brightside--2020-11-09--18 People Who Got an Extra Blessing From Mother Nature

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Some people are born with a wow-factor , something that makes @ @ @ @ @ are such people , each stunning us with their looks .
Many of them can @ @ @ @ @ genetics , captivating us with their freckled eyes , unibrows , and birthmarks .
But @ @ @ @ @ us have something special that sets us apart from anyone else .
1 .
She @ @ @ @ @ .
3 .
“ A birthmark that developed under my skin ” 9 .
This @ @ @ @ @ an eye looks like .
13 .
She was born with elf ears !
14 @ @ @ @ @ a white eyebrow and eyelashes .
16 .
“ A month later and she still @ @ @ @ @ was born with.
” 17 .
“ One of my adult teeth never came in @ @ @ @ @ My left eye being invaded by my iris ”

Some people are born with a wow-factor, something that makes them uniquely themselves. Here are such people, each stunning us with their looks. Many of them can turn heads with their strong genetics, captivating us with their freckled eyes, unibrows, and birthmarks. But of course, all of us have something special that sets us apart from anyone else.
Bright Side is celebrating everyone’s individual looks by sharing these mesmerizing photos that prove how special we all can be.
1. She was born with this hair.
2. Her powerful unibrow
3. “A birthmark that developed under my skin”
4. This woman’s incredible eyes
5. The actor, Javier Botet, who played Slender Man
6. “My friend’s baby was born with Conan O’Brien’s hair!”
7. “The freckles in my eye”
8. “Hi Reddit, I have dermatographia.”
9. This is what a scar on an eye looks like.
10. This man’s elegant lion’s mane
11. His perfectly formed birthmark
12. This man’s incredibly long lashes
13. She was born with elf ears!
14. She was born with a white eyebrow and eyelashes.
15. “My fingers all bend upward!”
16. “A month later and she still has all the hair she was born with.”
17. “One of my adult teeth never came in...”
18. “My left eye being invaded by my iris”


brightside--2020-11-09--10 Things Chinese People Do That Can Make You Feel Like You’re Visiting a Parallel Universe

While most police forces around the world train dogs for protection , in China , the police prefer to leave it up to geese to keep an eye on them .
Keep reading and you ’ ll discover 9 more Chinese practices and routines that are likely unknown to the Western world .
1 .
Gifts must be refused a few times before they ’ re accepted .
No matter how popular or loved gifts are in China , when Chinese people are offered presents , it ’ s customary that they refuse them at least once before accepting them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t like the present , but to them , it ’ s simply the polite thing to do .
Chinese people don ’ t like when other people buy them expensive gifts , and in many cases , this can be considered bribery .
So , if you decide to gift someone with a classic red envelope , make sure not to include a large amount of money in it .
2 .
Many women wear face-kinis to the beach .
Having a clear , white complexion has always been an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The sun is obviously the enemy of that , which is why face-kinis were invented back in 2004 and are now worn mostly in coastal areas .
Not only do they protect women ’ s faces from sun exposure but also from jellyfish and algae .
3 .
Police will sometimes use geese instead of watchdogs .
It may sound weird , but in places like the Xinjiang province , police will sometimes use domesticated geese instead of dogs .
This happens because geese can be loud and aggressive , while still having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ territorial and won ’ t stop flapping their wings and screaming until an intruder is gone .
4 .
People take naps pretty much anywhere .
In China , most people work many hours every week , sometimes with no day off .
This is why it ’ s understandable that they take naps during the day anywhere they happen to be .
Whether it ’ s at their work station , on the train , or even on a street bench , they ’ ll never hesitate to shut their eyes for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know best not to disturb them .
5 .
They like to spit in public .
While spitting is considered rude in Western countries , in China , it ’ s thought to be a cleansing action .
It wasn ’ t until recent years that many campaigns were started to teach people to refrain from this habit , mainly for sanitary reasons .
The city of Beijing , in particular , imposed a fee of 50 yuan ( around $ 6.50 ) for anyone who was caught spitting in public before the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to cry on purpose a week before her wedding .
This ancient custom has been followed in many areas of Southwest China ’ s Sichuan Province for centuries now , dating back to the Warring States Period ( 475 BCE to 221 BCE ) .
The story says that a mother cried at her daughter ’ s feet at the end of her wedding , begging for her not to leave her .
Nowadays , in areas still following the practice , brides are required to cry every day during the week or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wedding .
In the past years , the bride was also required to cry during her wedding , otherwise , she would be the laughing stock of her village .
Drinking boiling hot water might seem impossible to some people , but Chinese people believe that it can treat all kinds of ailments , from the common cold to cholera .
This tradition goes back to the fourth century BCE when people thought that by drinking hot water , the ying ( good ) and yang ( bad ) elements of the body @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yang elements took over , the human body would be more susceptible to disease and colds .
Nowadays , hot water can be found in most communal spaces , such as train stations and airports .
8 .
Leaving some food on their plate is a good sign .
In many countries , like India and Japan , leaving unfinished food on your plate may indicate that you didn ’ t enjoy your meal .
In China , the same action means that you ’ re still hungry and your host didn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in 2020 , the country launched “ The Clean Plate ” campaign in an effort to reduce food waste after President Xi Jinping found the amounts of food that had been disposed of to be shocking .
9 .
It ’ s very common for people to wear pajamas in public .
The pajamas that the Western world wears first appeared in China in the twentieth century and were quite expensive to get .
Only rich people could afford them and wearing them in public was a way to show off their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone can afford pajamas , wearing them outside one ’ s home is a matter of high status .
It simply means that someone doesn ’ t have to work .
10 .
The Red Yao women cut their hair once in their lifetime .
Huangluo Yao is a picturesque Chinese village hidden in nature where the Red Yao people reside .
The village only has 600 residents from 78 different families .
But the reason it is world-famous is because of its women ’ s hair .
Their locks can grow up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 2 pounds !
The secret to the great length is a concoction made of fermented rice water blended with pomelo skins and tea plant seed oil that they use to rinse their hair with after washing it .

While most police forces around the world train dogs for protection, in China, the police prefer to leave it up to geese to keep an eye on them. Keep reading and you’ll discover 9 more Chinese practices and routines that are likely unknown to the Western world.
Bright Side would like to take you on a small trip to China to show you some of the most unique traditions and habits that Chinese people stay loyal to.
1. Gifts must be refused a few times before they’re accepted.
No matter how popular or loved gifts are in China, when Chinese people are offered presents, it’s customary that they refuse them at least once before accepting them. It’s not because they don’t like the present, but to them, it’s simply the polite thing to do. Chinese people don’t like when other people buy them expensive gifts, and in many cases, this can be considered bribery. So, if you decide to gift someone with a classic red envelope, make sure not to include a large amount of money in it.
2. Many women wear facekinis to the beach.
Having a clear, white complexion has always been an ideal beauty standard for Chinese women. The sun is obviously the enemy of that, which is why face-kinis were invented back in 2004 and are now worn mostly in coastal areas. Not only do they protect women’s faces from sun exposure but also from jellyfish and algae.
3. Police will sometimes use geese instead of watchdogs.
It may sound weird, but in places like the Xinjiang province, police will sometimes use domesticated geese instead of dogs. This happens because geese can be loud and aggressive, while still having great vision. They can get very territorial and won’t stop flapping their wings and screaming until an intruder is gone.
4. People take naps pretty much anywhere.
In China, most people work many hours every week, sometimes with no day off. This is why it’s understandable that they take naps during the day anywhere they happen to be. Whether it’s at their work station, on the train, or even on a street bench, they’ll never hesitate to shut their eyes for a few minutes. Those passing by know best not to disturb them.
5. They like to spit in public.
While spitting is considered rude in Western countries, in China, it’s thought to be a cleansing action. It wasn’t until recent years that many campaigns were started to teach people to refrain from this habit, mainly for sanitary reasons. The city of Beijing, in particular, imposed a fee of 50 yuan (around $6.50) for anyone who was caught spitting in public before the Olympics.
6. A bride needs to cry on purpose a week before her wedding.
This ancient custom has been followed in many areas of Southwest China’s Sichuan Province for centuries now, dating back to the Warring States Period (475 BCE to 221 BCE). The story says that a mother cried at her daughter’s feet at the end of her wedding, begging for her not to leave her. Nowadays, in areas still following the practice, brides are required to cry every day during the week or even the month leading up to her wedding. In the past years, the bride was also required to cry during her wedding, otherwise, she would be the laughing stock of her village.
7. Chinese people drink boiling hot water.
Drinking boiling hot water might seem impossible to some people, but Chinese people believe that it can treat all kinds of ailments, from the common cold to cholera. This tradition goes back to the fourth century BCE when people thought that by drinking hot water, the ying (good) and yang (bad) elements of the body would become balanced. In case the yang elements took over, the human body would be more susceptible to disease and colds. Nowadays, hot water can be found in most communal spaces, such as train stations and airports.
8. Leaving some food on their plate is a good sign.
In many countries, like India and Japan, leaving unfinished food on your plate may indicate that you didn’t enjoy your meal. In China, the same action means that you’re still hungry and your host didn’t offer you enough food. However, in 2020, the country launched “The Clean Plate” campaign in an effort to reduce food waste after President Xi Jinping found the amounts of food that had been disposed of to be shocking.
9. It’s very common for people to wear pajamas in public.
The pajamas that the Western world wears first appeared in China in the twentieth century and were quite expensive to get. Only rich people could afford them and wearing them in public was a way to show off their wealth. Even nowadays, when almost everyone can afford pajamas, wearing them outside one’s home is a matter of high status. It simply means that someone doesn’t have to work.
10. The Red Yao women cut their hair once in their lifetime.
Huangluo Yao is a picturesque Chinese village hidden in nature where the Red Yao people reside. The village only has 600 residents from 78 different families. But the reason it is world-famous is because of its women’s hair. Their locks can grow up to 5 feet long and weigh up to 2 pounds! The secret to the great length is a concoction made of fermented rice water blended with pomelo skins and tea plant seed oil that they use to rinse their hair with after washing it.


