- Trips back home will be rare.
- So when you get the chance to make one, take it.
- Because not everyday is guaranteed, and it has a way of changing in the blink of an eye.
- So hug them tight every chance you get—especially your Grammy.
- The older boy you think is cute is NOT God’s gift to man, but he will teach you some valuable lessons.
- Give it a little bit of time and you’re eventually going to fall in love with the shy one who catches your eye at the first fraternity BBQ.
- And that same boy will break your heart a time or two. But you’ll be thankful for the lessons that he teaches you, because the hard times will only make you that much stronger and make you love him that much more.
- Which is why you should always know what is fighting for.
- For example, you will regret- more than anything- holding that grudge against the girl who was practically your sister and who’s family was your own.
- But also know when it is time to walk away.
- Like from the girl who you thought was your “friend,” yet who turned out to show her true colors and continues to hurt you.
- Know that when a person’s true colors don’t paint a pretty picture, there is nothing you can do to change it.
- People will always be watching you. That’s a fact of life.
- People also love having something to talk about. So be mindful not to share too much.
- Opportunity won’t always come knocking at your door. Sometimes you have to go out and find it.
- The long nights at the library will pay off eventually.
- Exercise gives you more energy than a nap will. I promise.
- Girls are mean. You already know this.
- And oddly enough, boys talk drama just as much as some girls do.
- Be careful not to let your guard down.
- You will never regret being the bigger person in a situation.
- There will be people in this world who won’t like you.
- Some will have a reason why they don’t like you;
- Others won’t have, or need, any reason at all.
- Most of the time they are hateful towards you due to how they feel about themselves. Don’t take it personally.
- So whether they love you, like you, hate you—you should love them. Do it from a distance. It will make you that much stronger.
- You and your best friend may have gone to separate colleges, but she's never more than a phone call or text away.
- Never look at someone as superior or inferior to you. Treat everyone with respect, even when it is not given to you.
- Remember that there is never a reason to be rude.
- Not every second of your life needs to be documented on Snapchat. Honestly, most pictures don’t need to be on your social media anyway. Again, people will always be watching.
- You may think you’re a big girl now, but you will always need your momma and daddy, just like they will always need their little girl.
- Grampy is always right. The quicker you admit this, the wiser you will be.
- Drama was petty in high school. It’s just as petty in college.
- So do yourself a favor and take yourself out of it—don’t waste your time on it.
- There will be times when you want to give up, when you feel like you can’t escape rock bottom. When those times come, find your way to the altar and pray.
- These years will go by faster than you think. You’ll finish your first semester and before you know it, you’ll be filling out your degree plan.
- So soak up EVERY single possible moment that you can. These years may not be what you consider the “best years of your life”, but they are years that you will never get back. The opportunities you are given, you will only get now, so take advantage of every single one.
- But if you do get to the end of college and don’t think they were the best years of your life, then you didn’t do it right.
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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.
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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.
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!
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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.
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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