Personal Grooming for Young Christian Men: A Guide to Physical and Spiritual Well-being, Schemes and Mind Maps of English Literature

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PERSONAL GROOMING FOR

YOUNG CHRISTIAN MEN

By

Dr. Ishmael Mensah

Outline of presentation

What is grooming?

Types of grooming

Christian youth and grooming

Benefits of grooming

How groomed people are perceived

Personal hygiene

Dressing for success

What is grooming? Cont.

When you are well groomed, you always

ensure that;

your hair and fingernails are clean;

your face, body, and teeth are clean;

your clothes are clean and well-

pressed;

your shoes are well polished;

your hair is properly styled; and

your over-all image is professional.

Types of grooming

Mental Grooming

-Personality

• - Values,
• - Goals,
• - Identity and
• - Behaviour.

Business Grooming

-Professionalism

• - Business,
• - Communication and
• - Technical Skills

Spiritual Grooming

• - Word
• - Prayer life
• - Fasting

Personal Grooming –

Physical Attractiveness

• - Clothing
• - Hygiene and
• - Attractiveness
• - Social awareness

Benefits of Grooming

_1. Makes one look attractive

2. Projects a positive image
3. Builds up self confidence and self-esteem
4. Helps in better appearance
5. Improves health
6. Enhances spiritual growth_

Perceptions of groomed

people

Professionalism

Sophistication

Intelligence

Credibility or Reliability

Respect

PERSONAL HYGIENE

• Personal hygiene may be described as the

principle of maintaining cleanliness and

grooming of the external body.

• Bath daily and use a deodorant or lime

after bath to avoid body odour

• Brush teeth twice a day to avoid bad

breath

• Wash your face frequently to appear fresh
• Regularly change and wash clothes,

underwear and socks

• Keep finger and toenails trimmed
• Regularly shave private parts

PERSONAL HYGIENE CONT.

A good night’s sleep adds to your good

looks

Offensive habits should be avoided in

public:

Picking teeth, nose or ears

Sneezing or yawning without closing

mouth

Belching loudly

Chewing gum

Continuously rearranging hair or

clothes in public

Eating with your mouth open or

making noise while chewing food

Facial Hair

• No facial hair if possible, if you

must, trim it neatly

Shave on a daily basis

Moustaches should be trimmed.

NO!

MAYBE

YES

Teeth

Teeth

-

Brush teeth twice a day and rinse well

after every meal.

-

Floss your teeth at least once a week

-

Visit your dentist at least once every year

-

Eat a well balanced diet

-

Use mouthwash regularly to prevent bad

breath

Teeth

Skin

Eat enough fruits and vegetables

Drink adequate water (six to eight glasses

a day),

Avoid drugs or excessive use of alcohol

Protect your skin from sunburn and

exposure

Get adequate sleep

Know your skin type and use the right

pomade

Private parts

• Regularly shave your armpits and pubic areas
• Use deodorants and antiperspirants
• lemon and vinegar are natural remedies for

sweaty armpits

• Regularly change underwear
• Foods like onions, garlic and curry powder

cause pungent sweat

• Consult a Doctor if you have health issues

such as rashes

• Practice good genital hygiene

DRESS FOR SUCCESS

Dressing for success

People first notice;

Your clothing

Your face

Your hands

Your shoes

Your pen

Your briefcase

Your watch… etc etc…