brightside--2020-11-10--20 Questionable Things Solved by Strangers on the Internet

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Sometimes older versions of familiar everyday things look nothing like their modern equivalents .
Furthermore , even modern things can change with time into something absolutely unrecognizable .
Go on and try to guess what an ancient cardholder or innovative flytrap looks like .
Thankfully , when Google fails you , you can always ask people on the Internet about mysterious things and their purposes .
1 .
“ Found this in the store .
It ’ s all made of wood with 11 colors and 2 pieces each .
What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do ?
” 2 .
“ What is this wooden ball with dice-like imprints ?
” 3 .
“ A large machine in a residential neighborhood on the Oregon coast ” 4 .
“ Found in an old cabinet , made entirely of glass with narrowing holes all the way through ” 5 .
“ A wooden wiener dog where the tail end is removable and the body is hollow — is this more than a decoration ?
” 6 .
“ This was found in an old toolshed .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sort of tool ?
” 7 .
“ I found this room in an abandoned building .
What could this building have been for and what are these things hanging from the ceiling ?
” 8 .
“ Found this in the yard of an old farmhouse.
” 9 .
“ Possibly a kitchen item ?
Found it in a bag of kitchen things .
It can be compressed by gripping.
” 10 .
“ Spotted in a Culver ’ s between the wall and a fridge ” 11 .
“ What is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was from Morocco and made by a Tunisian craftsman.
” 12 .
“ This was given to us when my father-in-law passed away , and we don ’ t know what it is !
” 13 .
“ Saw this at a local school next to a bike rack .
What is it ?
” 14 .
“ Found this at Goodwill for $ 2 .
Only 5×2 inches and very ornate.
” 15 .
“ Found on Pacific Beach — what is this ?
” 17 .
“ Found in some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Found a metal rod with a ball and a U-shaped thing on the end .
It has a wooden handle .
Any ideas ?
” 19 .
“ Found this in my yard buried a foot deep.
” 20 .
“ A black and brown growth on the lawn appeared this week !
”

Sometimes older versions of familiar everyday things look nothing like their modern equivalents. Furthermore, even modern things can change with time into something absolutely unrecognizable. Go on and try to guess what an ancient cardholder or innovative flytrap looks like. Thankfully, when Google fails you, you can always ask people on the Internet about mysterious things and their purposes.
Bright Side gathered 20 strange items that Reddit users pulled from the shelves and other vigilant people managed to identify.
1. “Found this in the store. It’s all made of wood with 11 colors and 2 pieces each. What is it for and what does it do?”
Answer: “You’re holding it wrong. It’s actually a Montessori Color Box, an educational tool for kids that teaches touch, colors, dexterity, organization, and how to clean up afterward. You should hold it by the wooden edges.”
2. “What is this wooden ball with dice-like imprints?”
Answer: “It’s not wood. I’m pretty sure that’s a batting cage ball that has sat out for a long time and dried out.”
3. “A large machine in a residential neighborhood on the Oregon coast”
Answer: “It’s totally a wind turbine.”
4. “Found in an old cabinet, made entirely of glass with narrowing holes all the way through”
Answer: “It’s a flower frog used to hold flower arrangements in a vase. It’s been made obsolete by foam and gel.”
5. “A wooden wiener dog where the tail end is removable and the body is hollow — is this more than a decoration?”
Answer: “It’s a novelty crayon or pencil holder. Essentially, it’s an old, hand-painted pencil box. Its back part is a lid. Here’s something similar.”
6. “This was found in an old toolshed. It’s made in Sweden by Bahco. Some sort of tool?”
Answer: “I believe it’s for pulling out nails back when they were square. My dad had one like 20 years ago. And Bahco still makes this particular model.”
7. “I found this room in an abandoned building. What could this building have been for and what are these things hanging from the ceiling?”
Answer: “It’s a miners’ changing room. The hooks and baskets lift their work clothes up and out of the way for the next shift.”
8. “Found this in the yard of an old farmhouse.”
Answer: “They’re cobbler’s pliers used to crimp down the nails that hold a steel horseshoe to the horses’ hooves.”
9. “Possibly a kitchen item? Found it in a bag of kitchen things. It can be compressed by gripping.”
Answer: “It’s a thing for marine activities and boating called a ‘shark clip’ or longline. It’s a very clever clip to attach things to a line like a buoy. Longline fishermen also use tons of these clips for connecting hooks lines to a long line.”
10. “Spotted in a Culver’s between the wall and a fridge”
Answer: “It’s a bug trap. There’s a big glue trap behind the panel that traps flying bugs attracted by the light.”
11. “What is this single-stringed instrument? The seller said it was from Morocco and made by a Tunisian craftsman.”
Answer: “It’s a gusle. Many of them have goat heads on them.”
12. “This was given to us when my father-in-law passed away, and we don’t know what it is!”
Answer: “Looks like an erhu to me. It’s an old, beat up Chinese fiddle (missing a string, tuning peg, and sound tube cover) for sure. That being said, the button does serve a purpose. It’s supposed to be used as a kind of guide for the string.”
13. “Saw this at a local school next to a bike rack. What is it?”
Answer: “It’s a skateboard rack. Slide the board in and put a lock between the rings so it can’t be taken out.”
14. “Found this at Goodwill for $2. Only 5×2 inches and very ornate.”
Answer: “It’s just a small cloisonné (or pitcher) chocolate pot for serving hot chocolate.”
15. “Found on Pacific Beach — what is this?”
Answer: “It’s some seaweed that was once red!”
16. “2 thick wooden sticks in a curved, open wood case at 3 inches long”
Answer: “It’s a business card holder and displayer, and those are weights to keep them tight.”
17. “Found in some old sewing supplies!”
Answer: “It is the third hand for sewing. The red string (and the fact that it was found with sewing things) is the key.”
18. “Found a metal rod with a ball and a U-shaped thing on the end. It has a wooden handle. Any ideas?”
Answer: “It’s a slide hammer. It’s a pulling tool for removing gears or pulleys off of splines. This looks old and specialized but it’s a slide hammer all the same. Insert the 2 hooks into whatever you want to pull out and rock the metal ball against it to remove it from a tight fit — like the reverse action of a hammer or press.”
19. “Found this in my yard buried a foot deep.”
Answer: “It looks like a fire mark. They were attached to homes near the front door to show that you paid for your fire insurance. This way, the original fire insurance companies (think fire department) would actually work to put out a fire that started in your home.”
20. “A black and brown growth on the lawn appeared this week!”
Answer: “It’s a flush of dead mushrooms that are now decaying.”


brightside--2020-11-10--10 Hidden Signs Your Partner Might Be Emotionally Cheating on You

When we first think of cheating , we rarely think of having an emotional affair with someone else outside your marriage or relationship .
Even though these might not include romance , it can still have a great impact on you and your partner .
You might notice unexplainable changes in your loved one that you likely weren ’ t even aware of .
1 .
Their “ special ” friend comes first .
There ’ s tension between you 2 that seems as if it won ’ t end .
The fights are usually over the third person in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ focus is more on the other person and this “ friend ” seems more important to them than you are .
Even if you try your best to explain that this third wheel is what ’ s causing all the fuss between you , things don ’ t change .
In fact , you get blamed for being jealous .
2 .
They don ’ t want to change their plans for you .
In the past , when a new opportunity to spend quality time with your partner came up , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adjust their plans .
However , it ’ s not like this anymore .
Now they stand strong behind their own plans and don ’ t want to change them , no matter how exciting your plans sound .
3 .
They love social media all of a sudden .
Not only do they love being on their phone , but it seems that they ’ re willing to protect it with their life .
If they jump at the thought of you trying to check their phone or simply move it , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new passwords installed on the device or have started locking their phone , which they never did in the past .
5 .
They must work more than usual , out of the blue .
Your partner always used to make it home on time — perhaps a few minutes late here and there .
However , now they call you and make excuses that they need to stay at work longer .
You may notice that the things they say simply don ’ t add up .
They ’ re likely doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ special friend.
” 6 .
They don ’ t open up to you anymore .
If your partner is now getting more emotional attention from someone else , you might notice that they ’ re not paying much attention to you .
They may stop talking about their bad days or problems , or cease to share good news with you .
You don ’ t even see the same signs of stress that they once had when talking to you .
This is probably happening because they ’ re getting the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
7 .
They make you think you ’ re crazy when the topic comes up .
When you start to talk about this “ special friend , ” they will become defensive .
In some cases , they might lash out and start to criticize you .
The strongest sign of an outside emotional relationship is if they jump and defend their new friend the second they hear the smallest negative comment about them .
8 .
They make you doubt how you feel about yourself .
All this criticism and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you start talking can make you think that there ’ s something wrong with you .
Well , this simply isn ’ t true .
They ’ re just trying to hide their involvement with this “ friend ” by manipulating and pushing you to think that they ’ re not the one who ’ s the problem in the relationship .
9 .
They cancel plans with you to be with this new friend .
You can ’ t wait to go out to dinner with your partner and it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you had the chance to relax and have a good time together — but out of nowhere , they suddenly cancel .
The worst part is that they don ’ t have a good or real excuse .
Their emotional affair seems to be more meaningful and important now and they ’ re beginning to ignore you .
10 .
They get upset with you for no reason .
Even casual conversation sometimes can trigger a negative reaction in your partner .
Whether they ’ re upset because they didn ’ t have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friend or because they don ’ t enjoy your alone time like before , they may react in an irritable manner .
Maybe you asked too many questions about their friend a few hours ago .
Still , you might get an angry response from them even if you did nothing but offer them a slice of pizza .

When we first think of cheating, we rarely think of having an emotional affair with someone else outside your marriage or relationship. Even though these might not include romance, it can still have a great impact on you and your partner. You might notice unexplainable changes in your loved one that you likely weren’t even aware of.
There are many different reasons why an emotional affair can happen, but we at Bright Side wanted to share the signs so that you don’t confuse them with physical cheating.
1. Their “special” friend comes first.
There’s tension between you 2 that seems as if it won’t end. The fights are usually over the third person in your life. Your partner’s focus is more on the other person and this “friend” seems more important to them than you are. Even if you try your best to explain that this third wheel is what’s causing all the fuss between you, things don’t change. In fact, you get blamed for being jealous.
2. They don’t want to change their plans for you.
In the past, when a new opportunity to spend quality time with your partner came up, they wouldn’t miss it and would adjust their plans. However, it’s not like this anymore. Now they stand strong behind their own plans and don’t want to change them, no matter how exciting your plans sound.
3. They love social media all of a sudden.
Overall, your partner’s interest in phones, social media, and other technology may increase. Even though they’ve always been against social sites and rarely use them, now they can’t get off of their phone. You might notice that they stop texting the moment you enter the room unexpectedly.
4. They’re overprotective over their phone.
Not only do they love being on their phone, but it seems that they’re willing to protect it with their life. If they jump at the thought of you trying to check their phone or simply move it, they stop you. Maybe they have new passwords installed on the device or have started locking their phone, which they never did in the past.
5. They must work more than usual, out of the blue.
Your partner always used to make it home on time — perhaps a few minutes late here and there. However, now they call you and make excuses that they need to stay at work longer. You may notice that the things they say simply don’t add up. They’re likely doing this to spend more time with this “special friend.”
6. They don’t open up to you anymore.
If your partner is now getting more emotional attention from someone else, you might notice that they’re not paying much attention to you. They may stop talking about their bad days or problems, or cease to share good news with you. You don’t even see the same signs of stress that they once had when talking to you. This is probably happening because they’re getting the support they need outside of your relationship.
7. They make you think you’re crazy when the topic comes up.
When you start to talk about this “special friend,” they will become defensive. In some cases, they might lash out and start to criticize you. The strongest sign of an outside emotional relationship is if they jump and defend their new friend the second they hear the smallest negative comment about them.
8. They make you doubt how you feel about yourself.
All this criticism and the way they turn their head away when you start talking can make you think that there’s something wrong with you. Well, this simply isn’t true. They’re just trying to hide their involvement with this “friend” by manipulating and pushing you to think that they’re not the one who’s the problem in the relationship.
9. They cancel plans with you to be with this new friend.
You can’t wait to go out to dinner with your partner and it’s been a long time since both of you had the chance to relax and have a good time together — but out of nowhere, they suddenly cancel. The worst part is that they don’t have a good or real excuse. Their emotional affair seems to be more meaningful and important now and they’re beginning to ignore you.
10. They get upset with you for no reason.
Even casual conversation sometimes can trigger a negative reaction in your partner. Whether they’re upset because they didn’t have a chance to spend time with their friend or because they don’t enjoy your alone time like before, they may react in an irritable manner. Maybe you asked too many questions about their friend a few hours ago. Still, you might get an angry response from them even if you did nothing but offer them a slice of pizza.


brightside--2020-11-10--A Spanish Psychologist Illustrates the Ups and Downs of Being a Mother

Motherhood can turn any woman ’ s life upside down , it ’ s a totally new way of living .
“ Adjusting to the role of being a mother for the first time is complicated .
You ’ ve probably never done or lived anything like it .
The fears , the doubts , the tiredness ... it ’ s a whole lot of emotions and new experiences all at once.
” This is what Mamen Jiménez , a psychologist living in Madrid , told us about the changes women experience when becoming mothers .
We contacted her and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , she told us that her father was an artist , so drawing was actually a pretty natural way for her to express what her new life looked like as a mother .
On Instagram , Mamen is known as Lapsicomami , short for The Psychologist Mother in Spanish .
That ’ s why , on top of her great illustrations , she also gives a few tips for all the moms out there wondering if more people experience the same things that they do .
Bright Side wants to share some of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ psychologist ( and mother ) creates about the daily life of a mother .
We thought they were great because they show the real side of things .
And at the end of the article , you ’ ll find some pretty useful tips about motherhood .
1 .
You have to admit it ’ s true !
2 .
Realizing how old you actually are ... 3 .
You might need new glasses to be able to see things properly .
4 .
Remember when you swore not to do the things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
5 .
Super nice to have them hanging at home all day long , right ?
6 .
And also when I think I can take a 10-minute nap ... 7 .
Finding pairs of socks can be harder than solving equations .
8 .
Is there such a thing as “ too much coffee ” ?
I don ’ t think so .
9 .
And this illustration here is the proof of that 10 .
This is also true for Friday night outfits .
11 .
This is so unfair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ magazine would look like if it told the truth about motherhood .
14 .
And what about us ?
15 .
Summer is clearly the longest season of the year .

Motherhood can turn any woman’s life upside down, it’s a totally new way of living. “Adjusting to the role of being a mother for the first time is complicated. You’ve probably never done or lived anything like it. The fears, the doubts, the tiredness... it’s a whole lot of emotions and new experiences all at once.” This is what Mamen Jiménez, a psychologist living in Madrid, told us about the changes women experience when becoming mothers. We contacted her and, in her interview with Bright Side, she told us that her father was an artist, so drawing was actually a pretty natural way for her to express what her new life looked like as a mother. On Instagram, Mamen is known as Lapsicomami, short for The Psychologist Mother in Spanish. That’s why, on top of her great illustrations, she also gives a few tips for all the moms out there wondering if more people experience the same things that they do.
Bright Side wants to share some of the best illustrations with you that this psychologist (and mother) creates about the daily life of a mother. We thought they were great because they show the real side of things. And at the end of the article, you’ll find some pretty useful tips about motherhood.
1. You have to admit it’s true!
2. Realizing how old you actually are...
3. You might need new glasses to be able to see things properly.
4. Remember when you swore not to do the things you hated your parents doing to you?
5. Super nice to have them hanging at home all day long, right?
6. And also when I think I can take a 10-minute nap...
7. Finding pairs of socks can be harder than solving equations.
8. Is there such a thing as “too much coffee”? I don’t think so.
9. And this illustration here is the proof of that
10. This is also true for Friday night outfits.
11. This is so unfair.
12. Never look back.
13. This is what a magazine would look like if it told the truth about motherhood.
14. And what about us?
15. Summer is clearly the longest season of the year.
Tips and thoughts
The supermom model is supposed to be able to handle everything. We are asked to raise our children as if we don’t have a job and to work as if we don’t have children. These unrealistic standards hurt us a lot because we can just “never get there.” But that model is not real, it is not feasible, and in the process of trying to attain that standard, we could lose our minds. Let’s be realistic, we are human! And it’s okay to not get everything right because that’s just impossible!
Take care of yourself, you are important. Obviously, you have to take care of and love the little ones, they are a priority, but we have to be our own priority too. Our state of mind, our self-esteem, and our well-being depend (among other things) on the things we set our minds to. Clearly, your house is important, your washing machine is important, or that work project you’ve been working on is important, yes, but you are a priority as well.
One very useful thing that helps a lot is to have a realistic agenda: let’s write down what we reasonably want to do the next day, what can be done, and nothing more. When we make a realistic agenda, we feel a sense of satisfaction for what we have done at the end of the day. However, if we have an unrealistic, huge list, at the end of the day we’ll be left with frustration because we have not reached our goals, and that does not feel good!


brightside--2020-11-10--17 Stories About Pets Who Surprised Their Owners With Their Developed Intellect

• When I lived with my ex we got a cat that would occasionally come make pitifully adorable tiny mews outside my bedroom door when she wanted attention .
One time she sounded a lot more urgent than usual .
I went and opened the door and she ran off .
I followed her down the stairs and she turned left into the dining room instead of right into the kitchen where her food was .
She went to the middle of the floor and sat down , staring at a window .
Took me a couple of seconds to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the outside was missing and she was very distressed about it .
I went outside and put it back on the window .
When I went back in I walked back into the dining room , she looked over her shoulder at me then jumped down , ran over , rubbed against my legs for a few seconds , then went back and jumped back on the stool again waiting for birds to show up .
© Seicair / Reddit • My brother was sitting at the table eating cake when he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ door .
He gets up to check it out ( usually means someone is about to ring the doorbell ) and then our dog sprints back to the unsupervised cake and eats it all in one bite .
I think it ’ s obvious that there was no one behind the door .
© ILikeMapleSyrup / Reddit • When I was younger I lost a watch that I really loved .
Around that time my cat developed a habit of using his front paws to reach under the fridge and just scramble around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seriously obsessed and did that for almost a year until one night he pulled out a tray that had been under the fridge , and on it was my watch .
After that , he never touched the fridge again .
He was a good boy .
© dragonswithhats / Reddit • My cat had to take antibiotics for 10 days .
They are pills .
In the beginning , I was wondering why he wasn ’ t getting better .
Turns out , he was keeping them in his cheek or under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the closet .
So now I hold him until he swallows and then I check his mouth .
© lacquerqueen / Reddit • Once my dad returned home from the night shift .
My mother was at work and I was at school .
He had breakfast , fed the cat , and went to sleep as usual .
Suddenly the cat started to meow loudly .
Dad didn ’ t react to it — she wasn ’ t hungry and her toilet was clean ... what else could she need ?
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his room , and started to meow even louder .
Eventually , my dad got up and the cat rushed to the kitchen .
He followed her .
Turned out , he didn ’ t turn off the stove completely and the whole kitchen smelled like gas .
© Overheard / Vk

