College is a crazy time. Good thing we have Ross, Rachel, Joey, Monica, Chandler, and Pheobe to get us through.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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!
Anyone can believe in you, but it doesn't mean anything until you hear it from your mom. She's the real MVP.
Everything is only OK when my mom tells me it's OK. Trust no one except for the OG.
All I need is a hug from Momma Bear, and all of my problems will mysteriously vanish...or at least that's what I hope will happen.
The only thing more stressful than school work, are blemishes. One single red spot ruins the entire month. Thank you, skin, for hating me.
OK, not quite, but a girl can dream, can't she? Homemade treats and an inspirational note will suffice.
I wish I had as much confidence in myself as my mom has in me. Life would be a breeze.
I secretly just need my mom to tell me that I can take a break so I don't feel guilty for procrastinating. Yes, mom, I do need a break after staring at my computer screen for 30 minutes and crying for the last 15 minutes before I called you.
Sometimes you just need to take a step back from everything and let loose. It's especially easy when you don't have to worry about spending too much money. Thanks, mom!
Just close your eyes, and breathe in. No, your mom won't be there when you open your eyes, but we can only hope.
Even though she says it, you don't believe it. The stress continues to build, but, in the end, it was just a silly test that you will forget about in a few years. When will I learn that she is always right?
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It's a little difficult to be in a relationship with a guy when you can barely manage a "hey" when you see him. I, personally, have always been shy in general and while I've done so much better with my shyness in everyday situations, when it comes to talking to boys it's usually pretty hopeless.
I mean, he doesn't have to be Nathan Scott but he should probably have a few of the same qualities. I'm just not looking to settle for a guy who parties all the time or doesn't care about his future or someone who's going to try to bring me away from God.
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Honestly, a perfect night for me is watching Netflix and eating some pizza. Most college kids (guys and girls) like to go to parties, drink, smoke, and have sex. That's just not me, never has been and never will be. Also, I'm not saying all guys are like this, but there are a lot of guys that are "only after one thing" and that's not what I'm after.
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I get it, it's college, we're young, it's the time of our lives, having fun is everyone's top priority. Most people aren't looking to settle down or have a long-term relationship. That's fine for some people to only be looking to have fun but again, that's just not me.
It's better to be in no relationship than to be in the wrong relationship. I'm not trying to date someone for the wrong reasons just to be able to say I have a boyfriend.
I live in a small town and go to a small school. Most of the guys that live around here and don't party all the time are taken. There just aren't too many good Jesus-loving, single guys around here that seem interested in me.
This is actually the only reason. None of the other stuff on this list matters except for what's in God's plan. Regardless of my shyness, or pickiness, or how many bad boys are out there that seem like the good guys, if God wanted me to be in a relationship right now then I would be. I have faith that one day He's going to show me the person I'm supposed to be with, whether that day is tomorrow, in a few weeks, or in several years. Until then I'll just stick to reading my Bible and watching my Netflix.
