Here it is, sprouts. You need to know the truth about who you are. You are more. Our world, our culture, our family, our peers, our past can tell us lies about who we are and who we should be. But the truth is we are more. There’s something greater that was made just for you. Beyond all of your troubled, heavy history, a perfect and neat fit was tailored for the design you were created to be. Truth is you’re loved and chosen. No way are you shoved to the backspace or kicked out of the heart of acceptance. You may not feel worthy or loved because you’re listening to the wrong voice. You are needed and your life is every bit of significance that it was made to be because you are a part of it. Truth is, you are so amazing. There're shadows that will drag you from the security of light, but it is the truth that you have a God who is far stronger and who makes you far more than anything they whisper from your pillowcase at night.
I wish I could tell you that there is a day when all your fears and shadows will seemingly disappear, but as the night will become when the sun sleeps, your shadows will come and try to steal you, because the truth is you are gold. Your shadows will sneak into your heart and bruise up and beat anything that shines or stands for something God would love. The truth is they are wrong and you are worth something. The truth is we can’t lock our depression in a closet or shove our sin down in the basement because regardless, it’s still there. Nonetheless, there is hope. There is honest encouragement that is powerful enough to pull you out if you so choose to believe these words. Goodness, I pray that you do. This world is too busy and cluttered to follow through when you have a completely and unconditionally loved and free spirit that is pretty and untouched by this earth. That is what you should follow and let guide you. Believe this truth, and you will become the fullness of you, and I’m talking the you that you were meant to be. That version is going to look like freedom, love and beauty. Until the day you see it, I’ll be here writing the truth about you.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.
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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.
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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