When I lived with my ex we got a cat that would occasionally come make pitifully adorable tiny mews outside my bedroom door when she wanted attention. One time she sounded a lot more urgent than usual. I went and opened the door and she ran off. I followed her down the stairs and she turned left into the dining room instead of right into the kitchen where her food was. She went to the middle of the floor and sat down, staring at a window. Took me a couple of seconds to realize the bird feeder usually suction cupped to the outside was missing and she was very distressed about it. I went outside and put it back on the window. When I went back in I walked back into the dining room, she looked over her shoulder at me then jumped down, ran over, rubbed against my legs for a few seconds, then went back and jumped back on the stool again waiting for birds to show up. © Seicair / Reddit
My brother was sitting at the table eating cake when he hears our dog barking at the front door. He gets up to check it out (usually means someone is about to ring the doorbell) and then our dog sprints back to the unsupervised cake and eats it all in one bite. I think it’s obvious that there was no one behind the door. © ILikeMapleSyrup / Reddit
When I was younger I lost a watch that I really loved. Around that time my cat developed a habit of using his front paws to reach under the fridge and just scramble around under there like crazy. He was seriously obsessed and did that for almost a year until one night he pulled out a tray that had been under the fridge, and on it was my watch. After that, he never touched the fridge again. He was a good boy. © dragonswithhats / Reddit
My cat had to take antibiotics for 10 days. They are pills. In the beginning, I was wondering why he wasn’t getting better. Turns out, he was keeping them in his cheek or under his tongue and spitting them out under the closet. So now I hold him until he swallows and then I check his mouth. © lacquerqueen / Reddit


brightside--2020-11-10--20 Women That Changed Their Hair Dramatically and Never Felt Sorry About It

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest 3 .
“ I ’ d say this is a pretty big change !
” 4 .
“ I ’ ve always had long hair , I ’ m so happy I finally changed it !
” 5 .
“ Do you all think my natural hair or stone-cold platinum is more flattering ?
” 6 .
“ I went from box black to an acceptable blonde in 3 days without my hair falling out !
I ’ m pretty proud of myself !
” 7 .
“ I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ picture on the left my whole life , so it ’ s a huge change for me but I love it !
” 8 .
“ I finally had the guts to do it !
” 9 .
“ I have pretty bad depression , and I go days without brushing my hair sometimes , but today I got it done into something fun .
I ’ m just so happy with how it turned out !
” 10 .
“ First time I cut my hair this short , but I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I finally got up the courage to go short !
What do you think ?
” 12 .
“ I ’ ve never dyed my hair , so this is my first time.
” 14 .
“ From filter to reality .
It exceeded all my expectations.
” 15 .
“ I did it .
I chopped everything off , and I ’ m now rocking a pixie cut.
” 16 .
“ I ’ ve been blonde my whole life , decided to try something new !
” 17 .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into a rainbow.
” 18 .
My hair loss helped me make a big “ beauty ” decision .
Cutting and dying it made me gain back my confidence and stop being obsessed about “ hair beauty standards.
” 19 .
“ My hair was a disaster before .
I ’ m so happy with the result.
” 20 .
“ I ’ ve always thought I looked better with long hair but man was I wrong !
So glad I decided to get this chop !
”

Women usually have high expectations when they decide to visit a hairstylist because a new hairstyle can change your image dramatically inside and out.
At Bright Side, we are sure that a makeover can work like therapy. Here are 20 women that dared to experiment with their hair, and they never felt sorry about it.
1. “I chopped off my hair.”
2. “From gray to red.” — “You look so much younger and livelier with that red.”
3. “I’d say this is a pretty big change!”
4. “I’ve always had long hair, I’m so happy I finally changed it!”
5. “Do you all think my natural hair or stone-cold platinum is more flattering?”
6. “I went from box black to an acceptable blonde in 3 days without my hair falling out! I’m pretty proud of myself!”
7. “I’ve pretty much had my hair like the picture on the left my whole life, so it’s a huge change for me but I love it!”
8. “I finally had the guts to do it!”
9. “I have pretty bad depression, and I go days without brushing my hair sometimes, but today I got it done into something fun. I’m just so happy with how it turned out!”
10. “First time I cut my hair this short, but I think I like it!”
11. “I finally got up the courage to go short! What do you think?”
12. “I’ve never dyed my hair, so this is my first time.”
13. “It’s a big change!”
14. “From filter to reality. It exceeded all my expectations.”
15. “I did it. I chopped everything off, and I’m now rocking a pixie cut.”
16. “I’ve been blonde my whole life, decided to try something new!”
17. “I updated my hair and turned it into a rainbow.”
18. My hair loss helped me make a big “beauty” decision. Cutting and dying it made me gain back my confidence and stop being obsessed about “hair beauty standards.”
19. “My hair was a disaster before. I’m so happy with the result.”
20. “I’ve always thought I looked better with long hair but man was I wrong! So glad I decided to get this chop!”


brightside--2020-11-10--22 Photos That Can Calm Your Inner Perfectionist

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Oh , the feeling of relief when the TV soundbar stops at an even number , when the clothes in your wardrobe are aligned in a perfect color gradient , or when your groceries fit like a Tetris game in your cabinet .
It doesn ’ t matter if you ’ re a confessed perfectionist or not , there are always some situations that give us a certain sense of comfort .
2 .
“ The way the shade is positioned on this light switch ” 3 .
The way these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ park bench 4 .
Ice cream so perfect and smooth , it doesn ’ t even look real !
6 .
“ This star in the middle of a tree limb ” 7 .
“ This broken sign is still somewhat accurate.
” 8 .
“ The ink in my pen separated into small even sections.
” 10 .
This chip came with a perfect hole in it .
11 .
On this balcony , the rain only wets the first 3 tile rows .
12 .
“ The way the red cap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the red tiles behind it ” 13 .
The most well-spent 30 hours for a perfectionist 14 .
“ My wood glue has a build-in cap holder so you won ’ t lose it.
” 15 .
“ The way the trees on this street have been trimmed for the electricity lines ” 16 .
The person who arranged this wood deserves a medal .
18 .
Let ’ s all appreciate this before the wind comes .
19 .
“ I collated my sticky notes and got this neat gradient.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chickens loose on a watermelon .
They picked it clean.
” 21 .
“ Every kernel popped !
This has NEVER happened to me.
” 22 .
“ Took this picture of the snow wave on my roof today .
”

Oh, the feeling of relief when the TV soundbar stops at an even number, when the clothes in your wardrobe are aligned in a perfect color gradient, or when your groceries fit like a Tetris game in your cabinet. It doesn’t matter if you’re a confessed perfectionist or not, there are always some situations that give us a certain sense of comfort.
To bring this feeling alive, Bright Side gathered a group of photos that are worthy of a peace award.
1. “The present I got and the dress I’m wearing!”
2. “Our dog matches our shag area rug almost perfectly.”
3. “Butter in my pan forming a hexagon”
4. “The way the shade is positioned on this light switch”
5. The way these acorns fit on the holes of a park bench
6. Ice cream so perfect and smooth, it doesn’t even look real!
7. “I achieved equilibrium today at the pump.”
8. “This star in the middle of a tree limb”
9. “This broken sign is still somewhat accurate.”
10. “The ink in my pen separated into small even sections.”
11. This chip came with a perfect hole in it.
12. On this balcony, the rain only wets the first 3 rows of tiles.
13. “The way the red cap of this bottle of bleach lines up with the red tiles behind it”
14. “My wood glue has a build-in cap holder so you won’t lose it.”
15. “The way the trees on this street have been trimmed for the electricity lines”
16. The person who arranged this wood deserves a medal.
17. “My sister completed the impossible.”
18. Let’s all appreciate this before the wind comes.
19. “I collated my sticky notes and got this neat gradient.”
20. “My friend let her chickens loose on a watermelon. They picked it clean.”
21. “Every kernel popped! This has NEVER happened to me.”
22. “Took this picture of the snow wave on my roof today.”


brightside--2020-11-11--14 Actors and Actresses That Even Avid Fans Don’t Remember Young

Not all actors manage to break into Hollywood at a young age and settle there from their first attempt .
Many of them have to do minor roles in movies and television for a long time and wait until their true success comes .
This long-awaited moment comes at 32 for some and even later for others .
Nevertheless , it brings the same big amount of joy as it does at an early age .
You might be familiar with Melissa McCarthy ’ s face if you watched the Gilmore Girls series .
However , despite her long experience @ @ @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t come to the comedian/actress until the age of 41 , when she starred in the movie Bridesmaids .
Melissa ’ s role in it brought her an Oscar nomination and started a new whirl in her career .
Margo Martindale ’ s debut on the big screen took place in 1990 .
Within the first years of her career , she had small roles on television and in movies .
Finally , in the year 2004 , Margo ’ s name became world-famous after she was nominated for a Tony @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof .
At that moment the actress was 53 years old .
After that success , filmmakers started to invite Martindale to movies with top-notch actors , as well as ask her to participate in serious projects .
In 2011 , Margo got an Emmy Award for the role of Mags Bennett in the crime series , Justified .
Steve Carell was 43 years old when he debuted in his role as the absent-minded boss , Michael Scott , in the sitcom , The Office .
This work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : he won the Golden Globe as well as a Writers Guild of America Award and he was also nominated for an Emmy Award several times .
After that , he starred in numerous movies like The 40-Year-Old Virgin , Crazy , Stupid , Love , Foxcatcher , and Battle of the Sexes .
American actress and comedian , Kristen Wiig , became famous in her motherland thanks to her participation in the sketch show Saturday Night Live .
At that moment she was 32 years old .
Wiig worked as part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2006-2012 , having gotten several Emmy Award nominations for her work .
Meanwhile , through all these years Kristen was trying herself in movies too , however , she didn ’ t get her real breakthrough until 2011 when she played the main role and acted as a co-author of the script in the commercially successful film Bridesmaids .
Since then , Wiig ’ s filmography has been replenished with many well-grossing movies .
Today , many people are familiar with Jessica Chastain ’ s name and she should be truly happy about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took the long way to her success despite her immense talent and attractive appearance .
She studied acting at the Juilliard School and then had to agree to small episodical roles on various television projects .
The year 2011 brought Jessica big changes because of the release of 2 big movies that she had parts in .
Those flicks ( The Help by Tate Taylor and The Tree of Life by Terrence Malick ) got worldwide recognition and subsequently brought worldwide fame and many awards and nominations to the actress .
The actress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Octavia Spencer has had 3 nominations for an Oscar Award and she managed to win one of them in 2011 for her role in the drama The Help .
At that moment Octavia turned 39 years old and she had a long list of movies and series behind her in which she had insignificant roles .
After having won the Oscar , Spencer achieved further success by starring in movies Hidden Figures and The Shape of Water .
Jane Lynch has been starring in movies since 1988 , however , she didn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ status of a superstar until the age of 49 .
It happened after she got the role of Sue Sylvester in the Glee series .
Critics and viewers were delighted with the actress ’ s work and she received a Primetime Emmy Award , a Screen Actors Guild Award , a Golden Globe Award , and many other awards for participating in this project .
Having played a big range of remarkable roles within the last 5 years , Jeremy Renner has proven to everyone that he is a versatile actor .
However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Oscar for his main role in the war thriller The Hurt Locker ( 2008 ) at the age of 38 , Renner mainly dealt with minor projects and was just trying to survive in the harsh environment of Hollywood .
Before she started to work in the film industry , Viola Davis managed to build a successful career as a stage actress .
After that , Davis kept appearing in various television series until in 2008 when she received Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for her 11-minute appearance in the movie Doubt .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 40 , decided to not stop at this point and later acted in big movies like The Help and Fences .
Davis was nominated for an Oscar for her roles in the aforementioned flicks and managed to win one for her role in Fences .
Having become successful as an Australian television actress , Naomi Watts decided to move to Hollywood to conquer it as well .
And she managed to do it : at the age of 33 , she starred in the psychological thriller Mulholland Drive by David Lynch and in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which brought her immense fame .
After such a breakthrough in her career , the actress took part in many movie projects and received Academy Award nominations for her roles in 2 of them ( 21 Grams and The Impossible ) .
Actress and comedian Leslie Jones didn ’ t become popular until the age of 47 .
From the late 1990s , Jones played small roles in movies and TV series until her breakthrough occurred in 2014 — she was invited to be on a comedy show called Saturday Night Live as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ act on this same show as an actress .
It helped Leslie ’ s further success in her movie career : Jones played in famous movies like Trainwreck and Ghostbusters .
Jenna Fischer has continued to try and build her career in Hollywood since the mid-1990s .
However , for a long time she would play only minor characters both in films and on television .
Everything changed in 2005 , when the 31-year-old actress was invited to play the role of Pam Beesly in The Office .
Not only did her participation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but also a nomination for an Emmy Award .
Allison Janney is the recipient of many awards like a BAFTA , a Golden Globe , seven Primetime Emmy Awards , seven Screen Actors Guild Awards , and last but not least an Academy Award .
She started her career in the early 1990s and , during this time , she starred in several dozen films and TV series .
Most often Janney got supporting roles , but thanks to one of these works she got her long-awaited Academy Award .
It happened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tonya was released on the big screen .
The flick was hugely successful and drew the attention of an even bigger audience to the talented actress .

Not all actors manage to break into Hollywood at a young age and settle there from their first attempt. Many of them have to do minor roles in movies and television for a long time and wait until their true success comes. This long-awaited moment comes at 32 for some and even later for others. Nevertheless, it brings the same big amount of joy as it does at an early age.
We at Bright Side decided to check the biographies of 14 celebrities whose fame came to them once they were at a mature age and see how they looked in their youth.
Melissa McCarthy, 50 years old
You might be familiar with Melissa McCarthy’s face if you watched the Gilmore Girls series. However, despite her long experience in the film industry, world fame didn’t come to the comedian/actress until the age of 41, when she starred in the movie Bridesmaids. Melissa’s role in it brought her an Oscar nomination and started a new whirl in her career.
Margo Martindale, 69 years old
Margo Martindale’s debut on the big screen took place in 1990. Within the first years of her career, she had small roles on television and in movies. Finally, in the year 2004, Margo’s name became world-famous after she was nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in the play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. At that moment the actress was 53 years old. After that success, filmmakers started to invite Martindale to movies with top-notch actors, as well as ask her to participate in serious projects. In 2011, Margo got an Emmy Award for the role of Mags Bennett in the crime series, Justified.
Steve Carell, 58 years old
Steve Carell was 43 years old when he debuted in his role as the absent-minded boss, Michael Scott, in the sitcom, The Office. This work drastically changed the actor’s career: he won the Golden Globe as well as a Writers Guild of America Award and he was also nominated for an Emmy Award several times. After that, he starred in numerous movies like The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Crazy, Stupid, Love, Foxcatcher, and Battle of the Sexes.
Kristen Wiig, 47 years old
American actress and comedian, Kristen Wiig, became famous in her motherland thanks to her participation in the sketch show Saturday Night Live. At that moment she was 32 years old. Wiig worked as part of the main cast of this project from 2006-2012, having gotten several Emmy Award nominations for her work. Meanwhile, through all these years Kristen was trying herself in movies too, however, she didn’t get her real breakthrough until 2011 when she played the main role and acted as a co-author of the script in the commercially successful film Bridesmaids. Since then, Wiig’s filmography has been replenished with many well-grossing movies.
Jessica Chastain, 43 years old
Today, many people are familiar with Jessica Chastain’s name and she should be truly happy about her career. However, the actress took the long way to her success despite her immense talent and attractive appearance. She studied acting at the Juilliard School and then had to agree to small episodical roles on various television projects. The year 2011 brought Jessica big changes because of the release of 2 big movies that she had parts in. Those flicks (The Help by Tate Taylor and The Tree of Life by Terrence Malick) got worldwide recognition and subsequently brought worldwide fame and many awards and nominations to the actress. The actress was 34 years old at that moment.
Octavia Spencer, 48 years old
Octavia Spencer has had 3 nominations for an Oscar Award and she managed to win one of them in 2011 for her role in the drama The Help. At that moment Octavia turned 39 years old and she had a long list of movies and series behind her in which she had insignificant roles. After having won the Oscar, Spencer achieved further success by starring in movies Hidden Figures and The Shape of Water.
Jane Lynch, 60 years old
Jane Lynch has been starring in movies since 1988, however, she didn’t manage to get to the status of a superstar until the age of 49. It happened after she got the role of Sue Sylvester in the Glee series. Critics and viewers were delighted with the actress’s work and she received a Primetime Emmy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Golden Globe Award, and many other awards for participating in this project.
Jeremy Renner, 49 years old
Having played a big range of remarkable roles within the last 5 years, Jeremy Renner has proven to everyone that he is a versatile actor. However, before his first nomination for an Oscar for his main role in the war thriller The Hurt Locker (2008) at the age of 38, Renner mainly dealt with minor projects and was just trying to survive in the harsh environment of Hollywood.
Viola Davis, 55 years old
Before she started to work in the film industry, Viola Davis managed to build a successful career as a stage actress. After that, Davis kept appearing in various television series until in 2008 when she received Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for her 11-minute appearance in the movie Doubt. The actress, who was already over 40, decided to not stop at this point and later acted in big movies like The Help and Fences. Davis was nominated for an Oscar for her roles in the aforementioned flicks and managed to win one for her role in Fences.
Naomi Watts, 52 years old
Having become successful as an Australian television actress, Naomi Watts decided to move to Hollywood to conquer it as well. And she managed to do it: at the age of 33, she starred in the psychological thriller Mulholland Drive by David Lynch and in The Ring horror remake right afterward, which brought her immense fame. After such a breakthrough in her career, the actress took part in many movie projects and received Academy Award nominations for her roles in 2 of them (21 Grams and The Impossible).
Leslie Jones, 53 years old
Actress and comedian Leslie Jones didn’t become popular until the age of 47. From the late 1990s, Jones played small roles in movies and TV series until her breakthrough occurred in 2014 — she was invited to be on a comedy show called Saturday Night Live as a scriptwriter. Later Leslie started to act on this same show as an actress. It helped Leslie’s further success in her movie career: Jones played in famous movies like Trainwreck and Ghostbusters.
Jenna Fischer, 46 years old
Jenna Fischer has continued to try and build her career in Hollywood since the mid-1990s. However, for a long time she would play only minor characters both in films and on television. Everything changed in 2005, when the 31-year-old actress was invited to play the role of Pam Beesly in The Office. Not only did her participation in this project bring Fischer world fame, but also a nomination for an Emmy Award.
Allison Janney, 60 years old
Allison Janney is the recipient of many awards like a BAFTA, a Golden Globe, seven Primetime Emmy Awards, seven Screen Actors Guild Awards, and last but not least an Academy Award. She started her career in the early 1990s and, during this time, she starred in several dozen films and TV series. Most often Janney got supporting roles, but thanks to one of these works she got her long-awaited Academy Award. It happened in 2018 when the movie I, Tonya was released on the big screen. The flick was hugely successful and drew the attention of an even bigger audience to the talented actress.
Jennifer Coolidge, 59 years old
American actress Jennifer Coolidge is mostly famous for her comedic roles that are eccentric mature women. Her debut took place in 1993 on the Seinfeld sitcom. After that, Coolidge could be seen in various not-so-big projects, until 1999, when the comedy American Pie was released. The role of Stifler’s mom brought Jennifer world fame and provided her with work on other interesting projects.


