Thanks for being there on my good days and lifting me up on my not so good days. I seriously don't know what I would do without you all. I can't think of a single time I haven't had one of you to turn to and for that I am ever grateful. I am so glad I have people in my life to tell me when I am about to make a mistake, and people in my life to make some of the mistakes with me. I can't count the number of times I have ended up on the floor in tears from laughing so hard. I can't count the number of times you all have been there when the tears have been real either. I know that as we are all getting older the friendships are changing. Sometimes some of us go days without talking and sometimes some of us go weeks without a text. Yet, I know that the ones that matter are still here. I know that when I need you and we haven't talked in almost a month, you will still be there to knock some sense back into my head. There are so many people in our lives that only get to stay for a season. I am just so happy that we get some forever friends that last a lifetime. So thanks for the memories. Thanks for the prayers. Thanks for the dinner dates when we've all been single and lonely. Thanks for keeping in touch. Whether it's once a week or once a day, the "I miss you" texts from you all always comes and I dread the day when it doesn't. There are so many stories I will get to tell my children and so many of you are the reason for the stories. I know we all have our differences as we have gotten older. Some of us have chosen to get married and move state's away, while others of us have chosen to endure the tortures of college. Somehow through the distance and the busyness, (and even the having twins) we all still have each others backs. So this is just a simple thank you to the loves of my life. The ones that were there through the time I bleached my hair and it looked awful to the time I jumped on a flight to Florida. The ones who stuck by my side through me moving to Tennessee, and the ones who were still there for me when I came back home. Through the late night walks and talks to the impromptu shopping trips and lunches. You are all the best friends I could have ever asked for. There may come a day when the list gets shorter and the texts don't come, but I still know that if I ever need a hand to help me up, or a laugh that puts me on my belly, all of you will always be there. I love you all so much. Thanks for being so amazing!
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1. It's just the basics.
I think we all know this but just to remind everyone, deodorant goes such a long way! If you are an athlete who does not like the white residue some deodorants leave then try using a spray deodorant. Either way do not walk into any type of practice, game, whatever without putting on deodorant.
2. Just an easy tip.
Assorted tea bags arranged on a white surface.
Photo by K8 on UnsplashHere's an easy tip for stinky shoes. Try putting tea bags into your shoes to keep them smelling fresh and to remove odors. This also works with putting tea bags into your gym bags to keep bad smells away.
3. As a college student, I get it.
I get it, we are in college, some are away from home, not a lot of responsibility. One thing that should ALWAYS be a responsibility is clean clothes. If you know you are all out of practice clothes, your practice jersey smells terrible, etc.. GO WASH IT!
Nobody wants to work with someone who smells musty and nasty the whole time. And you definitely don't want to be the person is who looked at as the nasty one on the team. It's simple, just plan ahead and wash your clothes.
4. Time to be real.
man running in forestPhoto by Shashank Shekhar on UnsplashTime to be real, we all sweat. Some sweat more than others. We all sweat by our private areas, the only thing I can say that can help eliminate odors in private areas when sweating is grooming. So if you have lots of hair around your private hair more then likely odors will be present.
All I can say is try to stay clean down there if you sweat a lot by your private area take extra measures like soaking in apple cider vinegar with lukewarm water.
5. Shower right after.
Empty shower stalls in a tiled bathroom.
Photo by - Kenny on UnsplashTry to shower right after a practice or a game if you can. This helps get rid of smells fast. Even if you are playing an away game, if somehow you are able to at least wash up your main areas before getting on a bus ride, you are helping the problem.
6. Another get real moment.
Ladies, sometimes playing sports and being on your period can be hard. Try to stay fresh and clean down there. If you aren't a tampon person, make sure that you always have extra pads with you. After practices or games wash extra good in those areas just to ensure any bad odors are gone.
7. Take home your clothes.
If you have lockers, make sure that you are taking home your practice clothes with you. If you don't smells will soon start to build up. If you have to keep your clothes in your locker try to add a small air freshener
8. Be nice!
"Kindness Matters" on a pink board with a tiled backdrop.
Photo by Copper and Wild on UnsplashIf you notice that someone on your team may need a reminder when it comes to hygiene, simply talk to them in private, You don't have to be mean about it. Offer them advice when it comes to hygiene and how to take care of themselves.
9. Disinfect!
if you play a sport that requires lots of contact with other people or objects try to disinfect have much as you can. it is better to disinfect. With everyone sweating, bacteria can start to build up.
Also, in all honesty, you never know what someone may have(a skin infection, a cut, etc..), so better to be safe than sorry when it comes to disinfecting equipment.
10. Just keep up with yourself.
I always say, just keep up with yourself. I understand you may be very busy but your hygiene is so important, taking care of yourself is important! Stay clean, create your own hygiene routine, and you'll be ok.
There it is! Hygiene is something we can all agree on is important. So keep up it, care about your hygiene!
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