brightside--2020-09-29--A Photographer From Mozambique Shows People Who Do Not Know the Meaning of the Word “Sadness”

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Bruno Pedro , a photographer and filmmaker from Portugal , had been traveling around Africa but fell in love with Mozambique .
He made it his mission to show us what this country is all about — and it ’ s not just natural resources , animals , and landmarks — but it ’ s the way people live there .
He proves this in his captured pictures which show the positive energy flowing from its people .
In an exclusive interview with Bright Side , Bruno commented that despite all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people ) always wear a smile and that ’ s what makes them special .
He likes to walk around their communities , get to know them , and take photos .
We want to show you some of his captured moments in this amazing country .
A baby boy taking a bath outside his house in Mocuba An old woman selling mangoes on the side of the road 2 kids after a workday of searching for octopus An egg seller in the Delgado province A little boy in the Tete province An @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the sea so he can buy fish Little boys jump into the sea at sunset A little girl eating an orange in the Tete province A fisherman with the mast from his sailing vessel Kids in Ilha de Mocambique using nets to catch fish An octopus hunter with his gear Sofia , an Octopus hunter since she was 13 y.o .
A kid on the beach at Vilankulos

Bruno Pedro, a photographer and filmmaker from Portugal, had been traveling around Africa but fell in love with Mozambique. He made it his mission to show us what this country is all about — and it’s not just natural resources, animals, and landmarks — but it’s the way people live there. He proves this in his captured pictures which show the positive energy flowing from its people.
In an exclusive interview with Bright Side, Bruno commented that despite all that goes wrong, they (the people) always wear a smile and that’s what makes them special. He likes to walk around their communities, get to know them, and take photos. We want to show you some of his captured moments in this amazing country.
A baby boy taking a bath outside his house in Mocuba
An old woman selling mangoes on the side of the road
An octopus hunter smiling at Ibo Island
A Muslim mom with her baby
Quirambas women
3 little girls bonding on Mozambique Island
2 kids after a workday of searching for octopus
An egg seller in the Delgado province
A little boy in the Tete province
Kids playing soccer using a homemade ball
A woman applying a Mussiro to her face
An old man waiting for fishermen to arrive from the sea so he can buy fish
Caluto, a Mozambican traditional dance
A daughter of a fisherman
Little boys jump into the sea at sunset
A little girl eating an orange in the Tete province
A fisherman with the mast from his sailing vessel
Kids in Ilha de Mocambique using nets to catch fish
A kid taking a morning bath in a puddle
An octopus hunter with his gear
Sofia, an Octopus hunter since she was 13 y.o.
A kid on the beach at Vilankulos
You can see more of the beauty of Mozambique on his YouTube channel.


brightside--2020-09-29--17 People Who Proudly Showed How Reality Beat Their Expectations

We often face the dishonesty of greedy manufacturers , and a streak of bad luck makes us lose our faith in luck itself .
In these moments of despair , the main thing is to not give up .
Most likely , fate is simply preparing a particularly generous gift for you .
We at Bright Side want to introduce you to the internet users who got lucky .
And for some of them , their stroke of luck was so dazzling that they will remember it for the rest of their lives .
“ My son couldn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He wanted carrot , chocolate , and lime .
As a result , he got all 3.
” “ The plant I thought I bought online and the plant they put in my car.
” “ How my mom planned the plates and how she made them.
” “ A month ago , my sister found a tiny egg .
I put it in a jar not expecting anything .
But today , it hatched !
I ’ m a ‘ father ’ !
” “ I manage a deli for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make a pizza with extra cheese .
That ’ s 30 oz of cheese.
” When you wanted cookies with chocolate but got chocolate with cookies .
“ I told my son he could only get one donut.
” “ I bought ice cream in a regular store , and there was an unexpected bonus in it.
” If eating a lilac with 5 leaves brings good luck , that ’ s great , of course .
But what do you have to say about this ?
“ I asked for a Corgi-shaped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t disappoint at all !
” “ I asked my husband to get me some ginger .
This is what some ginger looks like.
” “ It was at that moment that I ran out of luck .
Out of 20 eggs in a package , 12 had a double yolk.
” Mom : “ How many tacos do you want ?
” Dad : “ I don ’ t know .
A couple.
” Mom : *orders 21 tacos* “ I bought moldy cupcakes and even started to think that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the expiration date was alright .
But my husband offered to send a letter to the manufacturer.
” “ We sent it .
And already on Monday , the director of the company called me and offered to have a personal meeting with me at the underground station .
Today , I got a huge bag of various delicacies and returned home feeling happy .
It ’ s probably hard to run a business for modern companies in the age of blogging — you need to protect your brand because , you never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million subscribers ?
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We often face the dishonesty of greedy manufacturers, and a streak of bad luck makes us lose our faith in luck itself. In these moments of despair, the main thing is to not give up. Most likely, fate is simply preparing a particularly generous gift for you.
We at Bright Side want to introduce you to the internet users who got lucky. And for some of them, their stroke of luck was so dazzling that they will remember it for the rest of their lives.
“My son couldn’t decide on a cake for his birthday. He wanted carrot, chocolate, and lime. As a result, he got all 3.”
“Happy Birthday, Parker”
“The plant I thought I bought online and the plant they put in my car.”
“How my mom planned the plates and how she made them.”
“A month ago, my sister found a tiny egg. I put it in a jar not expecting anything. But today, it hatched! I’m a ‘father’!”
“I manage a deli for a supermarket. A guy asked me to make a pizza with extra cheese. That’s 30 oz of cheese.”
When you wanted cookies with chocolate but got chocolate with cookies.
“I told my son he could only get one donut.”
“I bought ice cream in a regular store, and there was an unexpected bonus in it.”
If eating a lilac with 5 leaves brings good luck, that’s great, of course. But what do you have to say about this?
The main thing is to not let it gobble you up itself. © aaa11111aaa / Pikabu
“I asked for a Corgi-shaped cake for my birthday. My husband didn’t disappoint at all!”
“I asked my husband to get me some ginger. This is what some ginger looks like.”
“It was at that moment that I ran out of luck. Out of 20 eggs in a package, 12 had a double yolk.”
“College dining hall. I asked for lots of ketchup.”
Mom: “How many tacos do you want?”
Dad: “I don’t know. A couple.”
Mom: *orders 21 tacos*
“I bought moldy cupcakes and even started to think that being a loser was my fate because the expiration date was alright. But my husband offered to send a letter to the manufacturer.”
“We sent it. And already on Monday, the director of the company called me and offered to have a personal meeting with me at the underground station. Today, I got a huge bag of various delicacies and returned home feeling happy. It’s probably hard to run a business for modern companies in the age of blogging — you need to protect your brand because, you never know, what if I had a million subscribers?”
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“My friend ordered a pizza with chicken in Israel. Reasonable execution.”


brightside--2020-09-29--10 Survival Hacks That Work Like a Patronus Charm

There are 240 million 911 calls in the U.S. each year , which makes over 600,000 calls a day .
People get into emergency situations often .
Of course , it is impossible to predict the future and prepare for everything , but you can save these dozen of life hacks that can help you or your friends in the future , like how to make a long-lasting fire or how to give an SOS signal with your phone .
1 .
Use an office chair to clear an airway .
The Heimlich maneuver is a fast first aid method @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foreign object like food , a toy , or other small items block the airflow .
To perform the Heimlich maneuver , you need to do the following : • Stand behind the person ( if it ’ s a child , it ’ s better to get on your knees ) .
• Put your arms around their waist and tilt their chest forward a bit .
• Make a fist with one hand , grab it with the other hand and place it a little bit above the belly button .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ stomach , like you ’ re trying to lift the person up , do it until their airway is clear .
If you ’ re the one who ’ s choking and there ’ s no one around you to help , you can use the back of the chair to do thrusts .
This will produce a similar pressure to if there was another person , according to a study .
2 .
Use headphones or a charger cord to stop bleeding .
If you or another person has arterial bleeding ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can try to temporarily stop it by using a tourniquet .
It ’ s always better to use a commercially made tourniquet ( usually there is at least one in any first aid kit ) , but if you don ’ t have one and you can ’ t get to a doctor , you can try to make an improvised tourniquet .
Thin items like phone chargers and headphone wires are much more narrow , so you have to be extremely careful and only use them as a last resort ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ call for professional help ) : • Put fabric about an inch above the wound .
It ’ ll help cause less damage to the skin since the cables are thin .
• Tie the cable around the spot tightly .
The bleeding should stop within 2 minutes .
Remember to not keep the tourniquet on for more than 2 hours , if possible .
3 .
Use your phone to send SOS signals .
Most smartphones have a built-in flashlight , but if the battery is dead , your phone can still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Use the screen to reflect the sun or moonlight .
Reflections can be seen over long distances , basically like a flashlight .
If you see a ship or a plane , stretch your arm and make a peace sign — put the phone right between your 2 fingers — you ’ ll need to direct the reflection there .
If you ’ re in the wild and in need of fire , and you don ’ t have matches or a lighter on hand , don ’ t start panicking yet .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ battery and a foil gum wrapper , your chances of starting a fire are higher .
Cut a long thin strip from the foil , fold it in half and cut diagonally across the folded strip , so the middle of the strip is the thinnest place when unfolded ( as shown in the picture ) .
5 .
Lay face down to survive an ostrich attack .
If an ostrich is chasing you and there ’ s no cover in sight , running won ’ t help since they can be faster @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , head down and play dead .
Cover your head with your arms to protect your skull .
Be ready for the ostrich to touch you or even stand on you — this behavior can also end up injuring you , though your risk of injury is much lower when you lay down .
As soon as you hit the water and there are no buoyant objects you can hold on to , take off your pants .
Tie the legs together with a simple knot , then grab the pants by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and quickly fill your pants with air , then hold the waist part tight so the air doesn ’ t get out .
If you need to escape a building that is higher than 2 floors , and the only exit is the window or the balcony , take as many sheets as you can , tie them around the bedframe , or another large heavy object .
Create an improvised rappelling belt ( also out of a bedsheet ) as shown on the illustration above , tie the end of the rope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
To make a small raft , cover a bunch of branches with a tarp .
If you need to cross a river or a lake and you have a tarp , make an improvised raft .
Lay out a tarp on the ground and collect small lightweight branches ( fill it with floatable material and have air pockets in between ) in the center , tie the ends , and bind the entire raft with a rope or a string .
Be sure to test your raft before you take it into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll be able to carry your weight and not fall apart .
10 .
Make a portable stove out of a can .

