15 Pieces of Advice From Your Mom You Should Always Listen To

By Ann-Marie Alcántara

Updated on 5/15/2016 at 10:30 AM

Yik Yak
Yik Yak

Despite everything moms do for us, we definitely don't appreciate them enough. As we get older, we start to think of all the different ways to thank them — especially for all their advice over the years. On the popular social media sharing app Yik Yak, people shared the best life lessons from their mom. You'll tear up, totally agree, and want to call your mom ASAP. Read them ahead, and don't forget to get your mom something special for Mother's Day!

01
Try not to be a sheep.

Try not to be a sheep.

02
Bad choices happen sometimes.

Bad choices happen sometimes.

03
Always put yourself first.

Always put yourself first.

04
Don't get overconfident.

Don't get overconfident.

05
It's always smart to think about the future.

It's always smart to think about the future.

06
Learn to appreciate who you are.

Learn to appreciate who you are.

07
Sleep is more important sometimes.

Sleep is more important sometimes.

08
Learn what to post on social media.

Learn what to post on social media.

09
You can't catch a cold if you always have a coat.

You can't catch a cold if you always have a coat.

10
One tiny routine can make your whole day better.

One tiny routine can make your whole day better.

11
Always remember to think about your health.

Always remember to think about your health.

12
Try to avoid doing activities that your mom might get upset about.

Try to avoid doing activities that your mom might get upset about.

13
Remember that your bed is a sanctuary.

Remember that your bed is a sanctuary.

14
Try everything — within reason.

Try everything — within reason.

15
This is the only rule you should remember about laundry.

This is the only rule you should remember about laundry.