Growing up, our moms always gave us advice on dating, school, friends and life in general. We may not have always listened to or taken her counsel but now, when we’re a little older, it’s easier to see how wise she really is. In honor of Mother’s Day, Savvy Miss readers, and savvy moms, are sharing pearls of wisdom on life, love and success.Life.
The best advice my mom ever gave me is to do one thing that scares me everyday. I owe all of my most fulfilling life experiences to this advice. —Stephanie, 24
I always look to my mom's example of compassion, even to the point of putting others before herself, as well as her role as my shopping partner, always telling me it's okay to buy that dress or that purse. My mother understands the importance of being selfless when others need her, but also remembers the little pleasures that everyone deserves. —Zaynah, 24
Treat people how you would want to be treated. —Heather, 20
Don't walk through a chicken coop bare-footed. —Lesli, 41
If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. Just wait 'til you have children of your own! And last, but not least: Keep touching yourself there and you'll go blind. —Bree, 58
My mom taught my sister and I to always, always say “thank you”—be appreciative of the things you have and what people do for you. —Nikki, 24
MOTHER your own self. Instead of listening to what the world wants of you, i.e. to be a sweet, passive, deferring, pleasing, silent, "good girl," listen to the wise woman inside of you. Give yourself permission to say no. If you are too tired, don't do it. If you are not ready, say so. If you feel you "should" go but don't want to…re-examine the whole thing. —Susan, 59
Love.
My mother on dating: Taste different kinds of plates. —Delilah, 27You can never say “I Love You” too many times. —Breanne, 14
If you’re not happy with yourself then the other people around you are not going to be happy. Good things happen to good people. I always trust people until they give me a reason not to. I always try to forgive somebody at least once. You can’t trust people unless you are trustworthy. —Kimberley, 44
The best advice is to never let someone drive off without saying “I love you”. Even if you're mad, sad, broke, aggravated, anything, always say “I love you”. You can't say it too much. —Pam, 49 (Pam’s husband died in a car accident—so this advice is as heartfelt and sincere as it gets; you never know when that person you love won't come back home.)
Don’t cry over anything that can’t cry over you. —Jennifer
When it comes to having a successful relationship, having trust is the most important thing. You will never be able to change someone. They have to be willing to change themselves. —Ann, 24
Success.
My mom has always told me to find a career I am passionate about; she set a great example. I am in law school now and I couldn't be happier, thanks to my mom—best advice. —Jalayne, 24
I tell Ricky, who's 10, to find what he loves and follow his heart. But he's also reminded that he has to work hard. Passion will only get him so far. He has to have the work ethic to follow through and make it happen. My mom never told me to work hard, but she showed me through how hard she worked. —Kimiko, 29
Make wise decisions that you can live with because you may just have to! —Linda, 57
Just remember no one is better than you....and you should never feel you are any better than anyone else. —Glenn, 56
See moms, we really were paying attention. Happy Mother’s Day and thanks for all of your words of wisdom!– Adapted from http://www.ladypens.com