There are 240 million 911 calls in the U.S. each year, which makes over 600,000 calls a day. People get into emergency situations often. Of course, it is impossible to predict the future and prepare for everything, but you can save these dozen of life hacks that can help you or your friends in the future, like how to make a long-lasting fire or how to give an SOS signal with your phone.
After studying situations where people survived, even after getting trapped in life-threatening situations, Bright Side came up with a compilation of tricks and hacks that you should know in order to get out safely.
1. Use an office chair to clear an airway.
The Heimlich maneuver is a fast first aid method against choking. Choking occurs when a foreign object like food, a toy, or other small items block the airflow. To perform the Heimlich maneuver, you need to do the following: Stand behind the person (if it’s a child, it’s better to get on your knees).
Put your arms around their waist and tilt their chest forward a bit.
Make a fist with one hand, grab it with the other hand and place it a little bit above the belly button.
Make quick pressing movements into the stomach, like you’re trying to lift the person up, do it until their airway is clear. If you’re the one who’s choking and there’s no one around you to help, you can use the back of the chair to do thrusts. This will produce a similar pressure to if there was another person, according to a study.
2. Use headphones or a charger cord to stop bleeding.
If you or another person has arterial bleeding (the bright red pulsing kind), you can try to temporarily stop it by using a tourniquet. It’s always better to use a commercially made tourniquet (usually there is at least one in any first aid kit), but if you don’t have one and you can’t get to a doctor, you can try to make an improvised tourniquet.
Thin items like phone chargers and headphone wires are much more narrow, so you have to be extremely careful and only use them as a last resort (remember if you have a chance, call for professional help): Put fabric about an inch above the wound. It’ll help cause less damage to the skin since the cables are thin.
Tie the cable around the spot tightly. The bleeding should stop within 2 minutes. Remember to not keep the tourniquet on for more than 2 hours, if possible.
3. Use your phone to send SOS signals.
Most smartphones have a built-in flashlight, but if the battery is dead, your phone can still be useful in an emergency situation. Use the screen to reflect the sun or moonlight. Reflections can be seen over long distances, basically like a flashlight. If you see a ship or a plane, stretch your arm and make a peace sign — put the phone right between your 2 fingers — you’ll need to direct the reflection there.
It’s also good to remember the Morse code for SOS, it’s 3 dots/quick flashes of light, 3 dashes/longer flashes, and 3 dots/quick ones again.
4. Start a fire with a battery and a gum wrapper.
If you’re in the wild and in need of fire, and you don’t have matches or a lighter on hand, don’t start panicking yet. If you happen to have an AA battery and a foil gum wrapper, your chances of starting a fire are higher. Cut a long thin strip from the foil, fold it in half and cut diagonally across the folded strip, so the middle of the strip is the thinnest place when unfolded (as shown in the picture).
Connect the metallic side to both the positive and negative sides of the battery and wait until the gum wrapper is on fire.
5. Lay face down to survive an ostrich attack.
If an ostrich is chasing you and there’s no cover in sight, running won’t help since they can be faster than people. Lay on the ground, head down and play dead. Cover your head with your arms to protect your skull. Be ready for the ostrich to touch you or even stand on you — this behavior can also end up injuring you, though your risk of injury is much lower when you lay down.
6. Use trousers as a flotation device.
As soon as you hit the water and there are no buoyant objects you can hold on to, take off your pants. Tie the legs together with a simple knot, then grab the pants by the waistline. Pull them above the water and quickly fill your pants with air, then hold the waist part tight so the air doesn’t get out.
You can repeat this procedure to gather as much air as possible. Then put your head between the pant legs and use it as a life jacket, as shown in the picture above.
7. Escape a multistory building using bedsheets.
If you need to escape a building that is higher than 2 floors, and the only exit is the window or the balcony, take as many sheets as you can, tie them around the bedframe, or another large heavy object. Create an improvised rappelling belt (also out of a bedsheet) as shown on the illustration above, tie the end of the rope or sheets to this belt.
Place a pillow on the bottom of the window, as shown in the illustration above, to avoid excessive friction between the rope and the window edge.
8. To make a small raft, cover a bunch of branches with a tarp.
If you need to cross a river or a lake and you have a tarp, make an improvised raft. Lay out a tarp on the ground and collect small lightweight branches (fill it with floatable material and have air pockets in between) in the center, tie the ends, and bind the entire raft with a rope or a string. Be sure to test your raft before you take it into deep water to make sure it’ll be able to carry your weight and not fall apart.
9. Use a circuit board as a sharp object.
This one is a user’s hack. You can try to make an improvised arrow or spearhead from an old circuit board. Since it’s made of metal, it could be a bit difficult to cut and shape, but once you make it sharp, it’ll be an excellent tool.
10. Make a portable stove out of a can.
This hack is a user’s find as well. A big empty can and a sturdy knife can help you make a small stove. Get rid of the lid and make small vertical cuts, as shown in the picture. Bend half of them inside and leave half to make an improvised stand for the pan or the pot. Also, cut a hole in the side to put sticks in and keep an eye on the fire.


brightside--2020-09-29--Why We Ought to Start Sleeping Without Any Pajamas

People who sleep less are more likely to have problems with excess weight , tend to be less active , and are generally less healthy , according to this survey .
However , as it turns out , one of the easiest ways to avoid all of this is to take off your pajamas .
We at Bright Side have discovered that you can benefit from sleeping without any clothes on in many unexpected ways .
1 .
It helps you sleep better .
It turns out that we sleep better when our body temperature is a bit lower .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 0.4°C ) can have an effect on the brain areas that regulate sleep cycles , therefore , disturbing our sleep .
Obviously , any additional clothing would cause more heat , which is why sleeping naked is the best solution .
A survey showed that the average length of time people wore their pajamas before washing them was 13 nights for men and 17 nights for women .
However , hygiene specialists say that it ’ s not enough to protect us from the harmful bacteria that these pajamas often gather .
Moreover @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our skin and irritate it , so it ’ s much healthier to sleep naked .
Skin-to-skin contact is proven to increase the release of the “ love hormone , ” oxytocin in mothers and their babies , which leads to a stronger bond between them .
But moreover , as the research claims in the book , Close Encounters : Communication in Relationships : “ We feel more connected to someone if they touch us.
” So sleeping without any clothes on would provide more time for touching , helping you to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our bodies colder at night can also help us to stay slimmer .
A study showed that cold temperatures increase our calorie-burning abilities since people who slept in the colder rooms burned 75 calories more than those who slept in warmer temperatures .
Pajamas definitely make you warmer , so you ’ d better take them off to prevent gaining extra pounds .
Interestingly enough , a study showed that being naked makes us feel better about our bodies , helping us to become more satisfied with our lives .
And naturally , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it , so try sleeping naked — it may affect your self-image , leaving you feeling more confident overall .

People who sleep less are more likely to have problems with excess weight, tend to be less active, and are generally less healthy, according to this survey. However, as it turns out, one of the easiest ways to avoid all of this is to take off your pajamas.
We at Bright Side have discovered that you can benefit from sleeping without any clothes on in many unexpected ways.
1. It helps you sleep better.
It turns out that we sleep better when our body temperature is a bit lower. Even a slight increase like 1.1°F (0.4°C) can have an effect on the brain areas that regulate sleep cycles, therefore, disturbing our sleep. Obviously, any additional clothing would cause more heat, which is why sleeping naked is the best solution.
2. It protects our skin.
A survey showed that the average length of time people wore their pajamas before washing them was 13 nights for men and 17 nights for women. However, hygiene specialists say that it’s not enough to protect us from the harmful bacteria that these pajamas often gather. Moreover, textiles can contain chemicals that penetrate our skin and irritate it, so it’s much healthier to sleep naked.
3. It improves relationships.
Skin-to-skin contact is proven to increase the release of the “love hormone,” oxytocin in mothers and their babies, which leads to a stronger bond between them. But moreover, as the research claims in the book, Close Encounters: Communication in Relationships: “We feel more connected to someone if they touch us.” So sleeping without any clothes on would provide more time for touching, helping you to feel closer to your partner.
4. It prevents weight gain.
Keeping our bodies colder at night can also help us to stay slimmer. A study showed that cold temperatures increase our calorie-burning abilities since people who slept in the colder rooms burned 75 calories more than those who slept in warmer temperatures. Pajamas definitely make you warmer, so you’d better take them off to prevent gaining extra pounds.
5. It boosts our self-esteem.
Interestingly enough, a study showed that being naked makes us feel better about our bodies, helping us to become more satisfied with our lives. And naturally, nighttime is the best time to practice it, so try sleeping naked — it may affect your self-image, leaving you feeling more confident overall.


brightside--2020-09-29--16 People Who Saw Things That They Didn’t Believe With Their Own Eyes

Many of the things we know about from different stories and books don ’ t quite look like we expected in real life .
Some of them turn out to be strikingly different in shape , size , or even color compared to the things we ’ ve imagined .
In fact , some things may open up from a new side thanks to an inconspicuous detail .
And other things can completely change the perception of the world as we know it .
For example , after learning about where a squid ’ s teeth are located , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll likely perceive these creatures in a whole new way .
This is how a rough diamond looks before cutting and polishing begins .
Golf balls that are cut in half look like this .
These are pieces of the moon and Mars .
“ Squids have teeth in their suction cups that need to be cleaned out before cooking.
” Soda vending machines look like this inside .
Some frogs can be quite impressive in size .
If a ram ’ s horns don ’ t curl , they ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve seen what the freshest cinnamon looks like .
This isn ’ t a frog with wings .
This is just a flying fish photographed in full face .
This is what happens inside a tire when a car is moving .
This is what rice fields may look like from a bird ’ s-eye view .
To create such paintings , Japanese farmers plant different varieties of rice together .
We ’ re used to the fact that trees usually grow on the ground .
But it ’ s not always the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , shiny or shimmering stones appear in our imagination .
However , pieces of these stellar objects actually look like this .
If you look closely at the skull of an Indian elephant , you can finally understand how the ancient Greeks came up with the myth about the one-eyed cyclops .

