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  • 9 Things Experts Don’t Recommend to Do Before Bed

    9 Things Experts Don’t Recommend to Do Before Bed
    Jan 31 2025
    A good night’s sleep recharges your system, lowers stress levels, promotes weight loss, and even makes you live longer. Some popular pre-bed habits most of us have can deprive you of all that. If you want to fall asleep easily and get enough of healthy sleep every night, you have to follow some simple but very effective rules. Even though we tend to think that working up a good sweat at the gym will only help us fall asleep faster, that’s not always the case. The trick here is to finish your workout 3-4 or even 6 hours before you go to bed. You can have some water in the evenings, you just need to experiment and find your perfect amount. The National Sleep Foundation states that, in general, most people sleep well through the night after just an 8 oz glass of water before bed. Try to limit naps to 20 minutes because longer naps require you to wake up from a deeper sleep. As a result, they'll only make you feel groggy afterwards instead of refreshed. Working late increases the chances of you spending the next few hours lying in bed thinking about all your tasks. Instead, clear your mind, create a plan for tomorrow, and write it down. You won't be at your best if don't get proper sleep, so put everything away and relax. Be extremely careful with pills, especially prescription meds, since they can have all kinds of effects on your sleep. Some cause drowsiness while others can make you super alert. This is especially true of antidepressants. Painkillers also don’t contribute to healthy sleep, so use precaution when taking them before bed. Many people think that a hot bath contributes to good sleep, but that's just one more popular myth. The truth is that it's a change in temperature that helps us fall asleep, not the hot bath or shower itself. And the higher this temperature difference is, the more we want to sleep. Music: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/... TIMESTAMPS #9. Exercising 0:33 #8. Drinking water 1:21 #7. Napping 2:05 #6. Being engaged in creative activities 2:55 #5. Using electronic devices 3:42 #4. Taking pills 4:36 #3. Feeling nervous 5:25 #2. Taking a hot shower 6:33 #1. Sleeping with pets 7:24 Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightside Instagram: / brightgram 5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • 18 Riddles That Will Twist Your Thinking Routine

    18 Riddles That Will Twist Your Thinking Routine
    Jan 31 2025
    Erica wants to find her true love. She talks to 3 strangers at a speed dating event. Each guy tells her some brief facts about himself. If you're good at solving tricky riddles and logical puzzles, you would have no problem helping Erica make the right choice. All you have to do is analyze all the information and make conclusions. But remember: sometimes things aren't as simple as they seem. #brightside Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightside Instagram: / brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • If You See This On Your Car, Don't Touch It And Ask for Help!

    If You See This On Your Car, Don't Touch It And Ask for Help!
    Jan 30 2025
    How to Protect Yourself from Car Thieves. Criminals regularly invent new scam schemes to rid you of your car or belongings that you forgetfully leave in it. The only way to protect your car from being stolen and save yourself from thieve attacks is to stay alert and well-informed and follow some essential safety tips. How to deal with a GPS tracker on your car 1:03 Criminals use magnetic GPS trackers they can even throw out of the window of their car that is passing by your vehicle. The trackers will lead robbers to your flat or house. In addition, they will be able to find out when you leave your car in a deserted place and get inside. If you locate a magnetic tracker attached to your car, remove it in a random place that is far from your home or work and is off the way to these locations. After you remove the tracker, take a photo of the device to provide some evidence to the police. How to stay safe abroad 4:30 People tend to feel more relaxed on holiday that's why they just don't register the same threat they are well aware of in their home country. For example, in Spain, there have been numerous cases when criminals targeted drivers of foreign-registered cars. When abroad, always park your car in sight, if you leave your car, take all valuable belongings with you. Be extra cautious of those people who flag you down. "Smash-and-grab" approach 5:30 Car robbers come up to your car when you're waiting at a traffic light or suffer in a traffic jam, smash the car window, and grab anything expensive they can see. While you can do nothing with waiting in the traffic, you can cover the windows of your car with a protective safety film. How to ensure the safety of your car 6:25 Leave your doors open and your windows rolled down if you park your car in a "bad" neighborhood. If you want to make your vehicle unappealing to car robbers, make it as messy inside as possible. Don't leave anything (literally anything) in sight. Make sure that the measures you've taken to protect your car are visible. Music: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/... TIMESTAMPS How to deal with a GPS tracker on your car 1:03 How to stay safe abroad 4:30 "Smash-and-grab" approach 5:30 How to ensure the safety of your car 6:25 SUMMARY -If you see a GPS tracker on your car, be extremely cautious. Criminals use them to stalk you, pure and simple. -When abroad, be extra cautious of those people who flag you down. Your valuables should be not only out of reach but also out of sight. -Robbers need a fast getaway. If they have to bash your car window again and again, they will most likely get caught. So, do everything you can to make your windows as impact-absorbent as possible. -Leave anything that has value (CD's, sports equipment, GPS, suitcases) in the trunk of your car. Park in well-lit areas. Under a street lamp, criminals feel uncomfortable and exposed. If you want to make your vehicle unappealing to car robbers, make it as messy inside as possible. Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightside Instagram: / brightgram 5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • 10 Harsh Truths Many People Are Afraid to Admit

