If like a lot of people you're in lockdown (again) and finding daily motivation and positivity harder to grasp, then you are certainly not alone. The pandemic has had a huge impact on our mental health, and as we increasingly find ourselves in an online-dominant world, we have to try and make sure the content we're absorbing is at least mood-enhancing.

So instead of scrolling through selfies and carefully curated influencer accounts, why not give these a follow instead. We can almost guarantee they will brighten your mood in some way... 

National Geographic Travel @natgeotravel

There's nothing better than getting out in nature to instantly make you feel better, but unfortunately, most of us are slightly limited at the moment. So instead, drift away with National Geographic and get some inspo on your next adventure!

Happy Place @happyplaceofficial

Founded by Ferne Cotten, Happy Place is a feel-good podcast that draws on Ferne's own experiences and shares advice from experts on how to work through feeling blue to finding joy each and every day. The insta page is filled with great content and inspiring videos.

Love of Huns x @loveofhuns

This consistently warm and witty account has captured all of our moods and provided a very welcome distraction by slicing up clips of British pop culture. Guaranteed to cheer you up on dark days.

The Happy News @thehappynewspaper

Does exactly what it says on the tin. Published every 3 months, The Happy News is a real newspaper that celebrates only positive news. Just what we need right now.

Feel Good Club @wearefeelgoodclub

The Feel Good Club is a well-being coffee house and bar in Manchester founded by couple Kiera and Aimee. They sell lovely clothing and prints which you can purchase online for now, and obviously in-store when they're allowed to open again! Defo worth a follow for their thoughtful uplifting quotes.

Isa-Welly Locoh-Donou @isawelly

Isa-Welly is a registered Nutritionist, Wellness Coach, Movement and Pilates teacher. Her insta page is packed full of amazing pilates tips with some added sass to get you moving and grooving. Perfect for when you need an afternoon pick-me-up!

Upworthy @upworthy

Upworthy is a company dedicated to positive storytelling, with a mission 'to change what the world pays attention to'. They use virality to promote stories that remind people of their shared humanity, and reach an audience of 100 million per month - impressive! Get following!

Humans of New York @humansofny

Humans of New York started as a photography project back in 2010, but slowly developed into interviews/quote from strangers on the streets of NYC which gave a little glimpse into their lives. Over the past five years, it has also expanded to feature stories from over twenty different countries, and two best-selling books. A really heart-warming project, which will have you lost in stories.

Influencers in the Wild @influencersinthewild

If you've ever wondered how social media influencers (or other people obsessed with their social media feeds) take those perfect pictures, Influencers In The Wild is here to show you. The verified Instagram account exposes them in their natural habitat, sharing the crazy behind-the-scenes moments with the rest of us. Hilarous!