I am thoroughly convinced that my mom is some sort of psychic or magical being, because this woman is always right!!! Actually, I’m quite sure ALL moms have a similar power since my friends also say “my mom was right about [x, y, or z].”

Perhaps immediately after motherhood begins, the universe relinquishes a mystical power that makes moms all-knowing. Here are nine things my mom has said or advised that are especially right.

1. "Go to bed early"

I’m not quite sure why I constantly kid myself into believing that I can properly function off of six hours of sleep. I’m in college, so obviously I want to stay up late and spend time with my friends. