Can you easily say, “no” to your colleagues or relatives who ask you for favors? For many people, it’s a really big challenge. We are often scared of saying, “no” even though it may make things easier for us. By giving into a request, we are just trying to avoid conflict. But this habit often makes us annoyed and forces us to do things we don’t want to. Everyone needs to be able to refuse …

Sometimes marketers use tricky methods in order to persuade us to buy certain products. And even though we often get annoyed with these tricks, we still keep getting trapped in them again and again. Luckily some Internet users shared photos of terrible marketing tricks that they’ve encountered to help keep us from making the same mistakes. Bright Side collected 25 photos for you where the real …

Small kids are very unpredictable, often doing things that make their parents blush. But their uniqueness and cheerfulness won’t let parents stay angry at them for long. Still, one can’t always be ready for the situations that can be the reason for both laughter and tears. All we can do is accept kids as they are, remembering to always capture the moment with …

We come across all kinds of things in our day to day life. Some of these things amuse us, while some leave us wondering how on earth they got here. Believe it or not, there are many amazing items left in unexpected places that are just waiting to be discovered. At Bright Side, we’re amused by these things that people found accidentally, and are even more shocked about the places …

You don’t need to go to other planets to be amazed by the variety of lifeforms. Evolution has a very rich imagination and, thanks to it, there are squeaking dragons, animals with poisonous armpits, and newts that fire ribs at their enemies and just grow a new rib later. If these “superpowers” aren’t enough to impress you, keep on reading! Bright Side has collected 15 funny animals, birds, and reptiles …

Statistics show that people change their jobs every 4 years and 2 months. There are very different situations at work and while some can be pleasant and even rewarding, others can be almost unbearable. There are many reasons to leave a position and changing jobs is sometimes even necessary, especially if an honest discussion with upper management leads to nowhere. There are situations that clearly signal …

When everything around you goes wrong it’s necessary to cheer yourself up with some positive vibes. And what could be more positive than cute animals? While sometimes you have to wait to hug your adorable pet until the end of the working day, now you have the opportunity to look at these fluffy creatures and smile any time you want. Bright Side has …

A Japanese scientist named Yoshinori Ohsumi discovered a principle of eating that helps us stay young and healthy. It was so innovative, Ohsumi received The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2016. When we starve for some time, the cells recycle everything old and useless and become young. This process is called autophagy. Here is a system that will help you use this process to your advantage. You …

True love is not only felt, it’s visible to the naked eye. But if you are one of those people who look for proof in every situation and prefer facts to deductions, arm your eyes and pay attention to the following signs. We at Bright Side analyzed a fair portion of couples in love and came up with a list of things that signal that your partner loves you a lot. …

According to Dr. Jose Colon, about 4-6 nocturnal awakenings are considered normal for the average person. This goes back to our caveman days when we needed to wake up to ensure our safety. However, after these short periods of staying awake, we should be able to go back to sleep easily. If you can’t fall asleep immediately, there are probably some things that prevent you from getting a good …