Many of the things we know about from different stories and books don’t quite look like we expected in real life. Some of them turn out to be strikingly different in shape, size, or even color compared to the things we’ve imagined. In fact, some things may open up from a new side thanks to an inconspicuous detail. And other things can completely change the perception of the world as we know it. For example, after learning about where a squid’s teeth are located, or seeing a real elephant skull, you’ll likely perceive these creatures in a whole new way.
In this compilation, Bright Side has gathered photos that allow you to look at familiar phenomena and objects from an unusual perspective.
This is how a rough diamond looks before cutting and polishing begins.
Golf balls that are cut in half look like this.
These are pieces of the moon and Mars.
“My cactus evaporated, leaving an intact ’exoskeleton.’”
“Squids have teeth in their suction cups that need to be cleaned out before cooking.”
Soda vending machines look like this inside.
Some frogs can be quite impressive in size.
If a ram’s horns don’t curl, they’ll look like this.
Now you’ve seen what the freshest cinnamon looks like.
This isn’t a frog with wings. This is just a flying fish photographed in full face.
This is what happens inside a tire when a car is moving.
This is what rice fields may look like from a bird’s-eye view. To create such paintings, Japanese farmers plant different varieties of rice together.
We’re used to the fact that trees usually grow on the ground. But it’s not always the case.
Ripe jalapeño peppers aren’t green at all.
When we talk about meteorites, shiny or shimmering stones appear in our imagination. However, pieces of these stellar objects actually look like this.
“I held a 10-pound meteorite made of nickel and iron in my hands.”
If you look closely at the skull of an Indian elephant, you can finally understand how the ancient Greeks came up with the myth about the one-eyed cyclops.


brightside--2020-09-29--10 Yoga Poses That Can Strengthen Your Back and Help You Get Rid of That Slouch

Having good posture can prevent headaches , improve circulation and digestion , and even increase the capacity of your lungs .
Sitting incorrectly , slouching , hunching your shoulders , and bending your head down to look at your phone are the things that can ruin your posture .
Luckily , there are some yoga poses that can help you make your back stronger .
We at Bright Side will definitely be practicing these poses daily .
And we hope we ’ ll get good results !
This pose might seem very easy , but the longer you stay in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you can sit in this pose for 7 minutes , you will have a very strong back .
• Put your wrists underneath your shoulders and place your feet in a way that when you lift your hips up , your knees will be right over your ankles .
• Lift your hips up , creating a 90° angle in your legs and your arms .
• For a more advanced version , try reverse plank .
Start in a sitting position , with your wrists underneath your shoulders , and your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• Point your toes down toward the floor , and lift your hips up .
Reverse tabletop and reverse plank can help you strengthen your spine and open your shoulders .
• Lay down on your back with the soles of your feet on the floor and your knees pointing up .
• Reach your hands down alongside your body .
Your fingers should be touching your heels , but you can also place your feet a bit closer or further away .
• Press into your feet and lift your tailbone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with your hips .
In bridge pose , we often use our glutes a lot .
To make sure you ’ re strengthening your back , try to relax your glutes when you ’ re in the lifted position .
That ’ s when you ’ ll feel the muscles of your lower back working .
You can work with your breath , lifting up on the inhale , and coming down on the exhale , or hold this pose in the lifted position .
Is slouching a problem for you ?
What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?

Having good posture can prevent headaches, improve circulation and digestion, and even increase the capacity of your lungs. Sitting incorrectly, slouching, hunching your shoulders, and bending your head down to look at your phone are the things that can ruin your posture. Luckily, there are some yoga poses that can help you make your back stronger.
We at Bright Side will definitely be practicing these poses daily. And we hope we’ll get good results!
1. Staff pose
Sit on the floor with your back straight and legs extended out in front of you.
Place your arms next to your hips and roll your shoulders back and away from your ears. Try to place your whole palm flat to the floor and maybe even press against it.
Keep your legs active, too, by flexing your feet and engaging your leg muscles.
This pose might seem very easy, but the longer you stay in it, the harder it gets. If you can sit in this pose for 7 minutes, you will have a very strong back.
2. Low cobra
Lie down on your belly, place your hands near your ribs, and draw your elbows in.
Lift your chest up off the floor, but try to keep as little weight in your hands as possible. Instead, engage your back muscles.
You can work with your breath, going up on the inhale and down on the exhale.
Another variation of this pose would be to lift both your chest and your hands up off the floor. This way your back will be more active. Try to hold this pose for several in-and-out breaths.
3. Bow pose
Lie down on your stomach.
Reach back for the outside part of your feet or ankles and grab them with your hands.
Lift your chest and legs up off the floor. Try to keep your legs parallel to each other and in line with your hips.
Also, press back with your feet to open up your shoulders. Hold this pose for a couple of breaths.
4. Reverse tabletop and reverse plank
Start in a sitting position.
Put your wrists underneath your shoulders and place your feet in a way that when you lift your hips up, your knees will be right over your ankles.
Lift your hips up, creating a 90° angle in your legs and your arms.
For a more advanced version, try reverse plank. Start in a sitting position, with your wrists underneath your shoulders, and your legs extended out in front of you.
Point your toes down toward the floor, and lift your hips up. Reverse tabletop and reverse plank can help you strengthen your spine and open your shoulders.
5. Bridge pose
Lay down on your back with the soles of your feet on the floor and your knees pointing up.
Reach your hands down alongside your body. Your fingers should be touching your heels, but you can also place your feet a bit closer or further away.
Press into your feet and lift your tailbone up. Keep your knees in line with your hips. In bridge pose, we often use our glutes a lot. To make sure you’re strengthening your back, try to relax your glutes when you’re in the lifted position. That’s when you’ll feel the muscles of your lower back working. You can work with your breath, lifting up on the inhale, and coming down on the exhale, or hold this pose in the lifted position.
6. Locust pose
Start lying on your stomach.
Put your hands alongside your body with your hands reaching back toward your feet.
Lift your chest, arms, and legs up. Try to lift them as high as possible.
You can also reach your arms forward or spread them to the sides. Stay in this pose as long as you can.
7. Sphinx pose
Start lying on your stomach.
Place your elbows right underneath your shoulders. Hands should be resting on the ground, parallel to each other.
Draw your shoulders away from your ears.
Lift your chest and press your hands down and back, toward your hips, as if you were going to drag your body forward.
Keep your legs active, too, with your toes pressing against the floor.
8. Spinal balance
Start in a tabletop position, with your wrists under your shoulders and your knees under your hips.
Extend your right arm forward and your left leg back, keeping them parallel to the floor.
Make sure your spine also stays in a neutral position and doesn’t arch.
Hold this pose for several breaths and return to the tabletop position. Repeat with your left arm and right leg.
9. Chair pose
Start by standing with your feet together or with a little bit of space in between them.
Bend your knees as much as you can, but no lower than if you were sitting in a chair.
Don’t let your back arch, with your tailbone sticking out and ribcage pushing out. Keep your spine in a straight line.
Lift your arms up with your palms facing each other. The higher you lift your arms, the more of a stretch you will feel in your shoulders.
10. Halfway lift with arms lifted
Start in a halfway lift position.
You can keep your legs straight or a little bit bent, but the important thing is to keep your back parallel to the floor.
There are 3 arm variations you can try holding. You can spread your arms to the side, reach them back alongside the body rolling the shoulders back, or extend them forward. Make sure your arms also stay parallel to the floor.


brightside--2020-09-29--What May Happen If You Use Essential Oils Too Often

Essential oils are touted as a remedy for all kinds of things : from skin issues to mental health problems .
Yet these oils aren ’ t as harmless as they seem .
They might smell nice , but their marketing highly oversells their benefits while downplaying the bad parts .
Which are , in fact , pretty negative .
Bright Side advocates for wellness without risks and wants to keep you informed about the dangers lurking behind beauty routines .
Don ’ t forget to check the bonus section , we discuss the steps that can help you deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way there .
Studies show thousands of incidents of essential oil poisoning in past years and more than half of them included children .
Toxicity spreads rapidly , and it only requires a tiny amount of oil to create a life-threatening situation .
It can lead to vomiting , lung injuries , and central nervous system depression .
The worst offender is eucalyptus oil , a few drops of which can result in nausea , stomach pains , and convulsions .
While 80 % of cases were accidental , because the oils were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ syrup , there were still a number of people who took essential oils orally due to misinformation .
There is a phenomenon called gynecomastia — the development of ’ man boobs.
’ It ’ s rare and often has no obvious cause .
Except sometimes it ’ s triggered by lavender and tea tree oils .
A study has proven that essential oils are often to blame for enlarged breast tissue among young boys .
It involved 3 boys who had nothing in common but suddenly appeared breasts and usage of skincare products @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As it turns out , oils can mimic female hormones and suppress the behavior of male ones .
This disrupts the overall hormonal and endocrine balance of the body .
Some essential oils are photosensitizers , which means they increase the skin ’ s vulnerability to sunlight .
It includes the citric oils and the biggest culprit — bergamot oil .
Many citrus fruits contain a compound called furocoumarin , which can cause chemical burns when exposed to sunlight .
In the most severe cases , even a few minutes under the sun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and welts .
And hey , plants produce the furanocoumarin as a defense against animals , insects , and fungi .
Perhaps , we ’ re not welcome either .
The range of essential oil-induced skin issues varies from minor irritations to full-on allergies , like for example , dermatitis .
Allergic reactions lead to hives , rashes , itching , and burning .
The skin itself can also turn dry , scaly , and start to crack .
It ’ s an especially bad idea to use oils on damaged skin since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may be unexpected and unpleasant .
And you should never use undiluted oil : it can be downright dangerous to your skin !
Some essential oils contain additives and impurities that may be harmful to pregnant women .
Their infamous sensitivity to smells and tastes can result in nasty side effects of essential oil use , like nausea , headache , vomiting , and vertigo .
Even the oils applied on the skin can seep into the placenta and affect the baby .
In the worst-case scenario , the pregnancy could end in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reactions to essential oils might affect the eyes and respiratory system .
So , your experience with aromatic oils can cause sneezing , runny nose , and congestion .
Sometimes the allergy gets worse : which means you need to see a doctor as soon as possible .
In the end , being essential doesn ’ t make these oils important or necessary for us .
The problem isn ’ t how dangerous they can be , but how they ’ re marketed .
Much of the hype around the oils springs from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and , therefore , can not be harmful .
Which is untrue , at best .
If we divorce the hype and branding from reality , we can see that essential oils are neither a “ cure-all ” good thing nor a “ scary dangerous ” bad thing .
Some oils do have anti-parasitic and antiseptic properties , can aid with hair issues , and their soothing scents helps relieve stress .
Yet , when misused , they might lead to all the things we discussed above .