    10 Harsh Truths Many People Are Afraid to Admit
    Jan 30 2025
    No matter how educated or realistic you are, there are probably still things that you just refuse to believe although deep down you know they’re true. Well, it’s high time to face reality and accept these cold-hard facts. They might seem difficult to swallow but doing so will only make your life easier in the long run! TIMESTAMPS Most of our memories are false. 1:04 We’re mostly a product of circumstance. 2:19 No one wants to love a person who doesn't love themselves. 3:20 The world doesn't owe you anything. 4:33 You have more time than you think. 5:34 Your life will never be perfect. 6:53 No one is really too busy, they just don't care about you. 7:55 You can't be perfect for everyone. 8:43 Life isn't fair. 9:39 The person that’s most likely to kill you is YOU. 10:25 And what about you, what was the hardest truth you ever had to admit? Tell me in the comments below! Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightside Instagram: / brightgram 5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • 10 Warning Signs Your Pet Needs Help Right Now

    10 Warning Signs Your Pet Needs Help Right Now
    Jan 30 2025
    In case you love your pets and want to take good care of them and keep them healthy, pay attention to even the slightest changes in their behavior and take necessary measures immediately. For the sake of your pets and to protect them, keep an eye out for these 10 warning signs your pet needs help. TIMESTAMPS Coughing 0:53 Vomiting 2:02 A swollen belly 3:02 Lethargy 4:26 Abnormal restlessness 4:46 Unexplained weight loss 5:31 Excessive licking 6:21 Urinating more or less frequently 7:13 Hair loss or itching 8:22 Lack of appetite 8:54 Music: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/... SUMMARY -Kennel cough can be more serious for puppies, kittens, and breeds with pushed-in faces because their face shape may cause additional breathing difficulties. -Vomiting can stem from gastrointestinal illnesses, pancreatitis, kidney disease, or parasitic infections. Blood in the vomit is a major red flag that could indicate your pet has gulped down a sharp object that’s irritating its stomach. -Undiagnosed abnormal swelling in the stomach could potentially be life-threatening as it puts additional pressure on the chest cavity and makes it hard for your dog or cat to breathe. -Weakness or lethargy in dogs and cats usually accompanies all kinds of infections and serious diseases like diabetes, hypoglycemia, and anemia. -If your dog or cat is being anxious or looks scared for no reason and is constantly pacing, shaking, or whining, this can point to a range of health issues including mange, rabies, Cushing's disease, or heart problems. -If your dog or cat has lost 10% of its normal body weight, it could be a sign of a serious issue, such as a metabolic disorder, kidney or liver problems, neuromuscular disease, or cancer. -The most common reason why your cat or dog is excessively cleaning the same spot could be from pain or itching caused by fleas or an allergy. -If your pet is peeing more frequently than it used to, it can be a sign of diabetes. -If your cat or dog starts losing hair on or around its ears, this can be a sign of fleas, ticks, ear mites, or mange. -If your pet hasn’t touched their food for more than 24 hours, it can be a sign of stress, pain, or fever. Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightside Instagram: / brightgram 5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • 7 Traits of a Strong Personality Any Person Can Develop