brightside--2020-11-10--10 Movie Facts That Will Startle Even Hardcore Film Buffs

2 .
Christopher Plummer is older than the actress that played his mother in Knives Out .
3 .
Red Skull wasn ’ t played by Hugo Weaving in Avengers : Infinity War or Avengers : Endgame .
In Captain America : The First Avenger , Hugo Weaving portrayed the villainous Red Skull , who is teleported into unknown parts of space at the end of the movie .
To many fans ’ surprise , he later returns in both Infinity War and Endgame as a stonekeeper .
However , the character was actually recast and portrayed by actor Ross @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
5 .
Cast Away took over a year to make to allow for Tom Hanks to look the part .
At the beginning of Cast Away , Tom Hanks ’ character looks like an average man , but after spending a lot of time on the island , it ’ s no surprise that his body gets severely malnourished .
In order to make himself look authentic , production was stopped for an entire year , so that Hanks could lose 50 pounds safely and grow out his hair .
6 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jurassic Park .
7 .
Michael Caine forgot his lines when he saw Joker for the first time in The Dark Knight .
It ’ s no secret that Heath Ledger took extra steps to be as convincing as possible when playing the Joker in The Dark Knight , but what ’ s amazing is that he managed to scare his co-stars on set .
In the scene where Joker and his cronies crash Bruce Wayne ’ s party , Alfred , portrayed by Michael Caine , is right there to stop them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he steps away in horror .
Caine was actually supposed to deliver a few lines , but it was his first time seeing Ledger in character , which scared him so much , he couldn ’ t utter a single word .
In one scene from The Social Network , Mark Zuckerberg cheats on his exam by making people comment on various works of art on a Facebook account .
In order to be incognito , Mark uses the pseudonym Tyler Durden for his profile in a blink-and-you-miss-it moment .
Interestingly , Tyler @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Club , which , just like The Social Network , was directed by David Fincher .
9 .
We were lied to about Cobb ’ s totem in Inception .
In Inception , a spinning top is said to be Leonardo DiCaprio ’ s character ’ s real totem , but , if you pay attention , at one point , he reveals that it actually belonged to his wife .
The theory is that Cobb ’ s actual totem is his wedding ring , which checks out throughout the movie .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life , but has a ring on in a dream , which is why he constantly encounters his wife in there .
In addition , we know that no one can know about how your totem works , but Cobb doesn ’ t have an issue flashing his spinning top to every character in the movie , which further proves this theory .
So if you ’ ve still been wondering whether Cobb got out or not at the end , just look at his left hand .
10 .
Buzz ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actually a girl .

Learning more things about our favorite movies is easily comparable to rediscovering them all over again. Unexpected cameos, production secrets, and hidden clues about a film’s ending (looking at you, Inception) are everything you need to see films in a completely new light.
We at Bright Side discovered some cool details about 10 famous films that you can use to flex your knowledge during the next movie night with your family or friends.
1. Boomerang cameo in Birds of Prey
We can see Harley Quinn’s colleague from Suicide Squad make a brief appearance when she’s leaving a police precinct and notices a familiar wanted poster. In Birds of Prey, she points to Captain Boomerang’s photo and says: “Hey, I know that guy!”
2. Christopher Plummer is older than the actress that played his mother in Knives Out.
Even though Christopher Plummer’s character didn’t stick around for too long, his mother was present throughout the entire movie. What’s curious is that actress K Callan, who played her, is actually 6 years younger than Plummer himself, who in turn was 90 years old when filming Knives Out.
3. Red Skull wasn’t played by Hugo Weaving in Avengers: Infinity War or Avengers: Endgame.
In Captain America: The First Avenger, Hugo Weaving portrayed the villainous Red Skull, who is teleported into unknown parts of space at the end of the movie. To many fans’ surprise, he later returns in both Infinity War and Endgame as a stonekeeper. However, the character was actually recast and portrayed by actor Ross Marquand. Could’ve fooled us!
4. Billy Zane wore a wig in Titanic.
We bet you could’ve never guessed that it’s not Billy Zane’s real hair we see in the legendary 1997 film. In real life, the actor is actually bald, but the director must’ve thought that Rose’s posh fiancé needed a healthy head of hair to be more convincing.
5. Cast Away took over a year to make to allow for Tom Hanks to look the part.
At the beginning of Cast Away, Tom Hanks’ character looks like an average man, but after spending a lot of time on the island, it’s no surprise that his body gets severely malnourished. In order to make himself look authentic, production was stopped for an entire year, so that Hanks could lose 50 pounds safely and grow out his hair.
6. Animal noises in Avatar are borrowed from Jurassic Park.
If you ever watched James Cameron’s Avatar and thought that the creatures sounded familiar, you’re right! It’s difficult to place them at first, but you’re actually hearing noises from T-Rex and the Raptors in Jurassic Park.
7. Michael Caine forgot his lines when he saw Joker for the first time in The Dark Knight.
It’s no secret that Heath Ledger took extra steps to be as convincing as possible when playing the Joker in The Dark Knight, but what’s amazing is that he managed to scare his co-stars on set. In the scene where Joker and his cronies crash Bruce Wayne’s party, Alfred, portrayed by Michael Caine, is right there to stop them at the elevator, but instead, he steps away in horror. Caine was actually supposed to deliver a few lines, but it was his first time seeing Ledger in character, which scared him so much, he couldn’t utter a single word.
8. A Fight Club Easter egg in The Social Network
In one scene from The Social Network, Mark Zuckerberg cheats on his exam by making people comment on various works of art on a Facebook account. In order to be incognito, Mark uses the pseudonym Tyler Durden for his profile in a blink-and-you-miss-it moment. Interestingly, Tyler Durden is the main character in Fight Club, which, just like The Social Network, was directed by David Fincher.
9. We were lied to about Cobb’s totem in Inception.
In Inception, a spinning top is said to be Leonardo DiCaprio’s character’s real totem, but, if you pay attention, at one point, he reveals that it actually belonged to his wife. The theory is that Cobb’s actual totem is his wedding ring, which checks out throughout the movie.
He doesn’t wear one in real life, but has a ring on in a dream, which is why he constantly encounters his wife in there. In addition, we know that no one can know about how your totem works, but Cobb doesn’t have an issue flashing his spinning top to every character in the movie, which further proves this theory. So if you’ve still been wondering whether Cobb got out or not at the end, just look at his left hand.
10. Buzz’s girlfriend in Home Alone isn’t actually a girl.
At one point in Home Alone, Kevin finds a photo of his older brother’s girlfriend and reacts with sincere disgust. Director Chris Columbus didn’t want to use a real actress so as not to offend anyone and decided to have a boy dressed up as a girl instead. They ended up using the film’s art director’s son as a stand-in, which slipped by countless fans of Home Alone.


brightside--2020-11-10--Why You Ought to Stop Putting Your Phone in Rice When It Gets Wet

There ’ s a famous method for drying your phone after it gets wet known as “ the rice treatment ” for phones .
However , not only is this method quite useless , but it also causes further damage to your phone .
We at Bright Side have done research that disproves this “ rice treatment ” for phones and instead , we ’ ll show you better ways to dry your phone without causing further damage .
The rice treatment for drying your phone is a myth .
Rice can ’ t absorb the water out of your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a worthy method to use .
It also introduces new damaging elements that further corrode the internal parts of your phone , such as dust and starch .
Let it air-dry instead .
Letting your phone dry on the kitchen counter is just as effective , if not better , than stuffing it in rice .
Your phone will dry just as quickly and you won ’ t cause the extra damage that you would have if you had used rice .
What you should do instead of the rice treatment Turning off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will help you to avoid damaging its electrical circuits .
This helps a ton !
Wetting any electrical circuit is bad .
However , wetting a circuit that ’ s currently off doesn ’ t do nearly as much damage as wetting an active one does .
The quicker you turn it off , the less chance there is of imposing major damage on the circuits , so make sure you remember this very important step .
Dry it with a paper towel first .
After you ’ ve turned your phone off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regular towel if you prefer , and dry your phone .
For this step , you need to make sure you ’ re very careful and gentle , as you want to avoid pushing the water to the phone ’ s extremities .
It ’ s also important to make sure that if you do decide to use a regular towel , it ’ s lint-free .
Take off any removable parts .
Do not insert a towel or any objects into the charging port .
This step is more of an obvious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be said .
Do not insert any cotton swabs , small pieces of paper , or towels to help dry your charging port .
Be careful not to press any buttons or shake your phone as it can shift the liquid inside of it .
Let your phone dry on top of a dry towel .
What to do once your phone is working again

There’s a famous method for drying your phone after it gets wet known as “the rice treatment” for phones. However, not only is this method quite useless, but it also causes further damage to your phone. We at Bright Side have done research that disproves this “rice treatment” for phones and instead, we’ll show you better ways to dry your phone without causing further damage.
The rice treatment for drying your phone is a myth.
Rice can’t absorb the water out of your phone fast enough for it to be a worthy method to use. It also introduces new damaging elements that further corrode the internal parts of your phone, such as dust and starch.
Let it air-dry instead.
Letting your phone dry on the kitchen counter is just as effective, if not better, than stuffing it in rice. Your phone will dry just as quickly and you won’t cause the extra damage that you would have if you had used rice.
What you should do instead of the rice treatment
Turn off your phone immediately.
Turning off your phone as soon as you can will help you to avoid damaging its electrical circuits. This helps a ton! Wetting any electrical circuit is bad. However, wetting a circuit that’s currently off doesn’t do nearly as much damage as wetting an active one does. The quicker you turn it off, the less chance there is of imposing major damage on the circuits, so make sure you remember this very important step.
Dry it with a paper towel first.
After you’ve turned your phone off, use a paper towel or a regular towel if you prefer, and dry your phone. For this step, you need to make sure you’re very careful and gentle, as you want to avoid pushing the water to the phone’s extremities. It’s also important to make sure that if you do decide to use a regular towel, it’s lint-free.
Take off any removable parts.
It’s important that you take off any phone parts that can be removed, such as the SIM-card tray or the battery if you’re using an older phone model.
Do not insert a towel or any objects into the charging port.
This step is more of an obvious one, however, it needs to be said. Do not insert any cotton swabs, small pieces of paper, or towels to help dry your charging port. Be careful not to press any buttons or shake your phone as it can shift the liquid inside of it.
Let your phone dry on top of a dry towel.
After you’ve successfully followed all these steps, place your phone on top of a dry towel and let it air-dry there. Don’t turn your phone on before it’s dry. The recommended wait period is 24 to 36 hours or more.
What to do once your phone is working again
Even if the phone functions properly at the start, it still took water damage and that can cause performance glitches over time. Not only that, but internal components might have started a corrosion process that can lead to problems down the line. Keep an eye out, and if you notice any glitches or performance issues, take it to a professional and get it repaired.


