Remember when you were in Elementary and your teacher asked you who your hero was? Well I do. Anyone who knows me knows that my mom is my rock, my best friend, and my hero. Unfortunately, being a hero has its price. I began to notice people staring when I was around ten years old. We were eating at a restaurant and I noticed a couple of teenagers continuously looking at our table and whispering to each other. I couldn’t figure out what their problem was or why they were so intrigued with my family. What those teenagers didn’t know is that with every whisper they were demolishing my mom’s self-confidence and with every sideways glance at our table they were killing her strength. As I’ve gotten older I have noticed more stares and more whispers. Although I no longer question as to what they are staring at, I question why the hell they are staring at my mother. My mom has been there for me when no one else was, when I felt like my world was ending she was there to pick up the pieces. She taught me the true way to love someone unconditionally, with every ounce of your well-being. She taught me how to forgive others that did not deserve my forgiveness.
So let me tell you a little bit about my mom. March 23rd is a date that I will never forget. On this day my mom was in a house explosion, 90 percent of her body had severe burns on it. Every doctor that saw my mother told my grandparents that she would not make it through this. But after living in a hospital for nearly two years and going through hundreds of surgeries my mom defied the odds and got to go home. A little while after my mom was released from the hospital she met my father and they got married. Then my mom faced something that made her world stop turning once again. She was told that if she tried to have children, she would not make it through the delivery. This devastated her because becoming a mother is the one thing she wanted most in life. But my mom made the decision to take that chance and risk her own life to have me. And I am incredibly thankful she did. Saying my mom is my hero would be the biggest understatement I have ever made. My mother is a fighter and the strongest woman I have ever met. Words can only begin to describe how grateful I am to have a hero like her.Recommended for you
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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