    7 Traits of a Strong Personality Any Person Can Develop
    Jan 30 2025
    Taking the positive personality traits you have for granted, you don't always consider ways to develop and improve your own character. Some strong personality traits require consistent effort before they really become a part of who you are. If you're ready for some hard work, you can start your way to a better and more successful self! A psychological study has been conducted recently at Ohio State University. It has been found out that your career plans are influenced by the level of your self-esteem! 67 undergraduate students with majors in psychology or business participated in this research. It has turned out that the more confident and encouraged by professors students were, the bigger dreams about the future they had. People who are always ready to help don't always get gratitude from others. Paradoxically, this feature is rarely appreciated, and any help is most often perceived as a normal thing. Moreover, any situation where you give more than you receive or share something that you lack provokes stress. People like those who have fun personalities and can laugh at themselves and their failures. Laughter helps to cope with stress, see positivity, and communicate with others. Despite a common misconception, the highest-performing employees don't overwork, as studies show. Music: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/... TIMESTAMPS Self-confidence 0:50 The ability to say "No" 2:02 Sense of humor 3:37 Hard-working 4:40 The ability to read other people 5:51 The ability to attract people 6:52 The ability to control the reactions of your body 7:54 SUMMARY -A great way to feel more confident is to do physical exercise! What is more, stop perceiving the reactions of other people as the rules that you need to follow. -Remember that it's possible to say "no" at any moment. Don't be afraid to offend a person by your refusal since it's likely that you aren't the only person who can help. -Watch how other people reply to comments with a joke that gets met by even more jokes. Don't get offended at the slightest thing and learn to laugh at yourself. -For better results and performance, turn off any messengers, put your phone on vibrate, and don't listen to music if it distracts you. Immerse yourself in the task that you need to complete. -In order to understand the motives of other people and to see the reasons behind their behavior, it's necessary to pay attention to what they are saying and doing, where they are looking, and who makes them smile. Combine the clues and you'll see the truth. -When talking to someone, try to make an eye contact, look at the companion in a calm and relaxed way. Don't forget to smile. -To develop this ability, you need to learn to determine and understand your emotions. A fast heartbeat, tense muscles, and a lack or excess of energy or appetite are all signs of anxiety. It's possible to calm yourself down with the help of breathing exercises and meditation. Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightside Instagram: / brightgram 5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
  • See What Others Don’t See to Solve All 19 Riddles

    See What Others Don’t See to Solve All 19 Riddles
    Jan 30 2025
    Nelly is approaching a picturesque field. She’s carrying a package. If she doesn’t manage to open it before reaching the field, she won’t survive. If you can guess what’s in the package, you could be a detective. You have the analytical skills to solve tricky puzzles. The good news is that you can boost these skills if you practice solving riddles every day. #brightside Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightside Instagram: / brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • 8 Habits Poor People Do And Rich Don't

    8 Habits Poor People Do And Rich Don't
    Jan 29 2025
    How to become rich and successful without working hard? In some sense, poverty isn't a lack of money but a particular life program that people create in their mind. Here're 8 habits of a poor person as well as the reasons that can prevent you from getting rich and living a wealthy life. TIMESTAMPS If you stop working, you won't be able to support your habitual lifestyle for longer than 3 months. 1:02 You are in a constant search for sales. 1:52 It takes you more than an hour to get to work. 2:46 You have some bills that you can hardly pay. 3:46 You aim for immediate profit. 5:19 You spend money before you have earned it. 6:11 You have drifted away from your family. 7:26 You expect that the government will change your life for the better. 8:15 SUMMARY There are numerous examples when a poor person became rich without any family support or a substantial inheritance. In other cases, people had all personal qualities and possibilities necessary to earn a lot but they were too unsure of themselves to take the first step. If you feel that you're one of such people, don't get desperate. Create a so-called financial safety cushion. To do this, put some money aside every month. What is even better, try to find a source of passive income: it can be an investment in real estate, shares, or securities. If you always look for price tags with a magic word "discount" on them or try to buy goods only at sales, you have another habit of a poor person. The same goes for buying cheap things. The best thing you can do is to find an accommodation close to your work or figure out a way to spend as little time as possible to get there. If both options are unacceptable, use the time you spend on the way effectively: studying foreign languages or reading career-related books. If you pay loans for your mobile phone, car, furniture, and even traveling, something has gone wrong. There's a rule that says that debt payments shouldn't be more than 40 percent of your earnings. It's better to accept a job offer from a serious company with a lower starting salary: this will give you an opportunity to build a career and earn much more after some time. Don't concentrate on the sum of money you'll get after the first months of work. Think globally. Banks have pretty long periods during which you don't have to pay interest fees. However, this is just one more clever psychological trick. You'll be surprised how many people believe that they can achieve something worthy only acting on their own, separated from their family. But in fact, the situation is opposite: a person can't build a successful career or start a profitable business without a support of their family. Poor people often believe that while they have been working for all their life, the government should pay them more than enough when they retire. They count on social security to support them after they stop working. And exactly here there's a difference between poor and rich people. While people with low income spend most of their money on housing, those who have high income invest in retirement expenses and insurance, according to the data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Subscribe to Bright Side : https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightside Instagram: / brightgram 5-Minute Crafts Youtube: https://www.goo.gl/8JVmuC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins