Devaluing someone means breaking their personal boundaries. Sometimes it’s better to keep silent rather than say certain things to people, even though they might seem harmless and even encouraging. Phrases like, “What…
There are social rules when it comes to sneezing that are embedded in our culture. Completely acceptable nose clearing in Shanghai would cause people to stare at you in the UK. A report has shown that people have…
Humans are social beings. We crave interaction because it’s a synonym of well-being, entertainment, and support, and while there are naturally sociable people, most of us have difficulty starting conversations, talking in public, and making…
Psychologist Mikhail Labkovskiy, author of the famous book I Want and I Will: Accepting Yourself, Loving Life, and Becoming Happy, is definitely an edgy person: his big statements often make people that are interested in psychology…
Psychological problems with self-esteem, career, and even between spouses can greatly affect a newborn, according to a study. So it’s important to deal with all these nuances in your head before having children. We, at Bright Side,…
According to the World Health Organization, more than 264 million people suffer from depression globally. The statistic is an alarming sign that we not only need to take care of our own mental health, but we should…
Most of us associate the word “selfish” with an unpleasant person who only thinks about themselves. But psychologists claim that being selfish is actually useful in some situations. For example, when you need to put…
Low self-esteem is something no one should ever have to deal with. Not only can it prohibit you from enjoying life in all its glory, but it can also infringe on your mental health and lead to problems…
Stereotypes can be useful and can even save lives. For example, the belief that stray dogs will definitely attack people may force a person to be careful and take pepper spray with them. There…
We still don’t fully understand the purpose of our dreams, but that doesn’t stop our brains from creating beautiful yet weird concepts in alternative worlds that leave us stunned in the morning. But for some…
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