Essential oils are touted as a remedy for all kinds of things: from skin issues to mental health problems. Yet these oils aren’t as harmless as they seem. They might smell nice, but their marketing highly oversells their benefits while downplaying the bad parts. Which are, in fact, pretty negative.
Bright Side advocates for wellness without risks and wants to keep you informed about the dangers lurking behind beauty routines. Don’t forget to check the bonus section, we discuss the steps that can help you deal with essential oils in a more safe way there.
1. Poisoning
Studies show thousands of incidents of essential oil poisoning in past years and more than half of them included children. Toxicity spreads rapidly, and it only requires a tiny amount of oil to create a life-threatening situation. It can lead to vomiting, lung injuries, and central nervous system depression. The worst offender is eucalyptus oil, a few drops of which can result in nausea, stomach pains, and convulsions. While 80% of cases were accidental, because the oils were mistaken for liquid medicine, like cough syrup, there were still a number of people who took essential oils orally due to misinformation.
2. Sun-sensitivity
Some essential oils are photosensitizers, which means they increase the skin’s vulnerability to sunlight. It includes the citric oils and the biggest culprit — bergamot oil. Many citrus fruits contain a compound called furocoumarin, which can cause chemical burns when exposed to sunlight. In the most severe cases, even a few minutes under the sun’s rays can result in blisters and welts. And hey, plants produce the furanocoumarin as a defense against animals, insects, and fungi. Perhaps, we’re not welcome either.
3. Skin problems
The range of essential oil-induced skin issues varies from minor irritations to full-on allergies, like for example, dermatitis. Allergic reactions lead to hives, rashes, itching, and burning. The skin itself can also turn dry, scaly, and start to crack. It’s an especially bad idea to use oils on damaged skin since it absorbs more oil and its reaction may be unexpected and unpleasant. And you should never use undiluted oil: it can be downright dangerous to your skin!
4. Pregnancy risks
Some essential oils contain additives and impurities that may be harmful to pregnant women. Their infamous sensitivity to smells and tastes can result in nasty side effects of essential oil use, like nausea, headache, vomiting, and vertigo. Even the oils applied on the skin can seep into the placenta and affect the baby. In the worst-case scenario, the pregnancy could end in miscarriage.
5. Allergies
Skin issues aside, allergic reactions to essential oils might affect the eyes and respiratory system. So, your experience with aromatic oils can cause sneezing, runny nose, and congestion. Sometimes the allergy gets worse: which means you need to see a doctor as soon as possible.
Bonus: Oils aren’t all that bad.
In the end, being essential doesn’t make these oils important or necessary for us. The problem isn’t how dangerous they can be, but how they’re marketed. Much of the hype around the oils springs from the fact that they are natural products, and, therefore, cannot be harmful. Which is untrue, at best. If we divorce the hype and branding from reality, we can see that essential oils are neither a “cure-all” good thing nor a “scary dangerous” bad thing. Some oils do have anti-parasitic and antiseptic properties, can aid with hair issues, and their soothing scents helps relieve stress. Yet, when misused, they might lead to all the things we discussed above.
So the best you can do is: Consult your doctor before using the oils.
Watch how your body reacts to them.
Test a small amount of oil on your arm or leg. This way you can check and see if you have an allergy.
Don’t overuse them.
Don’t be afraid to try them.


brightside--2020-09-29--A Psychologist Reveals How We Teach Our Children to Betray Themselves, and It’s a Bitter Truth

I ’ m sitting in a cafe .
A family sits at the table next to me — a father about 35 years old , his son about 4 years old , and his grandmother , the mother of this father .
They ordered tea with sweet buns and the adults are busy talking .
The boy starts drinking the tea but it ’ s too hot .
He tries to sip it a few times but eventually gives up on it .
He says to the adults , “ It ’ s too hot.
” They don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ says once again , a bit louder , “ It ’ s too hot.
” The grandmother turns to him and says , irritated , “ It ’ s not hot , don ’ t make that up.
” The father touches the cup and tries to do something , but the grandmother distracts him with a question , and he returns to the conversation again leaving his son alone with his problem .
The boy tries to attract attention once again .
The grandmother tells him angrily , “ Enough !
Go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s not hot .
Drink it , we have to leave soon.
” She turns back to the father again .
The boy slowly drinks the tea blowing at it from time to time and eats a bun .
Eventually , they stand up and leave .
On the way , the grandmother berates the boy , “ If you behave like this , we won ’ t take you with us next time.
” Honestly , I would rather berate the grandmother .
Anyway , let ’ s turn our attention to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ learn from this situation ?
• His problems are not important , and neither is he .
• He can ’ t talk about his problems out loud .
• He can ’ t ask for help , he will be either scolded or ignored .
If he does , it ’ ll only get worse .
• He can ’ t trust his own senses and feelings .
Others know better how he should feel in a situation .
• His loved ones can turn away from him just because he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ father won ’ t defend and protect him .
• His father is weaker than his grandmother .
This projection will affect him in his future life .
This list is not exhaustive .
But I think it should be enough to scare us .
This whole situation lasted for about 10 minutes .
I think it ’ s also repeated in different variations at home when family members communicate with each other .
The boy just has to experience a few dozen repetitions , and he will internalize this lesson until the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were all growing up , we heard something similar .
We are the products of this kind of “ upbringing.
” We don ’ t hear ourselves , don ’ t trust ourselves , follow others , and hide our own needs .
When I feel bad in a certain situation or during communication with somebody else , this means only one thing — I feel bad .
This is how I feel , I follow these feelings , and I trust them .
And I have to defend myself by any means @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love for myself .
I don ’ t have to think about why someone makes me feel bad or show them understanding .
I don ’ t have to analyze whether they had a difficult childhood and received psychological trauma , allowing them to treat other people like this .
They have to think for themselves and they are definitely not my responsibility .
If you know how to defend yourself and set boundaries , it reinforces the growth of your self-respect .
While being respectful to yourself , you will be able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the situation through another person ’ s eyes , seeing their reasons , not getting angry with them , accepting them , and forgiving them .
Or not forgiving them .
If you walk this path many times , you ’ ll eventually find a magical fruit — the healthy I-couldn ’ t-care-less attitude .
You can insult me , but I will just shrug my shoulders and think , “ It happens.
” After that , you will begin to accept people the way they are , and you will realize @ @ @ @ @ @ @ girls who were taught by adults to betray themselves .
We all can still feel pain about it .
So , we should avoid multiplying this pain by returning bad feelings .
Since childhood , we have been taught to not trust our feelings .
We were told , “ You can ’ t feel this way , it ’ s not right.
” We have grown up without the ability to distinguish these feelings .
And you can ’ t say out loud that you feel bad , because you will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is so important to learn to trust your own feelings , show them to the world , and talk about them .
Not to everyone , of course , only to the people who can understand you and who won ’ t laugh at you .
After that , you should develop your ability to set boundaries and defend them , even aggressively , if need be .
At first , it will be only aggressively .
You ’ ll learn how to do it in a different way later on .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ much pain in the eyes of the followers of eastern traditions who encourage peace and universal love , even though they smile and show their “ enlightenment.
” They missed 2 stages trying to get to the third stage in one go .
But it doesn ’ t work this way .
You have to follow a certain sequence of steps .

I’m sitting in a cafe. A family sits at the table next to me — a father about 35 years old, his son about 4 years old, and his grandmother, the mother of this father. They ordered tea with sweet buns and the adults are busy talking. The boy starts drinking the tea but it’s too hot. He tries to sip it a few times but eventually gives up on it. He says to the adults, “It’s too hot.” They don’t pay attention to him. The boy says once again, a bit louder, “It’s too hot.” The grandmother turns to him and says, irritated, “It’s not hot, don’t make that up.” The father touches the cup and tries to do something, but the grandmother distracts him with a question, and he returns to the conversation again leaving his son alone with his problem. The boy tries to attract attention once again. The grandmother tells him angrily, “Enough! Go on, drink it. It’s not hot. Drink it, we have to leave soon.” She turns back to the father again. The boy slowly drinks the tea blowing at it from time to time and eats a bun. Eventually, they stand up and leave. On the way, the grandmother berates the boy, “If you behave like this, we won’t take you with us next time.”
Honestly, I would rather berate the grandmother. Anyway, let’s turn our attention to the little boy. What did he learn from this situation? His problems are not important, and neither is he.
He can’t talk about his problems out loud.
He can’t ask for help, he will be either scolded or ignored. If he does, it’ll only get worse.
He can’t trust his own senses and feelings. Others know better how he should feel in a situation.
His loved ones can turn away from him just because he said that he feels bad.
His father won’t defend and protect him.
His father is weaker than his grandmother. This projection will affect him in his future life. This list is not exhaustive. But I think it should be enough to scare us. This whole situation lasted for about 10 minutes. I think it’s also repeated in different variations at home when family members communicate with each other. The boy just has to experience a few dozen repetitions, and he will internalize this lesson until the end of his life.
When we were all growing up, we heard something similar. We are the products of this kind of “upbringing.” We don’t hear ourselves, don’t trust ourselves, follow others, and hide our own needs. When I feel bad in a certain situation or during communication with somebody else, this means only one thing — I feel bad. This is how I feel, I follow these feelings, and I trust them. And I have to defend myself by any means necessary. This is my act of love for myself. I don’t have to think about why someone makes me feel bad or show them understanding. I don’t have to analyze whether they had a difficult childhood and received psychological trauma, allowing them to treat other people like this. They have to think for themselves and they are definitely not my responsibility. If you know how to defend yourself and set boundaries, it reinforces the growth of your self-respect. While being respectful to yourself, you will be able to develop certain abilities, like looking at the situation through another person’s eyes, seeing their reasons, not getting angry with them, accepting them, and forgiving them. Or not forgiving them. If you walk this path many times, you’ll eventually find a magical fruit — the healthy I-couldn’t-care-less attitude.
You can insult me, but I will just shrug my shoulders and think, “It happens.” After that, you will begin to accept people the way they are, and you will realize that we are all little boys and girls who were taught by adults to betray themselves. We all can still feel pain about it. So, we should avoid multiplying this pain by returning bad feelings. Since childhood, we have been taught to not trust our feelings. We were told, “You can’t feel this way, it’s not right.” We have grown up without the ability to distinguish these feelings. And you can’t say out loud that you feel bad, because you will be blamed for it. That is why it is so important to learn to trust your own feelings, show them to the world, and talk about them. Not to everyone, of course, only to the people who can understand you and who won’t laugh at you. After that, you should develop your ability to set boundaries and defend them, even aggressively, if need be. At first, it will be only aggressively. You’ll learn how to do it in a different way later on. That is why you can see so much pain in the eyes of the followers of eastern traditions who encourage peace and universal love, even though they smile and show their “enlightenment.” They missed 2 stages trying to get to the third stage in one go. But it doesn’t work this way. You have to follow a certain sequence of steps.


