One minute you’re planning a trip to Europe, the next you’re wondering where all the 4-ply toilet paper went. Rather than be discouraged by our current situation though, you should look for opportunities to make your life better.

One of the ways to do this is to not give up on social media altogether, but instead follow some more positive accounts. In this article we show you some of Uptown Aces favourite Instagrammers.

They’ll make you smile and they’ll make you laugh. Most of all though they’ll help remind you that there’s still plenty of good in the world.

Check them out below and make sure to let us know if you have suggestions for Instagram accounts that you yourself follow.

Good News Movement – For positive news only

If you think the news is always bad, you’re getting your information from the wrong source. Good News Movement only shares the admirable, the uplifting and the positive with its followers.

If that sounds too flowery for your tastes, consider the sheer amount of bad press that’s going around at the moment. Surely we could all use some good news?

From NBA stars donating money to a quarantined Italian man who pretends to be a DJ in his kitchen, Good News Movement is worth following when you’re in need of a grin.

Hapsters – For your daily dose of good vibes

Inspiring quotes, people being rad humans and plenty of funny pet videos. That’s more or less Hapsters in a nutshell, but in the times of coronavirus it’s become so much more

Now Hapsters is seen as a beacon of positivity, helping to promote good vibes and make everyone who follows their account smile like they’ve just won the jackpot on one of our many awesome pokies.

Upworthy – For feel good storytelling

Consider yourself a sucker for a feel good story? Yeah, so do we. Apparently just about everyone else in the world does too, which is why Upworthy has become so popular.

Sharing acts of human kindness and expressions of pure positivity, following Upworthy is an investment in your happiness. No matter how hard you are finding quarantine, we guarantee Upworthy will have something to make your day better.

Expect to see posts that feature landlords halving their tenants monthly rent, teachers being surprised by old students and parents sharing the moment that they’re reunited with their kids after they’ve been travelling.

Don’t forget your box of tissues.

National Geographic – For helping you appreciate the world

We’re just a small blip on the spectrum of human existence. There have been many struggles before us and there are many more still to come.

What the official National Geographic Instagram account does so well is remind us of our place in nature. With stirring images of animals, people and places, their page will make you appreciate the fact that you’re able to witness such beauty from the safety of your home.

Check it out and lose yourself in the stories that accompany each photo. This account is a panacea for those who are craving their outdoor fix.

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