brightside--2020-11-10--We Imagined What Disney Animals Would Look Like If They Were Human

Our favorite cartoons include lots of different kinds of animal characters .
But what would they look like if they @ @ @ @ @ imagine Flounder from The Little Mermaid or Winnie-the-Pooh looking like us ?
Bright Side had @ @ @ @ @ mind , and our artists amazed us once more with their creative answer .
Who @ @ @ @ @ character ?
Would you like us to draw you by their side ?
If so @ @ @ @ @ us in the comments .
We might include it in our next article !

Our favorite cartoons include lots of different kinds of animal characters. But what would they look like if they were human? Can you imagine Flounder from The Little Mermaid or Winnie-the-Pooh looking like us?
Bright Side had that very same question in mind, and our artists amazed us once more with their creative answer.
1. Baloo
2. Max
3. Abu
4. Marie, Berlioz, and Toulouse
5. The March Hare
6. Diablo
7. Flounder
8. Stitch
9. Sven
10. Kaa
11. Sebastian
12. Winnie-the-Pooh
13. Terk
14. Remy
15. Tantor


brightside--2020-11-10--15 Stories That Prove There Is as Much Kindness in the World as Water in the Sea

Though it sometimes might be hard to see this , kindness is there all around us — all you need to do to see it is just look around .
Whether it ’ s a free coffee , encouraging words , or even a helping hand from an animal , each and every act of kindness matters .
We at Bright Side try to do as many kind things as we can and we hope you are doing the same .
The characters of our article have proven that you don ’ t need to do something big to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , once again , that Keanu Reeves is a man with a big heart .
This orangutan saw a man wading in snake-infested water and decided to offer a helping hand .
This bus driver in Canada stopped the bus to run across the street and help a little kid with his bike whose chain had fallen off .
“ The bus was about to make a right turn when the kid was crossing the street on his bike slowly , visibly crying with no parents nearby .
As the driver was turning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was okay .
Then he got out of the bus to make sure he wasn ’ t hurt or that something bad hadn ’ t happened .
All it turned out to be was the chain on the bike appeared to have fallen off , so he hooked it back on for him and got back on the bus.
” “ After losing my job and finding it hard to get outta bed , I wake up to this on the mirror in the morning.
” “ Ham saved my life yesterday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m alive because of his bravery .
Thank you , Ham .
You are my best friend.
” Such a small thing to do , but such a huge difference it makes “ Recovering from surgery and I couldn ’ t pick up the remote when I dropped it .
This guy helped me.
” “ I suffer from depression and have been in a deep state recently .
I oftentimes can not find the motivation to even clean my own room when it begins to get messy .
My stepmom will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” This cafe offers those who don ’ t have the money to pay for their own coffee a Post-It note that has been prepaid by other visitors .
“ Yesterday we discovered that a dove had been trapped in our chimney for hours.
” “ I adopted a cat .
This was one hour after we got home.
” “ Local restaurant heard we were celebrating our 26th anniversary and gave us a $ 26 gift certificate with our takeout.
” “ This guy just came up to our house to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help.
” “ Taking care of an adorable little family that was left behind during an evacuation.
” “ I had an audition and my car broke down .
Nobody wanted to help me because my car was very dirty .
All of a sudden Keanu Reeves comes up and says to me , ‘ Hey , do you need help ?
’ Without laughing I tried asking him to get in the car so I could push him , but he said , ‘ No , I ’ m going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eventually got her car started and was on time for the audition .

Though it sometimes might be hard to see this, kindness is there all around us — all you need to do to see it is just look around. Whether it’s a free coffee, encouraging words, or even a helping hand from an animal, each and every act of kindness matters.
We at Bright Side try to do as many kind things as we can and we hope you are doing the same. The characters of our article have proven that you don’t need to do something big to be kind. The bonus part will prove, once again, that Keanu Reeves is a man with a big heart.
This orangutan saw a man wading in snake-infested water and decided to offer a helping hand.
This bus driver in Canada stopped the bus to run across the street and help a little kid with his bike whose chain had fallen off.
“The bus was about to make a right turn when the kid was crossing the street on his bike slowly, visibly crying with no parents nearby. As the driver was turning he asked out the window if he was okay. Then he got out of the bus to make sure he wasn’t hurt or that something bad hadn’t happened. All it turned out to be was the chain on the bike appeared to have fallen off, so he hooked it back on for him and got back on the bus.”
A non-profit organization in Canada installed benches welcoming homeless people to stay there overnight.
“After losing my job and finding it hard to get outta bed, I wake up to this on the mirror in the morning.”
“Ham saved my life yesterday. He hurt his paw, but I’m alive because of his bravery. Thank you, Ham. You are my best friend.”
Such a small thing to do, but such a huge difference it makes
“Recovering from surgery and I couldn’t pick up the remote when I dropped it. This guy helped me.”
“I suffer from depression and have been in a deep state recently. I oftentimes cannot find the motivation to even clean my own room when it begins to get messy. My stepmom will sometimes surprise me with a clean room.”
This cafe offers those who don’t have the money to pay for their own coffee a Post-It note that has been prepaid by other visitors.
“Yesterday we discovered that a dove had been trapped in our chimney for hours.”
“With a flashlight taped to a board & FaceTime guiding the way, my hubby was able to retrieve the poor thing. It recovered & was released this morning.”
“I adopted a cat. This was one hour after we got home.”
“Local restaurant heard we were celebrating our 26th anniversary and gave us a $26 gift certificate with our takeout.”
“This guy just came up to our house to get some scratches, my son was happy to help.”
“Taking care of an adorable little family that was left behind during an evacuation.”
Bonus: Keanu Reeves is known to be a man with a big heart and here is a story from actress Octavia Spencer, who he once gave a helping hand to when no one else wanted to.
“I had an audition and my car broke down. Nobody wanted to help me because my car was very dirty. All of a sudden Keanu Reeves comes up and says to me, ‘Hey, do you need help?’ Without laughing I tried asking him to get in the car so I could push him, but he said, ‘No, I’m going to push you.’” The future actress eventually got her car started and was on time for the audition.


brightside--2020-11-10--7 Exercises to Naturally Get Rid of a Turkey Neck

Remember back in the day when turkey necks could only be found at our dinner table ?
Unfortunately , the more we age , the more common it is for us to see that saggy , wrinkled skin below our chin area .
And while many seek cosmetic surgery to get rid of this feature , studies have shown that a 30-minute daily facial and neck exercise could make significant improvements in facial rejuvenation .
And because of that , Bright Side chose the best neck exercises you can begin today to start saying goodbye to the “ turkey ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this exercise sitting or standing — choose what ’ s more comfortable for you .
• Put your hands on your forehead and push your head against your hands .
Don ’ t move your head or hands , just apply pressure .
• Repeat the same movement , but with your hands on your neck , and by pressing your head back .
Then hold this for 10 seconds .
For this exercise , choose a comfortable chair and sit with your back straight .
• Lift your head and look at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to your ceiling and rest .
Now that you ’ re sitting , you can start doing this next exercise .
• Look at the ceiling again , but this time , place your right hand at your collarbone and apply gentle , downward pressure .
• Wrap your lips around your teeth and start opening and closing your mouth .
• Switch hands and repeat the action 5 more times .
Now lay down on a mat with your stomach up , knees bent , and your arms straight alongside your torso @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and your neck off the ground .
• With your head still in the air , turn your head gently to the right and then to the left .
• Face your head forward to the beginning position and lower your head back to the ground .
• Repeat as many times as you can before feeling tired .
Still lying down , face your stomach down with your legs straight .
• With your elbows positioned right under your shoulders , straighten both your arms .
• Tilt your chin out and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a reverse C position .
• Hold for several seconds and then repeat .
Now you can go back to the sitting position and look again at the ceiling .
• Tilt your head backward , press your tongue on the roof of your mouth , and swallow .
• With your head still tilted back and your tongue pressed to the roof of your mouth , turn your head to the right and swallow .
• Return to the initial position and swallow .
• Turn your head to the left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best hour of the day for you to start doing these exercises ?

