong improve her English so she could pass her citizenship test and get a better job. (I do not speak Cantonese, her native language. It was arranged through a literacy organization after I passed their short training course.) I learned so much from helping her! Yes, I also did the “dedicate your entire life to the cause” volunteering before my kids arrived. I met so many brilliant, caring people whose counsel and friendships I cherish. I guess it boils down to this: Don’t just try to consume good news. Be a part of the “small, thoughtful group of people” that creates the good news by changing one tiny piece of the world at a time. Happy holidays, everybody!

[@namandar]

That end to the video though... ugh... I love it! Congrats :)

[@Xyler852]

Years ago I took a month off from all news. Had withdrawals for a couple of weeks but then it was OK. Learned that most news stories have nothing to do with you and there's little or nothing you can do about it anyway. Plus there's enough good people in that area to handle the problem. Today when I'm down, I'll cut back on the news to 1-2x a week.🙂

[@stephaniemiersch]

OMG that wedding at the end. Brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for that.

[@maryanngorman3533]

@ 14:00 : you certainly hit MY nail on the head here. I once looked for good news like you did, but these days I’m just not reading as much news, period. Not consuming news/info in general has helped me a lot. I think that constant hunger for information is created by our culture and adds a layer of stress beyond the stress caused by most of that info being negative. In short: Stop consuming information as much and that will help. I know when big things happen, talk about issues with friends, and that’s enough.

[@TheCardinalbiggles]

Way back when Netflix streaming first started to be a thing, my roommates constantly binged CSI and Law & Order. I quickly discovered that if I joined them in watching, being constantly inundated with all the negativity, all the horrible things people are capable of doing to one another caused my general outlook to become more negative. I started to feel generally more anxious and more distrustful of random people. When I noticed this trend, I decided to start mixing in more light-hearted and hopeful shows like comedies or Doctor Who, and the dark cloud tinting my perception quickly lifted. All this is to say that you should always be mindful of what you decide to put into your brain, and how it can affect you.

[@timingisperfect]

I enjoyed the character arc within this story, and particularly how it became (sadly) apparent that the good news papers had a much slower pace of publishing. It was bittersweet at the end to temporarily be in a "no news is a nice place" but I get this!

[@tobypettit6417]

Holy shit Craig, just came back to your channel for the firs time in like 10 years, you'd just got with Chyna when I dropped off as a teenager. Much love, great to see your wholesomeness again.

[@TravelGeeq]

I actually did this myself a few months back. I agree with your assessment on how only good news can be boring while you want resolution for the bad stuff. As you mentioned, we can't avoid all the negative things in life - but I have learned to incorporate more positivity and good news in my life to balance the baddies. Thanks for always making great content. :)

[@rodneygarrett9357]

I so appreciate this video (your other ones too), it pushed me to do what in knew to do… focus on good, and deal with the not-good only when necessary. The app suggestions were great and they are all on my phone now!!!

[@castironstew803]

Craig, I just gotta say, you're the only KZbinr I will happily sit through ad spots for. You make them humorous and entertaining. I feel like if I were to skip the ad, I would miss an enjoyable part of your video. It's so much better than skipping or sitting through someone's canned script. Keep up the good work!

[@cuckoos_]

This is such an uplifting message! When you absorb bad news only, you get slumped and unmotivated, almost nihilistic, personally. When I see something positive and successful, it seriously gifts you motivation and comfort, enough comfort to see bad news and maybe want to fight to change it (if its more political) or you have more care for the bad news as like the positive news, it is had in measured doses. Neither are overpowering anymore, but strong enough to rouse feeling in you.

[@thefloatingrock]

3:55 "...if you just pay attention to what's wrong, you forget why you should enjoy life in the first place." Golden.

[@TheophilusBoone]

I stopped reading and watching the news when the school kids were killed in Texas. Going on two years now with not one instant of news. I don't feel denied or out of touch, I feel glad, so glad, so very glad I stopped. I am certainly happier and healthier. And I feel less afraid of the world. I can't save the world, but I can live my life in a positive way. I will not go back!

[@AMcDub0708]

This was awesome. I think for me I scroll news when I’m bored and need a dopamine hit. The shock and pearl clutching headlines give me that rush I was fixing for and make me feel justified in all my straw man judgments I’ve created in my head about the world. Bad news is an addiction and the withdrawal period is part of getting sober from it

[@burpolicious]

Awwww... Mr&Mrs. Frank Crabtree.... that makes me happy. Congrats to the happy couple :)

[@coreyvidal]

I loved this video, and especially loved you sitting on the porch. Really enjoyed those longer moments of you just thinking out loud.

[@carlbowles1808]

Enough bad news to not be ignorant or naive. Enough good news to elevate my vibration above it all. I'm tired of incessant negativity, I want to hear what is right about people more than what is wrong. What we focus on becomes our dominant reality. Thank you for the sarcastic and truthful video.

[@amypennebacker4941]

Omg that wedding was sooo cute! Thank you for sharing!

[@LostSoulSearching]

😂😂😂😂 "Punch in the Face"....oh my cheezits!!! I've been in therapy for so many years and I STILL use this term when I get angry at myself or others. 😂😂😂

[@knz730]

I've been grappling with this for a while and I also felt I was completely addicted to reading the news at work for microbreaks and it wasn't making me feel good. I've blocked the news site I was using and switched to one called The Spinoff (which is specific to NZ so I'd recommend finding a similar site for your own area if possible). The keys to this site for me are: 1. No comments. None. No stories have a commenting function. If news is bad, comments sections on news sites are outright toxic. 2. A live updates section that provides brief (comment free!) updates, good and bad, which takes a break for two weeks over xmas. 3. A much slower news cycle than I was accessing. Less than ten new stories a day, of which I might be interested in 3 or 4. The live updates are also quite slow and focused. There's, again, maybe ten or so updates a day. No "breaking news" function. 4. Balanced news: a mix of editorials, analysis, investigative reporting, and funny lighthearted pieces like ranking every Whittaker's chocolate bar ever released. Apart from the live updates feed, no "traditional" reporting - stories on this site always involve an interpretation/analysis/aggregation etc. of some kind, not just a summary of what's happened, which is almost always bad because that's what's newsworthy.

[@mariagachina852]

Omg, the ending! So cute 😍

[@THT01]

Dats a good pup 🐶.

[@Salena905]

🎭 ⛈️/🌞 personally I think that while not all good news is boring it does need to be improved upon in the way it's advertised, not too overly done and exaggerated obviously, as bad news is SO dramatic, big bold headline prints, images even music is all shown to catch your eyes and it works, our curiosity gets sucked in to all this drama. And also bad news sites seem to push away the good news so it gets lost. We should all be aware of bad news, we can't bury our heads in the sand but there needs to be more of a balance shown on tv, radio, social media of both bad and good news. We need hope , positively that despite the bad news there is good things happening especially when it comes to crisis, environment, conflicts and day to day things. None of it fake, just honest good things. Thanks for sharing.

[@nickisuhl]

I feel like The Dodo has good news with conflict. It's all about animals or human-animal interaction, but it's one source that came to my mind when you talked about missing that conflict and solution. I just noticed I should try and engage more. I watched your video and others and almost left without a comment and thumps up, which is like doomwatching and rather mindless mass consumption, therefore unhealthy and soulless. So thank you for opening my eyes on something unrelated! BTW, I haven't watched KZbin videos in a while so I missed you getting a dog. Yay you guys! So happy for you. What a gorgeous pupper!

[@AlbertBori]

Congrats to the newlyweds! Also, we have a societal addiction to news as a form of entertainment. I agree that good news alone is not the answer, but a measured intake of news _is_ the answer. That, and a heaping helping of gratitude for what is going well in your own life.

[@lisakruger86]

"Craig realizing FOMO is a big part of his life."

[@michelekendzie]

Congrats to Chyna's grandfather and his new wife! ❤❤ I like the 1440 newsletter too. I was going to share the link but I see you listed it above. Happy holidays!

[@JRR0013]

I just told my sister, who is an avid news watcher, if there was something I needed to know that she would tell me. Stopped slurping up the news of the day and in all my apps. I am much, much happier.

[@nomenomen28]

I think a way to stay "in touch" even with the "bad news" and keep the high that comes with reading good news is to not force bad news out permanently, but perhaps to set aside a time of day or day(s) of the week to focus on the good news. Like do what you normally do during the week, then on the weekend shift to the good news apps. Or, give yourself an hour to "doomscroll" a day and reserve any news-checking afterwards only to those good news apps. It gamifies it in a way, gives you something to look forward to even when you see the bad news daily, which keeps you motivated to search out the good news.

[@natechampchurch]

Love love love this. Constantly seeking optimism in a world of negativity. Thank you Craig!!

[@expansionconnection]

I can't tell you how much I needed this! Thank you

[@LianaBuzea]

That's it! The 80 year olds getting married did it for me! I'm glad I stuck to the end. I almost quit cause nothing from this video was really getting to me! Thank you so much!

[@bananababy605]

WHAT?!?! I was totally not ready for the end of this video! I was all like yeah good news bad news...then BAM a ducking really good news story that makes you cry! Craig you sneaky man, you.

[@JarottM]

I admit i need to be reading and paying attention to good positive things in the world. I think ive been overdosing on negative angry horrible news its starting of touch of my depression.

[@cynthiapeterson4164]

It’s safe to check the news today, hon! Got some good news! Good luck!

[@LydJaGillers]

The wedding and their smiles warmed my heart 💜.

[@lp7931]

I have found that doing a weekly check in with the news is generally sufficient. I'm not avoiding the bad but not overly saturating myself with it. It's given me a good balance of knowing what is happening but not negativity impacting my mental health.