Let’s set aside stereotypes for now. Getting inked can be a powerful means of processing your grief or trauma. According to new research, tattoos can heal the mind as well as adorn the body. Getting a certain symbol or phrase tattooed on you can be a daily reminder of your strength, resiliency, and the fact that you’re alive. 1. “Got my dad’s writing from a birthday card he got me a while back… Continue reading 18 Tattoos That Are More Than Works of Art
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20 Tattoo Tributes That Honor Family With Ink
Tattoos are often not just beautiful pictures — they have a meaning behind them and become symbols of people’s experiences, important memories, and family. Many people choose to get tattoos that honor their loved ones or commemorate unique moments in their lives. Here are 15 family tattoo ideas that will inspire you to create a meaningful tribute to your family. 1. “My parents’ wedding photo” © ayy-shane… Continue reading 20 Tattoo Tributes That Honor Family With Ink
15 People Who Managed to Turn Their Scars Into Creative Works of Art
Scars can be a painful reminder of past trauma, but tattoos offer a creative solution for turning them into symbols of beauty and strength. From burns to surgical scars, tattoos provide a way to reclaim one’s body and rewrite their story. And just like that, we have 15 people who decided to replace their scars with astonishingly beautiful tattoos. 1. “My first, a humpback whale scar” © humble_beeeee /… Continue reading 15 People Who Managed to Turn Their Scars Into Creative Works of Art
14 Times People Covered Up Their Scars With Glorious Tattoos
People go through many different things in their lives and are often left with scars that remind them of very unpleasant times. And while there is no way to forget these sad moments, they don’t need to see their scars every single day. So, in order to help themselves, they decide to cover the scars up using tattoos. This tattoo artist mainly uses blossoms to cover scars.… Continue reading 14 Times People Covered Up Their Scars With Glorious Tattoos
7 Body Parts You’ve Been Cleaning Wrong Your Whole Life
There are about 2,368 bacterial species that live in belly buttons alone, probably more, and yet its hygiene is often neglected. Using a cotton swab to clean out your ear wax is actually dangerous and unnecessary. As it turns out, we’ve been cleaning our body parts the wrong way all along and doing more damage than good. Bright Side has found methods… Continue reading 7 Body Parts You’ve Been Cleaning Wrong Your Whole Life
9 Signs You’re Gluten Sensitive, and This Is Important to Know
Gluten is called a silent killer because it can cause chronic damage throughout the body. Sometimes the patient isn’t even aware of the consequences of gluten consumption. So, it’s better to check if your body has a gluten intolerance. 1. Problems with the gastrointestinal tract © pixabay.com Symptoms are mainly associated with the intestines: nausea, bloating, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and even constipation. People often… Continue reading 9 Signs You’re Gluten Sensitive, and This Is Important to Know
7 Signs of Stress Your Body Is Showing You
It’s not always easy to sit down and say what’s bothering you. You might not even have time for that, or you might simply think that everything is perfect in your life. However, your body never lies, and when you fail to listen to it, you get “messages.” They tend to be unpleasant, but your body uses them as a last resort to reach out to you… Continue reading 7 Signs of Stress Your Body Is Showing You
9 Exercises That’ll Tighten Your Butt and Legs Without Going to the Gym
Not every girl is ready to go to the gym after work on a regular basis. Meanwhile, everyone wants to be healthy and fit. Don’t give up that easy — many exercises that trainers recommend can be performed at home. And you might be able to attain the same results by going to a gym, if you perform them regularly. 1. Spiderman pose When performing this exercise, the surface of the leg from the… Continue reading 9 Exercises That’ll Tighten Your Butt and Legs Without Going to the Gym
9 Body Features That Women of the 21st Century Should Stop Feeling Insecure About
According to statistics, 85% of people worldwide have low self-esteem. The experiment conducted by Dove has proven this to be true. An artist was asked to paint 2 portraits of the same woman: the first one according to her description of herself and the other one according to her description by a stranger. Eventually, the portrait revealed that the woman’s own description turned out less attractive than the other.… Continue reading 9 Body Features That Women of the 21st Century Should Stop Feeling Insecure About
9 Everyday Habits It’s Better Get Rid of as Soon as Possible
There’s a common belief that it takes 21 days for a habit to form. But scientists have proven that an average of 66 days is necessary in order to turn an action into something that you do without having to think about it. And getting rid of a habit that’s already been formed could take much longer. But it’s definitely worth considering which of your habits are healthy and which may be harmful. We at Bright… Continue reading 9 Everyday Habits It’s Better Get Rid of as Soon as Possible