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Menswear With Meaning: Fashion Brand INHERENT Is Dedicated to Improving Men’s Mental Wellness

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While the idea of opening a men’s clothing store had come to Draper before, it didn’t fully take shape right away. During this time, he realized two things: “One, everyone should do therapy , and two, mental health is so important to men.” Each evening revolves around a theme inspired by a widely recognized mental health calendar.

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Want to Participate in Giving Tuesday? This Guide Explains Everything About Donations, Deductions and Volunteering

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Oasis, A Haven for Women and Children Oasis, A Haven for Women and Children , located in Paterson, New Jersey, works to break the cycle of poverty by providing meals, social support, clothing and education. When thinking about how to donate on Giving Tuesday, another option is Oasis’s own thrift store where they take gently used clothes.

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Can Dopamine Dressing Make You Better At Your Job?

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A 2012 study published by the University of Hertfordshire Press links “how clothing and mood don’t just influence others, it reflects and influences the wearer’s mood, too.” Since clothing is a mood-altering substance, she says it affects your mental state and could affect performance. Then notice how you feel throughout the day.

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Positive Economic News: Consumer Spending Is Up

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The report tracks data pertaining to retail sales, demand for finished goods, furniture, and clothing — both in physical stores and online. Department of Commerce’s April Advance Monthly Sales for Retail and Food Services report published on Tuesday , retail sales increased by a noteworthy 0.4% from the previous month.

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Katie Blomquist’s Nonprofit, Going Places, Ensures Kids Living Below the Poverty Line Can Go the Distance

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Going Places provides a necessary social component “Joy is a piece of our social-emotional health that is often overlooked when people think about charities,” Blomquist explains. “We We tend to think about our other basic needs such as food, clothing, water, shelter and medical support.

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How Maya Penn Became One of the Most Socially Conscious Entrepreneurs of Gen Z

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That company is Maya’s Ideas—a sustainable fashion brand Penn started by upcycling old clothing and recycled materials to make tops, hats, scarves and neck warmers. Maya’s Ideas uses organic, recycled and vintage materials to create clothing and accessories. Today, Penn serves as founder and CEO. Photo courtesy of Maya Penn.

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From the Archives: The Ultimate Cost of Penny-Pinching

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He believes that a suit of clothes and a necktie should be worn until they are threadbare. No one can afford to transact important business when they are not in prime condition, and it pays one in health and in comfort, as well as financially, to be very good to oneself , especially when health and a clear brain are our best capital.

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