Remember back in the day when turkey necks could only be found at our dinner table? Unfortunately, the more we age, the more common it is for us to see that saggy, wrinkled skin below our chin area. And while many seek cosmetic surgery to get rid of this feature, studies have shown that a 30-minute daily facial and neck exercise could make significant improvements in facial rejuvenation.
And because of that, Bright Side chose the best neck exercises you can begin today to start saying goodbye to the “turkey” living in you.
1. The forehead push
You can do this exercise sitting or standing — choose what’s more comfortable for you. Put your hands on your forehead and push your head against your hands. Don’t move your head or hands, just apply pressure.
Hold this position for 10 seconds.
Repeat the same movement, but with your hands on your neck, and by pressing your head back. Then hold this for 10 seconds.
2. The swan neck
A classic yoga move, this exercise is simple yet effective. Turn your head to your left side, tilting back gently. Feel the muscles below your ears.
Hold for 6 to 8 seconds.
Return your head to the center and repeat the same movement for your right side.
3. The smooch
For this exercise, choose a comfortable chair and sit with your back straight. Lift your head and look at the ceiling.
With your lips, start making kissing movements.
Send 20 kisses to your ceiling and rest.
4. The gulping fish
Now that you’re sitting, you can start doing this next exercise. Look at the ceiling again, but this time, place your right hand at your collarbone and apply gentle, downward pressure.
Wrap your lips around your teeth and start opening and closing your mouth.
Repeat this movement 5 times.
Switch hands and repeat the action 5 more times.
5. The neck lift
Now lay down on a mat with your stomach up, knees bent, and your arms straight alongside your torso. Slowly start raising your head and your neck off the ground.
With your head still in the air, turn your head gently to the right and then to the left.
Face your head forward to the beginning position and lower your head back to the ground.
Repeat as many times as you can before feeling tired.
6. The upward facing dog
Still lying down, face your stomach down with your legs straight. With your elbows positioned right under your shoulders, straighten both your arms.
Tilt your chin out and push up so that your body is in a reverse C position.
Hold for several seconds and then repeat.
7. The swallowing stretch
Now you can go back to the sitting position and look again at the ceiling. Tilt your head backward, press your tongue on the roof of your mouth, and swallow.
With your head still tilted back and your tongue pressed to the roof of your mouth, turn your head to the right and swallow.
Return to the initial position and swallow.
Turn your head to the left and swallow.
For each direction, repeat 4 times.


brightside--2020-11-10--What Toxic Positivity Is and Why It Is Bad for You

Social media is one of the main sources of the problem .
On social media , people like to appear perfect and share only one side of their life most of the time .
Their worries , struggles , and difficult feelings don ` t usually make it on there and stay hidden in their real life .
It could also be harmless-looking motivational posts or something as simple as , “ Positive vibes only !
” or “ Don ` t worry , be happy !
” You start to hide your emotions , and that can be harmful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show happy people that are always cheerful about their lives , even though that might not be how they really feel , you might feel pressured to appear the same .
So you put a mask on and try to make it look like everything ’ s going great in your life , and like you ’ re not emotionally affected by the difficulties you ’ ve been going through .
And if you don ’ t do that , you might even start feeling shame that you ’ re letting yourself feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distressed .
You look at all those positive people and see their cheerfulness as a sign of power , and feel weak if you let yourself feel “ negative ” emotions .
So you hide them and try not to think about them .
It ’ s understandable to think that something like that will help make the situation better , but in reality , it only makes things worse .
Hiding your real emotions and not dealing with your problems can actually lead to more stress , anxiety , and depression .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ up hurting us instead .
Our friends and family want to help us and cheer us up , but it can be difficult to find the right words .
So they might say what others usually say , like “ Just stay positive !
” or “ It could be worse , ” and become one more source of toxic positivity in your life .
What they could say instead , that would actually sound helpful and understanding , are things like , “ I see that you ’ re really stressed , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” or “ I ’ m sorry you ’ re going through this.
” The important thing is to not minimize someone ’ s suffering or invalidate their emotions , but let them feel whatever they ’ re feeling , even if it ’ s hard , and support them .
Remember that feelings don ’ t have to be mutually exclusive .
You might feel pressure to only feel positive emotions .
And if you don ’ t , you might think your only option is to just feel pain , stress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen as negative .
However , you can experience both positive and negative feelings at the same time .
For example , if you ’ ve lost your job , it ’ s understandable to feel frustrated and anxious about whether you ’ ll be able to find a new job or not .
And you could encounter some toxic positivity if everyone around you says stuff like , “ At least you have your family and good health , ” or “ Everything happens for a reason .
Now you ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” And feeling just one way or the other about what you ’ re going through could be overwhelming .
But it ’ s possible to balance it out and feel both frustrated about what happened and excited about the future at the same time .

Having a positive outlook on life can be a healthy thing that helps you get through hard times. However, positivity can also be toxic, if it’s insincere and you’re suppressing your real emotions. And that can harm your emotional and mental state.
We at Bright Side think positive vibes are good, but in moderation. So we’d like to tell you about when they can actually do you more harm than good.
Social media is one of the main sources of the problem.
On social media, people like to appear perfect and share only one side of their life most of the time. Their worries, struggles, and difficult feelings don`t usually make it on there and stay hidden in their real life. It could also be harmless-looking motivational posts or something as simple as, “Positive vibes only!” or “Don`t worry, be happy!”
You start to hide your emotions, and that can be harmful.
When you see posts that only show happy people that are always cheerful about their lives, even though that might not be how they really feel, you might feel pressured to appear the same. So you put a mask on and try to make it look like everything’s going great in your life, and like you’re not emotionally affected by the difficulties you’ve been going through. And if you don’t do that, you might even start feeling shame that you’re letting yourself feel sad, anxious, unmotivated, or distressed. You look at all those positive people and see their cheerfulness as a sign of power, and feel weak if you let yourself feel “negative” emotions. So you hide them and try not to think about them. It’s understandable to think that something like that will help make the situation better, but in reality, it only makes things worse. Hiding your real emotions and not dealing with your problems can actually lead to more stress, anxiety, and depression.
Sometimes people mean well, but end up hurting us instead.
Our friends and family want to help us and cheer us up, but it can be difficult to find the right words. So they might say what others usually say, like “Just stay positive!” or “It could be worse,” and become one more source of toxic positivity in your life.
What they could say instead, that would actually sound helpful and understanding, are things like, “I see that you’re really stressed, is there anything I can do?” or “I’m sorry you’re going through this.” The important thing is to not minimize someone’s suffering or invalidate their emotions, but let them feel whatever they’re feeling, even if it’s hard, and support them.
Remember that feelings don’t have to be mutually exclusive.
You might feel pressure to only feel positive emotions. And if you don’t, you might think your only option is to just feel pain, stress, or anything else that’s seen as negative. However, you can experience both positive and negative feelings at the same time. For example, if you’ve lost your job, it’s understandable to feel frustrated and anxious about whether you’ll be able to find a new job or not. And you could encounter some toxic positivity if everyone around you says stuff like, “At least you have your family and good health,” or “Everything happens for a reason. Now you’ve got a lot of new opportunities!” And feeling just one way or the other about what you’re going through could be overwhelming. But it’s possible to balance it out and feel both frustrated about what happened and excited about the future at the same time.


brightside--2020-11-10--20 Pics That Will Satisfy Your Curiosity Like a Nice Back Scratch

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest It ’ s important to look at the world through a child ’ s eyes from time to time .
Do square peas exist ?
Can a tomato have a tan line ?
Do lizards like to sleep under a blanket ?
It turns out that there a still a lot of unanswered questions , and a lot of mysteries to unfold .
1 .
“ This is why you should not wrap your food in newspapers.
” 2 .
When an ice storm hit your blooming flowers .
They were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
3 .
When the smudge on your glasses smears just like a mountain .
5 .
“ My parents have over a dozen chickens .
If you ’ ve ever wondered how my mom gathers eggs in the morning ... ” 8 .
Here ’ s what happens when the printer runs out of yellow and magenta ink when making labels for soup cans .
9 .
“ Ever thought about how ice sits on a windcatcher ?
” 10 .
“ This is what a 100 % chocolate KitKat looks like.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the wasp in your house 13 .
“ Someone cut these posters revealing how many layers there are.
” 14 .
“ These handles don ’ t connect to the floor , so the floor can be cleaned easily.
” 15 .
“ Today I learned that peas become square after being dried.
” 16 .
This is what an iced rose looks like .
17 .
“ Supervillain using their lightning lasso to take down an airplane.
” 18 .
“ Heirloom cherry tomatoes have star imprints where their stems were.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a tan line .
20 .
“ This is how my blue-tongued skink likes to take a nap ( yes , it ’ s a reptile ) .
”

It’s important to look at the world through a child’s eyes from time to time. Do square peas exist? Can a tomato have a tan line? Do lizards like to sleep under a blanket? It turns out that there a still a lot of unanswered questions, and a lot of mysteries to unfold.
Bright Side revealed 20 little discoveries about the most mundane things and is in a hurry to share them with you.
1. “This is why you should not wrap your food in newspapers.”
2. When an ice storm hit your blooming flowers. They were a little surprised by the cold snap.
3. When the smudge on your glasses smears just like a mountain.
4. “This is how colorful freshly harvested beans are.”
5. “My parents have over a dozen chickens. If you’ve ever wondered how my mom gathers eggs in the morning...”
6. “First time I witnessed cocoon-to-butterfly progression. Photos were taken 8 days apart.”
7. Faceted glass refracts the straw into a perfect zigzag!
8. Here’s what happens when the printer runs out of yellow and magenta ink when making labels for soup cans.
9. “Ever thought about how ice sits on a windcatcher?”
10. “This is what a 100% chocolate KitKat looks like.”
11. “Steaming purple cabbage produces blue water.”
12. New game: find the wasp in your house
13. “Someone cut these posters revealing how many layers there are.”
14. “These handles don’t connect to the floor, so the floor can be cleaned easily.”
15. “Today I learned that peas become square after being dried.”
16. This is what an iced rose looks like.
17. “Supervillain using their lightning lasso to take down an airplane.”
18. “Heirloom cherry tomatoes have star imprints where their stems were.” It’s the tomato equivalent of a tan line.
19. “Imagine if a flower’s petals curled horizontally.”
20. “This is how my blue-tongued skink likes to take a nap (yes, it’s a reptile).”