Sigh. I’ll admit it - sometimes the internet can be bad. But it’s not like most of us can live without it. We have a reliance on digital to get through our days because the real world isn’t just a terrestrial one. So what we see online does have an effect on our mood and mental health, for better or for worse (sometimes it’s important to stay aware and angry). And there’s a lot of stuff to see, whether you intend to or not.

So I’m advocating for you to add more to your daily routine. It may not make sense, but hear me out. While at times it may feel trite or meaningless, you have to make sure your online space doesn’t exist solely to make you angry and upset about the umpteenth norm destroyed by rampant bigotry and xenophobic nationalism or 597th international tragedy.

So you have to make the situation work for you, and add some silly, enjoyable, carefree fun into your feeds. Of course, curating a tiny slice of digital life that brings you joy, makes you smile and laugh, or gives you that “new episode of Bake-Off after crying through the latest season of Queer Eye, before catching up on The Good Place” feeling can be difficult for some. It’s hard to know what’s worth your time. Thankfully, I spend far too much time on my phone and the internet, so I know a good thing or two. Do you need some cute? Covered. Inspiration and self-care? Got that, too. Harmless celebrity gossip? Nice people on social media? Good people trying hard doing things they love? In spades, my friends!

So scroll on down and enjoy some of the good the internet provides us.

18 places to find joy on the internet in an increasingly dark digital world