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Have you ever wondered what is that special something that makes you who you are? Think about the traits and characteristics that add up to your colorful personality. You can start with something that is very simple but highly insightful; your clothes. Dig deep into your knowledge and get to know yourself a little more with what’s in your closet.

The kind of clothes that you prefer to wear will give you a clear idea of how others perceive you. For instance; if you dress in a casual t-shirt and jeans, you are more approachable. Others don’t feel intimidated to come up and speak to you.

It will also allow you to know how confident or people friendly are you? If you always try to be nice to and interested in other people, prefer spending a good amount of time with others and enjoy it, you are certainly a people’s person. If this is the case, then you make a conscious effort to appear cool, easygoing, and welcoming.  Rather than putting on an expensive suit, one would opt for a simple t-shirt that’s trendy and stylish.

People who wish to attract like-minded people get dressed in branded t-shirts so it serves a double purpose. They appear sociable and yet in sync with the times and trends. But your wardrobe doesn’t have to be trend-heavy. As long as you have a good collection of some basic t-shirts, you can keep on adding trendy pieces to it.

It’s very important that you try on a t-shirt before you buy it. For example; a simple looking tee may not reflect a true you once you put it on, whereas a seemingly loud t-shirt may bring a big smile on your face because you just fall in love with yourself in it.

However, be practical. When you fall in love with a trendy tee, assess it wisely to determine whether it’s the true you or just a momentary pleasure. If you like the look for now but feel that you may feel shy of wearing it later, opt for a simple style that enhances your personality and boosts your confidence. Anything that you wear should fit you well, suit your lifestyle, and make you feel good about yourself.

With every season, trends keep changing.  So to strike a balance between your budget and a craving to stay stylish, learn to mix and match old standbys with fashionable tees.  Have a great collection of high quality, everlasting trends and add a few of the current season’s must-haves.

All major religions of the world teach the same spiritual wisdom: find yourself and be yourself…because being you is enough.

Debora

There are a lot of people I know love their families, treasure their friendships, and seek immense pleasure in their work, be it a job or a hobby. But not many of them take the time to express how they feel to the ones that are truly important in their life. Their feelings are very strong but remain confined to them. In today’s world, expressing your love is not considered strange or seen as a sign of weakness. In fact, there cannot be a better feeling than knowing that someone loves you and has found a way to show how much they care for you.

One doesn’t have to climb a mountain or swim through the sea to show their love. Just pick one of the ideas shared below or think of a creative way of your own. It’s that simple!

Lend your ears to show you care: All of us at some point in our life need to be heard. We have our share of issues to deal with on a daily basis. For this, all we need is someone to speak our hearts out and vent off our feelings. But unfortunately, the art of listening has become a thing of past. So in your attempt to show how much you care for a friend, your spouse, your kid, a neighbour, your colleague, or even your chauffer, you simply have to give time and listen to them without any prior judgment or opinions. Just spend time hearing them out. It’s the best gift that you can give to them.

Wear a t-shirt in white or green colour that calms you down. A casual look allows you to appear less intimidating and more approachable. You would be surprised to know how happy they feel to have someone listen to them.

Say sorry by wearing a t-shirt: We all make mistakes and do things we regret later in life. Sadly, we never take the opportunity to make peace with the ones who mean the most to us, either out of pride or ego. There is a simple but very powerful way to deal with such situations. If you find it hard to say the words “I am sorry”, wear a t-shirt that says it for you. Even better, if you have a t-shirt gifted by someone you wish to apologize put it on and ask for forgiveness. An act like this will move the other person and undo all kinds of misunderstanding between you and them, in just a few seconds. It will be as gratifying for you as it’ll be for the other person.

Gift a T-shirt to show you are thankful: Everyday people around us help us live our live efficiently. If you acknowledge their contribution and appreciate their love but cannot express your gratefulness, gift them one of your favourite articles. It could be a t-shirt, a wrist watch, a piece of jewellery, or your baseball gloves. Gifts like these are so much more powerful than anything because they show that you gave them because you wanted to, not because you had to.

So don’t wait for birthdays, anniversaries, or weddings to give away presents; just give them when you feel like. This would bring a whole new meaning to that present and will make the other person value it even more.

Distribute t-shirts that spread messages of love, hope, and compassion: No matter which part of the world we live in, we all experience life changing events at some point in our lives. If you feel overwhelmed because of such happenings and wish to make your contribution in making this world a better place to live in, make donations. It’s a good idea to provide best quality t-shirts to charities, societies, organizations, and independent volunteers who make a difference in other people’s lives; t-shirts that spread messages of love, hope, compassion, belongingness, and kindness.

Doing your bit for others without expecting anything in return is one of the most satisfying experiences.

So express your true feelings for your spouse, parent, sibling, friend, or anyone that you really care about and make their day! There is one and only one message that you need to convey in your relationships and this message is “You are Important to Me.” Remember that telling someone you care for them is not a duty; it is who you are…because being you is enough.

For almost all of us, life today is moving along at such a rapid pace that we’ve totally lost control over it. We all work hard, party, have families, friends, go out on vacations, play sports but still there is something that’s unhealthy and not conducive to living. It’s perhaps the lack of awareness in our minds that whether we really want to do what we do.