brightside--2020-09-29--17 People Who Didn’t Expect Surprises, but Life Had Other Plans

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Life is the master of surprises and somehow knows how to present them perfectly .
It can be anything from the sun shrinking our shoes to a stolen toilet .
But fortunately , we know how to face our bad luck in the best way : with our head held high and a little laughter .
1 .
“ My yearbook photo from my first year as a teacher ” 2 .
“ Took 2 months to receive this mushroom grow kit due to a misplaced package slip .
It arrived @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m thinking , ’ Whose kids were in my car ?
’ So I look at the shoe and it ’ s a size 9 .
THE SUN SHRUNK MY SLIDES !
” 4 .
“ My boyfriend didn ’ t consult me before he used regular liquid soap in lieu of dishwasher tablets last night.
” 5 .
“ Sister got some ’ silver ’ wrapping paper to wrap Dad ’ s presents ... ” 6 .
“ We were really excited to use a lime from our lime tree for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Drove 4 hours , hiked 3 hours , and this was my view at the top.
” 8 .
“ Bought my first home from an estate sale .
The previous owners stole the toilet after the final walk-through.
” 9 .
“ Decided to do some cooking outside during Phoenix ’ s 118-degree heatwave today.
” 10 .
“ The chipmunks chose a great place to store their walnuts for winter.
” 11 .
“ My brother wanted a mullet for his senior pictures but I gave him this masterpiece instead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Says it ’ s ’ printed all over ’ and deliberately has the pattern on the outside of the package . ''
14 .
“ I paid extra for Amazon to wrap this surprise birthday present !
!
!
” 15 .
“ This photo my dad took of me at Machu Picchu ” 16 .
“ I ’ ve been buying bay leaves when there was a bay tree right outside my front door .
I ’ ve lived here over a year.
” 17 .
“ When the Christmas card @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

Life is the master of surprises and somehow knows how to present them perfectly. It can be anything from the sun shrinking our shoes to a stolen toilet. But fortunately, we know how to face our bad luck in the best way: with our head held high and a little laughter.
We at Bright Side believe that there’s a universal answer to all of life’s surprises. So let’s chuckle and sort out our failures together.
1. “My yearbook photo from my first year as a teacher”
2. “Took 2 months to receive this mushroom grow kit due to a misplaced package slip. It arrived like this.”
3. “I’m thinking, ’Whose kids were in my car?’ So I look at the shoe and it’s a size 9. THE SUN SHRUNK MY SLIDES!”
4. “My boyfriend didn’t consult me before he used regular liquid soap in lieu of dishwasher tablets last night.”
5. “Sister got some ’silver’ wrapping paper to wrap Dad’s presents...”
6. “We were really excited to use a lime from our lime tree for the first time...”
7. “Drove 4 hours, hiked 3 hours, and this was my view at the top.”
8. “Bought my first home from an estate sale. The previous owners stole the toilet after the final walk-through.”
9. “Decided to do some cooking outside during Phoenix’s 118-degree heatwave today.”
10. “The chipmunks chose a great place to store their walnuts for winter.”
11. “My brother wanted a mullet for his senior pictures but I gave him this masterpiece instead. I fixed it later.”
12. “I’ve been waiting 3 months for this.”
13. " Says it’s ’printed all over’ and deliberately has the pattern on the outside of the package."
14. “I paid extra for Amazon to wrap this surprise birthday present!!!”
15. “This photo my dad took of me at Machu Picchu”
16. “I’ve been buying bay leaves when there was a bay tree right outside my front door. I’ve lived here over a year.”
17. “When the Christmas card photo shoot with the sheep goes wrong”


brightside--2020-09-29--6 Kinds of Child Photos We Shouldn’t Post on Social Media

The era of social media has given us a lot of new phenomena , and one of them is known as sharenting .
Sharenting is a practice when parents seem to overuse social media when sharing their kid ’ s photos and updates with the rest of the world .
While parents may have good intentions while doing so , posting some images of their kids can put them at risk .
School-related pictures that can give hints about where your child studies Back-to-school pictures may seem innocent , but they ’ re not .
Photos showing your child wearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who can identify the school your child is attending simply by looking at the photo .
A uniform is not the only dangerous thing about posting school pictures .
Even little details in the background of the photo , like the school building or a logo of a sports club , can reveal enough information about your kid ’ s location to put them at risk .
Pictures showing your kid with a name tag is another type of photo that can reveal their identity .
If you still want to post such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve blurred out the name on the tag and those present on any other children in the picture .
If you love giving frequent updates about your family life on social media , it ’ s better to make sure the platforms you use for posting pictures don ’ t reveal the metadata of your photos .
Metadata , or EXIF data , contains information about the time and place your picture was taken and can be used to locate your child .
You can also choose to turn off geotagging and metadata @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s also a good idea to check your privacy settings on social media accounts and make sure you only share your kids ’ photos with people you trust .
Once we upload a picture to the Internet , we ’ re no longer in full control of it , and we don ’ t know who can see , copy , or share this picture .
Posting pictures that show the naked or partially covered body of your child can attract online predators , and these photos can also make your children feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them posted on the Internet .
Another kind of photo that can make your child feel embarrassed and frustrated when they see them online are pics showing their misbehavior or other moments of weakness .
Even if the reason for your kid ’ s distress seems funny enough to be shared , remember that for your child , it may be a real tragedy at the moment , and their feelings should not be laughed at .
While trying to protect your kids ’ identity online , don ’ t forget about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t post pictures that show other kids , and if you do so , blur out their faces and any other details that can reveal their identity or location .
The police in Surrey , England made a short video with basic guidelines on how to take a “ safe ” photo of your child , and here are some tips to keep in mind : • Cover your kids ’ names on school bags and name tags .
• Don ’ t show other kids ’ faces in your pictures .

The era of social media has given us a lot of new phenomena, and one of them is known as sharenting. Sharenting is a practice when parents seem to overuse social media when sharing their kid’s photos and updates with the rest of the world. While parents may have good intentions while doing so, posting some images of their kids can put them at risk.
Here at Bright Side, we’d like to tell you about 6 kinds of child photos parents should avoid posting on their various social media accounts.
School-related pictures that can give hints about where your child studies
Back-to-school pictures may seem innocent, but they’re not. Photos showing your child wearing their school uniform can potentially attract predators who can identify the school your child is attending simply by looking at the photo. A uniform is not the only dangerous thing about posting school pictures. Even little details in the background of the photo, like the school building or a logo of a sports club, can reveal enough information about your kid’s location to put them at risk.
Pictures with name tags
Pictures showing your kid with a name tag is another type of photo that can reveal their identity. If you still want to post such a picture, make sure you’ve blurred out the name on the tag and those present on any other children in the picture.
Pictures with metadata and geotagging
If you love giving frequent updates about your family life on social media, it’s better to make sure the platforms you use for posting pictures don’t reveal the metadata of your photos. Metadata, or EXIF data, contains information about the time and place your picture was taken and can be used to locate your child. You can also choose to turn off geotagging and metadata for all your pics. It’s also a good idea to check your privacy settings on social media accounts and make sure you only share your kids’ photos with people you trust.
Pictures that show your child’s uncovered body
Once we upload a picture to the Internet, we’re no longer in full control of it, and we don’t know who can see, copy, or share this picture. Posting pictures that show the naked or partially covered body of your child can attract online predators, and these photos can also make your children feel embarrassed when they grow up and see them posted on the Internet.
Pictures that show tantrums or bad behavior
Another kind of photo that can make your child feel embarrassed and frustrated when they see them online are pics showing their misbehavior or other moments of weakness. Even if the reason for your kid’s distress seems funny enough to be shared, remember that for your child, it may be a real tragedy at the moment, and their feelings should not be laughed at.
Pictures that show other children
While trying to protect your kids’ identity online, don’t forget about the safety of other children. Don’t post pictures that show other kids, and if you do so, blur out their faces and any other details that can reveal their identity or location. The police in Surrey, England made a short video with basic guidelines on how to take a “safe” photo of your child, and here are some tips to keep in mind: Crop out school buildings and playgrounds.
Cover your kids’ names on school bags and name tags.
Don’t show other kids’ faces in your pictures.


brightside--2020-09-30--15+ Pics That Show What It’s Like to Start Your Day on the Wrong Foot

If you ’ re having a bad day , maybe it ’ s because you haven ’ t seen the situations these people have been through yet .
How would you feel if your wedding ring broke , if you were left with the refrigerator door in your hand , or if a bucket of paint fell on your head ?
Some of Reddit ’ s users have experienced these little everyday failures firsthand and told us about them in a funny way .
Because when something goes wrong , it ’ s better to laugh than to cry !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on my finger from scratching my beard.
” 3 .
“ Gas station toilet paper about the width of an iPod shuffle.
” 4 .
“ My mom is a beekeeper , and she accidentally spilled 10 kgs of honey to the floor.
” 6 .
“ Got up in the middle of the night to get a drink of water , and when I opened the fridge the door fell off in my hand.
” 7 .
“ Less than 2 days after moving in , one of my roommates scratched my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” 8 .
“ My bathroom cabinet gave up on life at 5 AM this morning and nearly gave me a heart attack.
” 11 .
“ New guy tried to empty the fryer grease into a plastic bucket.
” 12 .
“ Bought my first home from an estate sale ... previous owners stole the toilet after the final walkthrough.
” 13 .
“ I picked the ladder up forgetting the paint was on top ” 14 .
“ My wife worked for an hour on this peach crisp and burst into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to our house.
” 16 .
“ Put them in the oven on purpose to hide them from kids .
Forgot about them.
” 17 .
“ Came back to my place in the city I work in after a couple of months away and apparently my roommate turned the electricity off when he left but forgot to clean the fridge ... ”

