What I Learned From My Mother 🫶
We all know our mothers had a great impact on our future. Here is what my mother used to say to me, and my interpretation of how it has helped me as an adult;
👉 “Stop being lazy and get out of bed.” - Mornings are when we are at our most creative, don’t waste it lying in bed.
👉 “Make your damn bed.” – Starting each day by making your bed puts your head in order, allows you to start the day with a ritual, helps you to wake properly, and provides you with the time to think about your day ahead.
👉 “Make sure you eat at all of your breakfast.” – a balanced breakfast will give you energy to get you through the day, help minimise cravings and prevent that afternoon slump. ravings.
👉 “Brush your teeth!” – Personal hygiene not only makes you look (and smell) better, it is these small actions that help us feel good about ourselves.
👉 “Have you got a clean handkerchief?” – You never know when others may need a shoulder to cry on and you can sit, listen, and offer a handkerchief as a small gesture of care.
👉 “Don’t waste your pocket money on junk.” – Spend your money wisely, and put aside money for when you really need it.
👉 “Listen to me!” - Listening is what we should all strive to do before opening our mouth. Aim for twice as much listening as you do talking where appropriate.
👉 “Stand still for 5 minutes.” – in a busy day - slow down and stop to smell the roses, listen to the birds, and centre yourself.
👉 “Have you done your homework yet?” – To have a restful sleep, write a list of the things you have to do the next day so that you can relax knowing that you have your list ready for tomorrow.
👉 “Get to sleep now, or else.” – You've heard me say it before, but sleep is probably the most important thing that you can do for your wellbeing.
My mother also told me that I had to wear clean underwear in case I was in an accident. What she actually meant was to take pride in who you are, what you do, and what you stand for.
Listen to your mothers, they are much wiser than you may think.
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What I Learned From My Mother