15 TikToks to Distract You From Your Worst Days

We all live in an over-productive society, with notifications constantly alerting you to the next terrible headline, the next email your boss sends, the next like you get on a photo on Instagram…you name it and you already probably know about it.

In a state of time and life like now, it’s more than OK to take a step back, mute your notifications, and allow yourself to be distracted by a feel-good YouTube video or a game on your phone or something on Netflix. Whatever it takes for you to feel a little bit centered in your daily life is worth it considering the election cycle, pandemic, Supreme Court decisions, and more.

This piece is full of just that — feel good distractions meant to distract you for just a little bit and bring some joy into your day! If you have TikTok, consider giving them a follow!

1. Freddy Krueger dancing

@fred_krueger84♬ Viva La Swing ps. tugboat_spenny is OG spinner – Mingaling 2.0

Spooky season is always fun, so what’s better than everyone’s favorite horror villain doing a happy dance?

2. Bobbie the Cat

@thatcatbobbieNeed a boost? ???? ##meow ##fyp ##catsoftiktok♬ original sound – Bobbie the Persian

Bobbie is one of my all-time favorite fluffy bois on this app. His videos of him chirping at birds, the sun, etc. never ceases to put a smile on my face.

3. Morning kisses

@itspierrebooWaking him up with keeses…????@nickychampa♬ original sound – Pierre Boo

This couple is one of the sweetest on this app. They’re always doing sweet things for and to each other, with a couple pranks scattered among their videos… like this one!

4. Bonking Bird

@birdmom777Reply to @depechemode790 Yes, He BONKS to anything ???? ##birdsoftiktok ##parrotsworld ##bird ##animalsoftiktok ##funny ##greencheekconure ##foryoupage♬ Mission Impossible (Main Theme) – TV Series Music

This little conure always puts a smile on my face, because whatever his mom “bonks” on any surface he “bonks” too.

5. Like mother like daughter

@tiamiscihklove u lots mom❤️ ##indigenous ##foryoupage ##fyp ##nativetiktok ##nativeamerican ##native ##nativetiktoks ##rez ##powwow ##foryou ##cree♬ Savage Daughter – Sarah Hester Ross

This is one of my favorite Native American creators on TikTok. She’s always sharing traditional music, song, and dance in her videos, all of which is just breathtaking.

6. Mojitos and macchiatos are the same thing, right?

@alex.wingsThis actually happened ???? ##exstarbucksemployee ##foryou ##foryoupage ##starbucks ##storytime ##barista♬ original sound – Alex J.

This creator’s videos never cease to make me smile, but this particular TikTok carries the energy we’ve ALL felt at some point in our lives, particularly if we’ve worked in the service industry.

7. Air fried cookie dough

@airfryerguyCookie dough hits different in the air fryer ##cookiedough ##airfryer ##airfryerguy ##airfryerdessert♬ Cookie Dough Song – Air Fryer Guy

This guy loves his air fryer and is always creating some kind of incredible dish with it. Bonus: he always has a little jingle to go along with his creation!

8. Bo Fant

@bigbumbobo

Just a little cat wearing a frog hat 🙂 #fyp #foryou #art #artist #cat #catwearingahat

♬ Amore mio aiutami – Main Theme – Piero Piccioni

This artist creator’s content is very soothing. In just a few sketches, an adorable creature appears.

9. Tortoise fun facts

@thereptilezooBet not many of you knew that cool fact about tortoises! ##animalsoftiktok ##learnontiktok ##tiktokpartner♬ BARD’S TALE – Filip Lackovic

I love all critters big and small, and the Reptile Zoo is always sharing amazing scaly and slimy content. In this video we learn about the growth of tortoises and their shells.

10. Best Halloween costume ever

@celinaspookyboo@joelhorvath and I can’t wait for Halloween! ##Gameplay♬ Monkeys Spinning Monkeys – Kevin MacLeod

This creator and her husband never not make me smile. They’re so loving and quirky. This time she’s found the perfect Halloween costume.

11. Beautiful nature check

@nathanplamJust remember to not take nature for granted. ##nature ##outdoors ##forest ##explore ##tree ##filmmaking ##quebec ##canada ##canadatiktok♬ son original – nathanplam

This creator shoots the most incredibly normal objects in every day life, like in this video a tree, for example, but it’s so soothing and relaxing.

12. The zodiac song

@taylorbickettmusicmade some tweaks to this song & i think it’s one of my favs tbh☺️ ##songwriter ##originalmusic ##astrology ##colorcustomizer ##voiceeffects♬ original sound – taylor????

This is an original acoustic artist whose voice is just so calming. This video is one of my favorites from her.

13. Cool science tricks

@incrediblescienceAlways wanted to run and jump on Oobleck! Finally did it! ##oobleck ##science ##diyscience ##learnontiktok ##scienceexperiments ##nonnewtonianfluid ##diy♬ Stuck In The Middle – Tai Verdes

Who doesn’t love some fun science experiments? This family makes some amazing science project-style projects and has a blast doing it.

14. Toddler in the kitchen

@ikidyounotbypsThis adorable gourmet cook has a future in fine-dining! ##TikTokCooks ##toddlerfood ##dessert♬ original sound – I Kid You Not

This account’s kid cooking videos are just too darn adorable. Who wouldn’t want to cook with such a cutie?

15. Just a feel good reminder

@thebuttshouseholdWE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD! ##queer ##vote ##gay ##equalrights ##blacklivesmatter ##youareloved ##couplegoals ##lesbiantiktok ##voteblue ##fypシ ##love ##xyzbca ##fyp♬ September – Earth, Wind and Fire

This lesbian couple’s content is full of hilarious LGBTQIA+ content and is supportive for everyone, especially when you need a pick me up.

I hope these videos gave you a little extra mental break to allow for some you-time today. Life gets hard, and with everything going on in the world today, it’s OK to take just a few minutes’ break and remember that it’s OK to laugh, smile and that eventually things will turn up.