If you’re having a bad day, maybe it’s because you haven’t seen the situations these people have been through yet. How would you feel if your wedding ring broke, if you were left with the refrigerator door in your hand, or if a bucket of paint fell on your head? Some of Reddit’s users have experienced these little everyday failures firsthand and told us about them in a funny way. Because when something goes wrong, it’s better to laugh than to cry!
And that’s why Bright Side made a compilation of pictures proving that your day could really be worse, but even then, it’s better to just laugh it out!
1. “Dropped my wedding ring this morning”
2. “I got a splinter on my finger from scratching my beard.”
3. “Gas station toilet paper about the width of an iPod shuffle.”
4. “My mom is a beekeeper, and she accidentally spilled 10 kgs of honey to the floor.”
5. “Great start to a Monday...”
6. “Got up in the middle of the night to get a drink of water, and when I opened the fridge the door fell off in my hand.”
7. “Less than 2 days after moving in, one of my roommates scratched my new, nonstick pan with metal utensils.”
8. “My bathroom cabinet gave up on life at 5 AM this morning and nearly gave me a heart attack.”
9. “Over 2 months of laundry has generated 32 unmatched socks.”
10. “Our dog peed down the entire hallway today.”
11. “New guy tried to empty the fryer grease into a plastic bucket.”
12. “Bought my first home from an estate sale... previous owners stole the toilet after the final walkthrough.”
13. “I picked the ladder up forgetting the paint was on top”
14. “My wife worked for an hour on this peach crisp and burst into tears right before my parents showed up to our house.”
15. “I just wanted some cheese...”
16. “Put them in the oven on purpose to hide them from kids. Forgot about them.”


brightside--2020-09-30--20+ People Who Don’t Need a Fashion Designers to Put Together a Cool Outfit

There are 2 types of people .
For the first group , it ’ s easier to throw out something old and buy something new , while the second group prefers to remake an old item or make new clothes with their own hands .
And it ’ s not that the former are lazy and the latter are creative .
They just love to work with their hands and are always full of ideas for new outfits .
“ Sometimes you have an idea and can ’ t get away from it .
This idea captured me , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ I made my very first historical costume ( 18th century-inspired ) out of flour sacks and old curtains .
It ’ s self-patterned , hand-sewn , and embroidered.
” “ I made one of those ‘ my rich husband died of mysterious circumstances ’ robes and I ’ ve never felt more powerful.
” “ I made a dress out of old thrifted lace curtains and scrap lining !
” “ I found an old loop scarf and made a dress out of it.
” “ So , I found this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But I thought the fabric was pretty , so I thought I ‘ d make something out of it .
I ‘ m not very experienced , but somehow I made it work .
First I sewed the top part ( just a tube ) and then I somehow managed to cut out an acceptable pattern for the skirt .
This was a little hard because there wasn ‘ t so much fabric left .
After attaching the skirt part to the top part , I attached 2 straps and that ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everything by hand because I ‘ m terrified of our sewing machine and don ’ t know how to use it.
” “ I made this shirt and kerchief combo from 2 men ’ s shirts !
” “ My t-shirt was boring , so I embroidered Michelangelo ’ s David on it.
” I made this apron dress with free fabric from the fabric store.
” “ I was making Belle ’ s ball gown and at some point it got too big for my apartment !
” “ The image of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dior in 1947 wouldn ’ t leave me , so eventually , I made it real.
” “ This dress has 2 layers .
The top layer is made of translucent checked organza that is supported by thick cotton .
Even though the dress seems light and airy , it ’ s quite heavy , and the cotton is so dense that if you add another layer to the bodice , it will successfully work as body armor.
” “ I made my wedding dress .
It ’ s not perfect , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ Self-drafted bomber jacket .
I saw the fabric and knew I had to make something out of it.
” “ I embroidered the first fox to cover a small hole , the second fox was done to keep the first one a company.
” “ I upcycled it from a curtain and blanket I found at Goodwill !
I copied the pattern off of a work jacket.
” “ A self-drafted blouse I made from silk and an antique lace collar .
I love Edwardian fashion , and I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wardrobe more .
”

There are 2 types of people. For the first group, it’s easier to throw out something old and buy something new, while the second group prefers to remake an old item or make new clothes with their own hands. And it’s not that the former are lazy and the latter are creative. They just love to work with their hands and are always full of ideas for new outfits.
At Bright Side, we admire self-made clothing masterpieces and we want you to see them too.
“Made these two looks based on how I grew up in Soweto, a township in South Africa, in tribute to my grandmother.”
“My cousin made this dress using 36 recycled clothes.”
“I made myself a gathered skirt-pinafore convertible thing!”
“Sometimes you have an idea and can’t get away from it. This idea captured me, and I made this skirt in 2 days.”
“The upper skirt is made of semi-wool with embroidery. The lower one is made of gabardine and the 2 ruffles are made of taffeta. The skirt happened to be quite heavy, so I had to strengthen the belt and sew on additional buttons.”
“I made my very first historical costume (18th century-inspired) out of flour sacks and old curtains. It’s self-patterned, hand-sewn, and embroidered.”
“I made one of those ‘my rich husband died of mysterious circumstances’ robes and I’ve never felt more powerful.”
“I made a dress out of old thrifted lace curtains and scrap lining!”
“I found an old loop scarf and made a dress out of it.”
“So, I found this loop scarf which I never wore. But I thought the fabric was pretty, so I thought I‘d make something out of it. I‘m not very experienced, but somehow I made it work. First I sewed the top part (just a tube) and then I somehow managed to cut out an acceptable pattern for the skirt. This was a little hard because there wasn‘t so much fabric left. After attaching the skirt part to the top part, I attached 2 straps and that’s about it. Also, I sewed everything by hand because I‘m terrified of our sewing machine and don’t know how to use it.”
“I made a dress out of a thrifted $2.99 bedsheet!”
“I made this shirt and kerchief combo from 2 men’s shirts!”
“My t-shirt was boring, so I embroidered Michelangelo’s David on it.”
“ I made this apron dress with free fabric from the fabric store.”
“I made my own homecoming dress.”
“I designed, sketched, and made this dress. My grandma was a great help the whole way through, but I picked all the fabrics, flowers, etc. I arranged the flowers and the lights inside the tulle. It’s quite heavy, and weighs around 10 pounds.”
“I was making Belle’s ball gown and at some point it got too big for my apartment!”
“The creation of the dress took a few months, I worked on it in between school and work, whenever I had a spare moment.”
“The image of a woman that was created by Christian Dior in 1947 wouldn’t leave me, so eventually, I made it real.”
“This dress has 2 layers. The top layer is made of translucent checked organza that is supported by thick cotton. Even though the dress seems light and airy, it’s quite heavy, and the cotton is so dense that if you add another layer to the bodice, it will successfully work as body armor.”
“I made my wedding dress. It’s not perfect, but it’s exactly what I wanted.”
“I embroidered a star map onto these jeans!”
“Grid lines are done by machine, and the rest by hand.”
“I made a gold prom dress for my precious daughter.”
“The engagement photo dress I designed and constructed.”
“Self-drafted bomber jacket. I saw the fabric and knew I had to make something out of it.”
“It’s my first crack at a jacket and the first real wearable garment I’ve made for myself! I drafted the pattern myself using a jacket I own as a reference.”
“I embroidered the first fox to cover a small hole, the second fox was done to keep the first one a company.”
“I upcycled it from a curtain and blanket I found at Goodwill! I copied the pattern off of a work jacket.”
“A self-drafted blouse I made from silk and an antique lace collar. I love Edwardian fashion, and I’m trying to incorporate that style into my wardrobe more.”
“I made a dress from a pattern I made myself.”


brightside--2020-09-30--19 Cat Lovers Who Know How to Get Along With Their Pets Perfectly

True cat lovers know how to take an item out of a box being guarded by a cat while avoiding scratches and bites .
They are able to put a fragile vase of flowers on the table without fear that it ’ ll be broken .
They ’ ll find something to occupy their cat with while they aren ’ t at home and they also try to always please their four-legged pet and even anticipate their desires .
“ My wife just wanted to do her puzzle without being bitten.
” “ My left hand is on the steering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my kitty.
” When you like freshly cut flowers , but don ’ t want them to end up on the floor .
“ I need 2 hands to eat .
My Smokey was okay with working as a phone holder for a while ...
He sat like this for about 10 minutes.
” “ My cat is obsessed with these cheap springs .
But they come with sharp ends that need to be trimmed off with nail clippers.
” “ I took my cat to the park for leash training .
Yesterday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tree.
” This is a dummy keyboard .
My cat thinks he ’ s a boss , and everyone is happy .
One laptop is also not enough when you seriously need to do some work .
And if you can ’ t get the cat off the couch , you can create a photo masterpiece in Michelangelo ’ s style and feel like God .
“ My girlfriend ’ s cat has decided he ’ s obsessed with me and now , we wake up like this every morning.
” “ When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ few days , I sing to my cat through messenger .
She started falling asleep in front of the camera waiting to hear my voice .
So cute.
” “ I got a backpack so my cat can sunbathe .
Today , she doesn ’ t want to be on a leash.
” “ My cat likes it when we help him stretch .
And he started sticking out his tongue when we do it for him.
” “ I took this hippo home together with my kitten .
The animal shelter said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If there is a cat at home , you can ’ t sit on the pillow without looking inside the cover first .
“ My friend got her old cat a kitten.
” “ I made my kitten a sweater so he wouldn ’ t get chilly with the A/C on .
It seems that now , he feels pretty macho.
” “ My cat ’ s new living room is cozier than my own.
” Last week , all cats were “ stupid ” and now , “ our kitty-witty likes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not the left one.
” I got 2 mice instead of a TV for Tae , because a good slave should entertain their cat .
Tae approved “ the TV.
” She spent hours sitting and staring at the cage in which the mice were hustling .
Sometimes , she gently touched them with her paw , without showing her claws .
The mice ran in the wheel , carried food , and enjoyed their life .
Over time , their population has grown to 20 mice .
Once , I was cleaning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mice went everywhere !
The apartment is large , there are plenty of cracks and wardrobes , and there are 2 other hunters in the house — a toy terrier and another cat , Tikhon .
I accepted the situation , thinking that I would never see these mice alive ever again .
It was quiet for 3 days until one night , I heard “ meow ” uttered in a strange voice .
Tae was sitting in the middle of the room with a mouse in her mouth .
Tae spat the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disappeared into the night .
The next deep-chested “ meow ” woke me up 2 hours later .
I got the vase .
Tae spat a slobbery mouse into it and made sure I put it back in the cage .
On the second day , I put a deep bowl near my bed .
— Meow !
— It ’ s time to take the bowl and carry the mouse .

