Skip to content
Search

Latest Stories

Add Good to your Google News feed.
Google News Button

Day 13 Slideshow: Document Hopefulness #30DaysofGOOD

Take a look at our favorite snapshots from today's #30DayofGOOD Challenge: Document hopefulness.

Hillary Newman
By Hillary NewmanNov 21, 2011
Hillary Newman
See Full Bio

This month we are challenging our you to document your life. Each morning we post a daily mini-challenge on GOOD.is, Twitter, and Tumblr, along with a testimonial from someone on the GOOD team who's already completed it.

Today, we asked our community to document hopefulness. Here is a roundup of some of our favorite photos the GOOD community shared with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Tumblr.

Join us tomorrow, when we challenge you to document a friend.

Once you've snapped a photo, be sure to share it with us on Twitter, Tumblr, and Facebook by using the hashtag #30DaysofGOOD. We will then post a roundup of your images later that day.

good challenge30daysofgood#30daysofgood

The Latest

EV, climate change, Norway, electric vehicles, fossil fuels, clean energy, cars, petroleum
Environment

95.9 percent of all new car sales in Norway are now fully electric

Social media, Literacy, Reading, Attention, Attention span, Doomscrolling
Health

Deep reading can boost your critical thinking and help you resist misinformation – here’s how to build the skill

flight attendant rules, overhead bin anxiety, Kat Kamalani TikTok, carry-on luggage tips, flight crew responsibilities, airline injury policies, passenger etiquette
Past Events

Flight attendant reveals the one extremely common passenger request they will always say no to

Brinkley the dog, dog rallying before death, terminal cancer in dogs, Alex Blumenfeld TikTok, miracle pet recovery, dog euthanasia stories, terminal lucidity pets
Past Events

They were ready to say goodbye to their terminally ill dog until his reaction changed everything

More For You

jobs careers, happiness, mental health, well-being, lucky, life balance, success, life satisfaction

Park ranger and surgeon.

Photo credit Canva

People who love their jobs share what they do and why they love them

Many people work jobs simply to pay the bills. Others are fortunate enough to pursue a career they truly love. You don't have to be famous or work a high-paying job to find satisfaction, a sense of accomplishment, and happiness.

When meaningful work is paired with opportunities to be intellectually and creatively stimulated, it becomes a career people genuinely feel lucky to have. In a Reddit thread, people shared the jobs they love and find deeply fulfilling.

Keep ReadingShow less
'90s, '80s, retro commercials, nostalgia, '90s commercials, '80s commercials

These '80s and '90s TV commercials are blasts of nostalgia.

Photo credit: YouTube screenshots via spenrenn (Doublemint) / Olivia (Blockbuster) / 90s Commercials (Bagel Bites)

Why these innocent, soothing '80s and '90s TV commercials hit people like nostalgic comfort food

If you were to play a TV commercial from the 1950s next to one from the 1980s and another from the 2020s, the differences in vibe would be startling. There are countless contributing factors, ranging from the evolution of filmmaking to the influence of social media and streaming platforms.

But if you were to say, "They don’t make them like they used to," about ads from the '80s and 1990s, you'd be right in the most literal sense. Advertisements are, at their best, works of art, and it only makes sense that they would evolve.

Keep ReadingShow less
Arthur C. Brooks, happiness advice, entrepreneurial mindset, risk-taking psychology, The Happiness Files, overcoming fear of failure, life satisfaction, personal growth

A young woman posing with confidence

Canva

Happiness expert reveals the one big perception shift that can make you happier and more successful

Americans are obsessed with happiness. We spend billions of dollars on books, courses, and therapy trying to find it. But according to Arthur C. Brooks, a Harvard professor and social scientist, we might be looking for it in the safest places, when we should be looking in the riskiest.

In his work, including The Happiness Files: Insights on Work and Life, Brooks proposes a radical shift in perception: You should treat your life like a startup.

Keep ReadingShow less
LED headlights, blinding car lights, night driving safety, TikTok car hacks, reflective tape, astigmatism driving, Consumer Reports headlights, road rage solutions

A car with LED headlights

Canva

Woman comes up with creative hack to combat dangerous (and obnoxious) LED car headlights

If you have driven on a highway at night recently, you know the feeling: You are cruising along when suddenly, your rearview mirror lights up with the intensity of a thousand suns. You aren't being abducted by aliens; you are just being tailgated by a modern sedan.

Since Toyota first introduced LED headlights to the U.S. market with the 2008 Lexus LS 600h, drivers have been locked in a cold war over visibility. While LEDs are great for the person driving the car, they are often a nightmare for everyone else on the road.

Keep ReadingShow less
gen z, boomers, screen time, analog technology, balance

Gen Z is embracing non-digital activities more than Boomers.

Photo credit: Canva

Half of Americans say they've cut their screen time. And it's Gen Z leading the way, not Boomers.

A survey released in 2026 found that 50% of Americans say they’ve cut their screen time. Less time in front of phones, pads, laptops, televisions, everything. However, the generation leading the charge isn’t Boomers or Gen X, who have lived significantly longer without the Internet or social media, but the generation born into an already-online world.

Out of all the generations surveyed, Talker Research found that 63% of Gen Z made it a point to unplug and cut their screen time, followed by Millennials (57%), Gen X (42%), and then Baby Boomers (29%). Their reasons varied, but the folks surveyed said that having digital disconnection helped them feel more productive (42%), aware of what’s going on in their daily lives (33%), and present for their loved ones (33%).

Keep ReadingShow less
body language tips, how to be likable, nonverbal communication, mirroring psychology, eye contact rules, Duchenne smile, improve social skills, first impressions

A group of people socializing

Canva

Five subtle body language shifts that can make you instantly more likable

Communication begins long before you open your mouth. The way you stand, the position of your arms, and the micro-expressions on your face are all telling a story that strangers read immediately.

In fact, research suggests that the human brain forms judgments about a stranger's trustworthiness in as little as a tenth of a second.

Keep ReadingShow less
tipping habits by generation, Gen Z tipping, tipping fatigue, Bankrate survey, service industry data, Gen X tipping, tipping etiquette, restaurant gratuity

[L] An older man paying his bill; [R] A young woman hands her credit card to her server

Canva

Are you a good tipper? What generation you're in might have something to do with it.

Tipping feels awkward largely because of the many unwritten and changing social rules we have to navigate. It is a bit embarrassing to admit, but I did not realize until about a decade ago that most people tip for haircuts. Even as an adult with a mortgage, I had no clue. I was raised in a small town with two barber shops where nobody tipped for that service. I would have gladly paid extra if I had known better, but nobody told me. As usual, my wife eventually had to set me straight. All of this confusion happens before you even figure out the correct amount to leave.

This brings up a question about whether there is a generational element at play here. When you get used to paying a certain price for gas or a burger, it is painful to watch those numbers go up. While there are many factors to consider, researchers may have found some answers.

Keep ReadingShow less
Higher education, Creativity, Innovation, Graduates, What are universities for?, College graduates, College tuition, College cost, College degree, US universities, Higher ed attainment, US economy

Unemployment rates are lower among people who have a college degree, compared to those with a high school degree.

Wong Yu Liang/iStock Images/Getty Images

Financial case for college remains strong, but universities need to add creative thinking to their curriculum

A college degree was once seen as the golden ticket to landing a well-paying job. But many people are increasingly questioning the value of a four-year degree amid the rising cost of college.

Almost two-thirds of registered voters said in an October 2025 NBC News poll that a four-year college degree isn’t worth the cost – marking an increase from 40% of registered voters who said that college wasn’t worth the cost in June 2013.

Keep ReadingShow less
© Copyright 2026