'I can't control it, so I shouldn't worry': 22 Hopecore Memes to Kick Off The Workweek With a Pure Heart

Olivia Arocena • Writer and Editor

Sep 8, 2026 11:45 AM EDT

Hopecore is all we need in these desperate times

To me, weeks officially start on Tuesdays. Mondays are a blur; everything moves slowly, and energy doesn't seem to appear or flow. On Tuesdays, you are already moving past the vibe of horror and despair that Mondays bring but to far away from the weekend, so something has to keep you going.

After quickly scrolling through the news, you might start to feel hopeless. Lately, the world always seems to be ending, and wherever you look, you might find some drama, so it's good to remember other kinds of news or messages exist. I'm not criticizing the news role, because it's necessary to be informed, but is it really necessary to leave out any information that can bring us joy and a sense of hope? Isn't that important as well?

We're bombarded with alarming stuff 24/7; we can't completely escape it, but we can collaborate to replicate positive energy, just as we sometimes replicate the negative. We're certainly not gonna beat the constant news reports, but we are going to do our bit. You truly never know who's watching.

Maybe someone was having a bad day and came across one hopeful meme, and their day changed. I believe small things can make a big impact. I know they do on me. Life is not the same when you switch up the mood and put a cheerful song or go out for a walk. Hope definitely has to be part of the daily mix. If we're going to be watching screens all the time, at least lest watch something that brings us positive feelings.

So without further ado, here are the most hopeful, sunny memes to infuse you with good energy for the rest of your week, for you to (hopefully) replicate in good vibes.