True cat lovers know how to take an item out of a box being guarded by a cat while avoiding scratches and bites. They are able to put a fragile vase of flowers on the table without fear that it’ll be broken. They’ll find something to occupy their cat with while they aren’t at home and they also try to always please their four-legged pet and even anticipate their desires.
The Bright Side editorial team was impressed by the tricks that cat owners use to please their favorite pets. So we decided to publish a compilation of users’ photos in which cats run the show, and you’ll also find a corresponding story in the bonus part.
“My wife just wanted to do her puzzle without being bitten.”
“My left hand is on the steering wheel and my right hand is on my kitty.”
When you like freshly cut flowers, but don’t want them to end up on the floor.
“I need 2 hands to eat. My Smokey was okay with working as a phone holder for a while... He sat like this for about 10 minutes.”
“My cat is obsessed with these cheap springs. But they come with sharp ends that need to be trimmed off with nail clippers.”
“I took my cat to the park for leash training. Yesterday was the first time he climbed a tree.”
This is a dummy keyboard. My cat thinks he’s a boss, and everyone is happy.
One laptop is also not enough when you seriously need to do some work.
And if you can’t get the cat off the couch, you can create a photo masterpiece in Michelangelo’s style and feel like God.
“My girlfriend’s cat has decided he’s obsessed with me and now, we wake up like this every morning.”
“When I’m going away for a few days, I sing to my cat through messenger. She started falling asleep in front of the camera waiting to hear my voice. So cute.”
“I got a backpack so my cat can sunbathe. Today, she doesn’t want to be on a leash.”
“My cat likes it when we help him stretch. And he started sticking out his tongue when we do it for him.”
“I took this hippo home together with my kitten. The animal shelter said that they would only leave together.”
If there is a cat at home, you can’t sit on the pillow without looking inside the cover first.
“My friend got her old cat a kitten.”
“I made my kitten a sweater so he wouldn’t get chilly with the A/C on. It seems that now, he feels pretty macho.”
“My cat’s new living room is cozier than my own.”
Last week, all cats were “stupid” and now, “our kitty-witty likes to be held on the right shoulder and not the left one.”
Bonus: TV mice
I got 2 mice instead of a TV for Tae, because a good slave should entertain their cat. Tae approved “the TV.” She spent hours sitting and staring at the cage in which the mice were hustling. Sometimes, she gently touched them with her paw, without showing her claws. The mice ran in the wheel, carried food, and enjoyed their life. Over time, their population has grown to 20 mice. Once, I was cleaning the cage and dropped the tray. Mice went everywhere! The apartment is large, there are plenty of cracks and wardrobes, and there are 2 other hunters in the house — a toy terrier and another cat, Tikhon. I accepted the situation, thinking that I would never see these mice alive ever again. It was quiet for 3 days until one night, I heard “meow” uttered in a strange voice. Tae was sitting in the middle of the room with a mouse in her mouth. I yelled, “Spit it out!” Tae spat the mice out. A completely intact mouse disappeared into the night. The next deep-chested “meow” woke me up 2 hours later. I got the vase. Tae spat a slobbery mouse into it and made sure I put it back in the cage. On the second day, I put a deep bowl near my bed. — Meow! — It’s time to take the bowl and carry the mouse. — Meow!
This is what the fugitives looked like after they were taken out of the mouth of a predator. Tae caught them all. Very gently. They are her mice anyway. © BabylonFire / Pikabu


brightside--2020-09-30--Feedback From Other People Won’t Help You Work Better, a Study Says

We are used to thinking that getting feedback will help us grow .
But Harvard researchers discovered that this isn ’ t the best strategy .
They ran several experiments that showed surprising results : asking for advice , instead of feedback , is much more helpful .
We at Bright Side were astonished to find out that feedback can sometimes hold you back from achieving the best results , and here are 6 reasons why .
1 .
Feedback is often too vague .
The feedback we receive is often too unclear and doesn ’ t highlight what we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , vague feedback can hold women back from developing their careers .
Men usually receive specific guidance while women are less likely to get detailed feedback .
Another study shows that minority students get less critical feedback from evaluators because they don ’ t want to appear prejudiced .
2 .
Feedback is usually in the form of praise .
When you ask people to provide feedback , they generally tend to give praise .
An experiment showed that students , when asked to evaluate a course at the end of the year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like , “ This faculty ’ s content and style of teaching was very good.
” Feedback given to women usually highlights that they are generally doing a good job .
3 .
Feedback is often associated with evaluation .
We often link giving feedback to evaluation .
This happens because , at school , we usually receive feedback with grades .
When we grow up and start building a career , we get feedback in the form of performance evaluations .
So when people are asked to give feedback , they think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ past rather than possible future actions .
4 .
The advice focuses on what can be done .
When asked for advice , people usually focus less on the evaluation and more on what can be done in the future .
You can ’ t change the past , but your future depends on the actions you take right now .
Studies show that people who give advice focus more on opportunities that you can improve upon .
When people are asked to give advice instead of feedback , they usually give more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
For example , the same experiment , with the students that were asked to evaluate the course , showed that asking for advice resulted in detailed explanations of what worked and what didn ’ t .
Do you remember the last time you were given advice instead of feedback ?
Did you find it helpful ?

We are used to thinking that getting feedback will help us grow. But Harvard researchers discovered that this isn’t the best strategy. They ran several experiments that showed surprising results: asking for advice, instead of feedback, is much more helpful.
We at Bright Side were astonished to find out that feedback can sometimes hold you back from achieving the best results, and here are 6 reasons why.
1. Feedback is often too vague.
The feedback we receive is often too unclear and doesn’t highlight what we can improve on. According to research, vague feedback can hold women back from developing their careers. Men usually receive specific guidance while women are less likely to get detailed feedback. Another study shows that minority students get less critical feedback from evaluators because they don’t want to appear prejudiced.
2. Feedback is usually in the form of praise.
When you ask people to provide feedback, they generally tend to give praise. An experiment showed that students, when asked to evaluate a course at the end of the year, often gave general praising remarks, like, “This faculty’s content and style of teaching was very good.” Feedback given to women usually highlights that they are generally doing a good job.
3. Feedback is often associated with evaluation.
We often link giving feedback to evaluation. This happens because, at school, we usually receive feedback with grades. When we grow up and start building a career, we get feedback in the form of performance evaluations. So when people are asked to give feedback, they think more about how others performed in the past rather than possible future actions.
4. The advice focuses on what can be done.
When asked for advice, people usually focus less on the evaluation and more on what can be done in the future. You can’t change the past, but your future depends on the actions you take right now. Studies show that people who give advice focus more on opportunities that you can improve upon.
5. Advice gives you a detailed explanation.
When people are asked to give advice instead of feedback, they usually give more details of what needs to be improved. For example, the same experiment, with the students that were asked to evaluate the course, showed that asking for advice resulted in detailed explanations of what worked and what didn’t.


brightside--2020-09-30--25 Pictures That Are a Real Treat for True Perfectionists

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Anyone who has never felt the need to tidy up a shelf upon seeing something disorganized should cast the first stone — and we bet that no one dared to .
If you ’ re amazed by perfection too often , you just might be a perfectionist .
But don ’ t worry , we all like to see everything arranged by color , size , and type from time to time , right ?
And that ’ s exactly why we thought we ’ d make your day even more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Side put together especially for you .
You ’ ll see some of the most perfect and oddly satisfying things we found out there on the Internet .
3 .
“ This wrapping paper is so perfectly folded that I think I ’ m going to cry.
” 4 .
“ I don ’ t think I ’ d dare scramble these eggs , even if that means I can ’ t have pancakes today.
” 5 .
The best way to start a diet : not wanting to eat the pizza because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I ’ d rather be cold this winter than mess this up.
” 9 .
“ The box fits perfectly in the other box !
” 10 .
“ I ’ m joining the military soon , and I felt compelled to organize my stuff after their first wash. ” 11 .
“ The way these apples are stacked at my local grocery store ” 13 .
“ The way these fit and stack ” 14 .
“ Was almost halfway done when I realized my olives were tightly and neatly stacked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at how the color of this plant changes gradually .
17 .
What an amazing surprise for breakfast !
18 .
The perfect way to stack clothes in the washing machine 20 .
Think of something you would love to stare at for hours and hours ... 21 .
“ The sky as the sun set today in Northern Colorado ” 24 .
“ The way the water beads stack up the wall ” 25 .
“ This pile of books became this bookshelf today .
”