If you want to get more out of life but need some good amount of motivation; go find it in your closet. A t-shirts is by far the best apparel that has the ability to proudly flaunt one’s feelings. Colour, fabric, style, size, its print, and a short statement on any t-shirt may do the trick by grabbing the attention of right people and much needed feelings. I feel that you can trade negativity thoughts for positive thoughts and actions by being what you are and what you feel on a certain day. AND doing it in style!

Let’s check out a few tricks.

Don’t let rains make you feel sad. When feeling down, snap out of it. Pick your favourite coloured t-shirt and go out in the rain, take a walk in a garden or on the beach. Let the strong showers wash away all the negativity inside you. Feel the drops of rain falling on your face. You won’t believe how much you’ll wait for the time when it rains the next time.

Start your day on a happy note. Wake up early, get comfortable in a spotless white tee and welcome the new day by watching the sun rise. Promise yourself that you will try and make the most of this beautiful day. Do some stretching or meditation and enjoy a good cup of coffee.

Prioritize your life. Like you have a set of clothes dedicated to formal events, parties, picnics, official get together etc, have your daily activities sorted out too. Replace the outdated ones with the latest picks. Take out an hour or two and write down everything that’s important to you. Add to this list things that you want to include in life. Now bring down the points to just 4 or 5 things that your consider the most in your life. Focus your life on these things as they matter the most to you.

Take some risks. We avoid taking risks and tend to live our lives too guardedly. I believe that is the most convenient way to live life. But it’s certainly not that rewarding. Be bold, take a few calculated chances. Just like you would buy and wear a t-shirt even if it’s too hip to match your personality, go up to that someone special you’ve liked for a long time and tell them about how you feel. Let go of fear of being misunderstood and share your frustration in your career with your boss. Leave your well-paying job for spending time with your young kids and aged parents when you know they need your time more that your money. Ask yourself; what do you have to lose?

Accept the loss, feel the pain and then, move on. When going through a rough phase of life; don’t run away from distress and unhappiness. Face it head on! Find out and put on simple apparel like a t-shirt that reminds you and those around of the pain that you’re going through. Pain is an unavoidable part of life. We lose a loved one; a parent, spouse, kid, friend, our pets. We suffer from physical and mental traumas, sickness. Accept the hard realities of life, feel the pain deeply, and let your heart feel sad. With time, this feeling of immense pain will allow you to move on when you’re done and find joy again.

You dress in what you like. You act on what you feel is right. You speak what you believe to be true. You surround yourself with people who you know care for you. The courage to live like this is only determined by your readiness to follow your inner voice and be yourself when others want you to be like someone else…because being you is enough.

What does success mean to you if it does not involve putting a smile on your face and putting a smile on other people’s faces? In life, most of us tend to whine about our circumstances, about the work that we do, people around us, opportunities missed, mistakes made etc. We choose to always focus more on things that are wrong and downbeat, rather than the things that are good and encouraging. We are inclined to let the things we can’t do stop us from doing the things we can do. All of us have been guilty of this at one time or the other.

We are overwhelmed by the feelings of stress and anxiety because there are so many things to do and you have no idea where to get started. After you are finished with the day’s work, you prefer to unwind at home, with friends, or family. The idea is to relax and forget about the tensions until the next day. The first thing that most of us would do after coming back from work is change into something comfortable; like a t-shirt.

It is very comforting to put on something light, casual, and easy. If a simple piece of clothing can make you feel so comfy, why can’t it make you smile your blues away? How interesting would it be to have a collection of t-shirts that can add an excitement to your life? Be creative with your wardrobe. Take time and select tees in fabric that suits your skin type, is apt for the weather that you live in, are easy to maintain, and associates positively with your life.

Let me give you some ideas and remember these are only a few that are coming to my mind right now. You can think of many more interesting ideas. If you work on weekdays, have a t-shirt that signifies the start of a weekend. If allowed, wear it to your office on Fridays. Let your colleagues know that you’re looking forward to a great relaxing weekend and have started the countdown. You’ll not believe how many people will come up to you asking about your plans for the weekend.

Second, keep a set of t-shirts just for travels or vacations. Whenever you venture out on a trip, whether it is a one day trek or fortnight vacation with family, these select items of clothing will take you on a journey even before you start packing them. Plus you’ll have memories attached to every single t-shirt in form of stories and adventures. They will remind you of the good times you had while on a holiday.

Here’s another pick. Almost all of us have one special friend who has supported us in all times; good and bad. You’ve been exchanging gifts that are unique to his/ her taste on all occasions. But now you can do something really extraordinary for your friend. Invite him over for a beer and gift him a nice crisp t-shirt that you know he’ll like. You must be wondering what’s extraordinary about it. Well, try wearing exactly the same t-shirt yourself. He’ll me amazed at your thoughtfulness and your gesture too. It may mark the beginning of a trend where friends party together wearing identical clothes to make the bond stronger.

There are many things you can do for yourself, your loved ones, and even for the strangers. Just keep looking for more things that you can to bring a smile on your lips and spread smiles around…because being you is enough.