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

By Ann-Marie Alcántara

Updated on May 15, 2016 at 10:30 AM

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. — Yik Yak

Try not to be a sheep.

02

Bad choices happen sometimes. — Yik Yak

Bad choices happen sometimes.

03

Always put yourself first. — Yik Yak

Always put yourself first.

04

Don't get overconfident. — Yik Yak

Don't get overconfident.

05

It's always smart to think about the future. — Yik Yak

It's always smart to think about the future.

06

Learn to appreciate who you are. — Yik Yak

Learn to appreciate who you are.

07

Sleep is more important sometimes. — Yik Yak

Sleep is more important sometimes.

08

Learn what to post on social media. — Yik Yak

Learn what to post on social media.

09

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

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

10

One tiny routine can make your whole day better. — Yik Yak

One tiny routine can make your whole day better.

11

Always remember to think about your health. — Yik Yak

Always remember to think about your health.

12

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

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

13

Remember that your bed is a sanctuary. — Yik Yak

Remember that your bed is a sanctuary.

14

Try everything — within reason. — Yik Yak

Try everything — within reason.

15

This is the only rule you should remember about laundry. — Yik Yak

This is the only rule you should remember about laundry.