Anyone who has never felt the need to tidy up a shelf upon seeing something disorganized should cast the first stone — and we bet that no one dared to. If you’re amazed by perfection too often, you just might be a perfectionist. But don’t worry, we all like to see everything arranged by color, size, and type from time to time, right?
And that’s exactly why we thought we’d make your day even more perfect with this small compilation that Bright Side put together especially for you. You’ll see some of the most perfect and oddly satisfying things we found out there on the Internet.
1. “This water bottle display”
2. “An oddly satisfying squash”
3. “This wrapping paper is so perfectly folded that I think I’m going to cry.”
4. “I don’t think I’d dare scramble these eggs, even if that means I can’t have pancakes today.”
5. The best way to start a diet: not wanting to eat the pizza because it looks too nice!
6. “Crayons I saw in a restaurant”
7. “Green onion gradient”
8. “I’d rather be cold this winter than mess this up.”
9. “The box fits perfectly in the other box!”
10. “I’m joining the military soon, and I felt compelled to organize my stuff after their first wash.”
11. “The way these apples are stacked at my local grocery store”
12. “Sunny afternoon in the shade”
13. “The way these fit and stack”
14. “Was almost halfway done when I realized my olives were tightly and neatly stacked in this jar.”
15. Look at how the color of this plant changes gradually.
16. So smoothly hedged
17. What an amazing surprise for breakfast!
18. The perfect way to stack clothes in the washing machine
19. A perfect cycle: from flower to fruit
20. Think of something you would love to stare at for hours and hours... Me:
21. “The sky as the sun set today in Northern Colorado”
22. “My daughter’s aligned colored pencils create the perfect bar chart of descending use.”
23. “Are these lemon bars perfect or what?”
24. “The way the water beads stack up the wall”
25. “This pile of books became this bookshelf today.”
Did you enjoy seeing so much perfection in a single picture? Have you ever taken pictures like these? Don’t hesitate to share them with us, we’d love to see your perfectionist side!


brightside--2020-09-30--20 Times People Wanted to Feel Nostalgic but Ended up Laughing at Their Childhood Photos

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Childhood and adolescence are a great time , and each of us remembers these years with love and warmth .
But if you saved your childhood or teenage photos , you have a chance to have a good laugh .
After all , these pictures are among the most awkward and ludicrous photos in a person ’ s entire life .
1 .
“ I cut my own bangs .
I was also really afraid of blinking during the photoshoot for some reason.
” 2 .
“ When I was 16 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with all kinds of musical merchandise .
But it seems that I spent more than I earned there.
” 3 .
“ Control yourself , ladies !
This handsome guy is already taken.
” 4 .
“ My sister and I wore these T-shirts in middle school .
Yes , we also used to cut our own hair.
” 5 .
“ It ’ s the year 1995 .
I ’ m 8 years old , but I look like a middle-aged librarian.
” 6 .
“ I am 16 in this photo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t doubt my resemblance to Monica Bellucci.
” 7 .
“ The year is 1999 .
We thought we were cool.
” 8 .
“ My boyfriend was a rebel in the 10th grade .
His mom cried when she received this school picture.
” 9 .
“ My friend and I did a photoshoot to convince random people on the internet that we were in a cool band .
We had no interest in actually being in a band.
” 10 .
“ My friends refer to this picture as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is everything you need to know about my school years.
” 12 .
“ I ’ m 14 in this photo .
I made my mom take this picture , and then I didn ’ t hesitate to take the film for printing and put this photo in our family album.
” 14 .
“ This was my first recital .
And I truly loved the fringe and sequins.
” 15 .
`` My mom found a photo where I ’ m 18 .
All I could say was , “ Oh my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” 16 .
“ We lived near a ski resort .
The more you skied , the cooler you were considered .
As you can imagine , I was the coolest girl in school.
” 17 .
“ I graduated from high school in 2009 , but it seems I took my prom too seriously.
” 19 .
“ I ’ m 8 or 9 years old , and I ’ m playing the role of Marie Antoinette .
And yes , I ’ m a guy.
” 20 .
“ I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I look like a 40-year-old accountant .
”

Childhood and adolescence are a great time, and each of us remembers these years with love and warmth. But if you saved your childhood or teenage photos, you have a chance to have a good laugh. After all, these pictures are among the most awkward and ludicrous photos in a person’s entire life.
We at Bright Side adore people who are capable of self-depreciation. And 20 of these brave people shared their most outstanding childhood photos.
1. “I cut my own bangs. I was also really afraid of blinking during the photoshoot for some reason.”
2. “When I was 16, I worked part-time in a store with all kinds of musical merchandise. But it seems that I spent more than I earned there.”
3. “Control yourself, ladies! This handsome guy is already taken.”
4. “My sister and I wore these T-shirts in middle school. Yes, we also used to cut our own hair.”
“If you think I’m ugly wait until you see my identical twin...”
5. “It’s the year 1995. I’m 8 years old, but I look like a middle-aged librarian.”
6. “I am 16 in this photo. For some reason, I didn’t doubt my resemblance to Monica Bellucci.”
7. “The year is 1999. We thought we were cool.”
8. “My boyfriend was a rebel in the 10th grade. His mom cried when she received this school picture.”
9. “My friend and I did a photoshoot to convince random people on the internet that we were in a cool band. We had no interest in actually being in a band.”
10. “My friends refer to this picture as the ‘Water Demon.’ And this photo is everything you need to know about my school years.”
11. “I was told to act natural.”
12. “I’m 14 in this photo. I made my mom take this picture, and then I didn’t hesitate to take the film for printing and put this photo in our family album.”
13. “I refused to accept that long hair didn’t suit me.”
14. “This was my first recital. And I truly loved the fringe and sequins.”
15. "My mom found a photo where I’m 18. All I could say was, “Oh my God, what is that creature?”
16. “We lived near a ski resort. The more you skied, the cooler you were considered. As you can imagine, I was the coolest girl in school.”
17. “I graduated from high school in 2009, but it seems I took my prom too seriously.”
18. “4 years of hair blunders!”
19. “I’m 8 or 9 years old, and I’m playing the role of Marie Antoinette. And yes, I’m a guy.”
20. “I’m 6 years old here, but I look like a 40-year-old accountant.”


brightside--2020-09-30--10 Celebrity Couples Who Like to Keep Their Love Life Lowkey

While it is normal for celebrities to put their love life on public display , there are some who rarely talk about their significant other .
Their priority is keeping their relationship away from the eyes of media and spending quality time together , without making a big deal out of it .
Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor have been dating for nearly 6 years now .
Their 32-year age gap has raised quite a few eyebrows , but according to Sarah , it ’ s because of people ’ s ageist mentality , which needs to change .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2006 and they soon began dating .
They got married shortly after and now have 2 children together .
Lily Allen , 35 , recently got married to her partner David Harbor , 45 , in Las Vegas .
They dated for a year and were spotted on numerous public occasions together .
Dave and Alison met in 2011 on a date set up by their mutual friends and they totally hit it off .
The couple has been happily married since 2017 .
2-time Oscar-nominated actress who is famous for playing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She met her husband , who is an assistant director , in 2014 and they fell in love and tied the knot 2 years later .
When Megan showed up in MGK ’ s music video , it truly shocked his fans .
They met while filming a movie called Midnight in the Switchgrass and built an instant connection .
In a recent interview , Kelly admitted that this is the first time he ’ s been in love .
On the other hand , Megan shared a photo of the couple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is yours.
” Even though Taylor has been quite public about her previous relationships , she ’ s keeping her latest one with this English actor under wraps .
The couple has reportedly been together for 3 years now .
This Oscar-winning actress and SNL director Dave McCary have been together since 2017 , but there are hardly any photos of them together .
They are rarely spotted on dates , but that doesn ’ t mean they love each other any less .
After dating for three years , they recently got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ filming the indie movie Sky together and this instantly ignited rumors that they were dating .
It was in 2018 that they made their first red carpet appearance and confirmed their relationship , which is still going strong .
They have a daughter together .
This couple doesn ’ t let their 21 year age gap bother them and keeps their relationship really lowkey .
They ’ ve been dating for more than a year now and are even fostering a puppy together .

While it is normal for celebrities to put their love life on public display, there are some who rarely talk about their significant other. Their priority is keeping their relationship away from the eyes of media and spending quality time together, without making a big deal out of it.
Bright Side has chosen 10 of these couples who are all about love, not publicity.
1. Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor
Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor have been dating for nearly 6 years now. Their 32-year age gap has raised quite a few eyebrows, but according to Sarah, it’s because of people’s ageist mentality, which needs to change.
2. Hugh Dancy and Claire Danes
The Homeland star met the Hannibal fame actor in 2006 and they soon began dating. They got married shortly after and now have 2 children together.
3. Lily Allen and David Harbor
Lily Allen, 35, recently got married to her partner David Harbor, 45, in Las Vegas. They dated for a year and were spotted on numerous public occasions together.
4. Dave Franco and Alison Brie
Dave and Alison met in 2011 on a date set up by their mutual friends and they totally hit it off. The couple has been happily married since 2017.
5. Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley
2-time Oscar-nominated actress who is famous for playing Harley Quinn — Margot is actually married. She met her husband, who is an assistant director, in 2014 and they fell in love and tied the knot 2 years later.
6. Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly
When Megan showed up in MGK’s music video, it truly shocked his fans. They met while filming a movie called Midnight in the Switchgrass and built an instant connection. In a recent interview, Kelly admitted that this is the first time he’s been in love. On the other hand, Megan shared a photo of the couple and captioned it, “My heart is yours.”
7. Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn
Even though Taylor has been quite public about her previous relationships, she’s keeping her latest one with this English actor under wraps. The couple has reportedly been together for 3 years now.
8. Emma Stone and Dave McCary
This Oscar-winning actress and SNL director Dave McCary have been together since 2017, but there are hardly any photos of them together. They are also rarely spotted on dates, but that doesn’t mean they love each other any less. After dating for 3 years, they recently got married.
9. Norman Reedus and Diane Kruger
Diane and Norman met while filming the indie movie Sky together and this instantly ignited rumors that they were dating. It was in 2018 that they made their first red carpet appearance and confirmed their relationship, which is still going strong. They have a daughter together.
10. Florence Pugh and Zach Braff
This couple doesn’t let their 21 year age gap bother them and keeps their relationship really lowkey. They’ve been dating for more than a year now and are even fostering a puppy together.
Bonus: Couples who’ve stayed together for decades
Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick
Sarah Jessica Parker met Matthew Broderick when they both performed with the same theater company. They married in 1997 and the ceremony was officiated by Matthew’s sister. Sarah believes that not talking about their marriage helps make it strong.
Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn
Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn have been together since Valentine’s Day 1983. They have never been married, but their relationship has lasted for over 37 years now. In an interview, Goldie answered a question about their relationship: “For me, I chose to stay. Kurt chose to stay, and we like the choice.” They have a common child and their kids from previous marriages. Now they’re grandparents to 6 grandchildren.
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter
Jimmy Carter started dating Rosalynn Smith in 1945. That next year, she canceled her plans to continue her education and agreed to marry Jimmy instead. In 2019, they officially became the longest-married presidential couple in the USA.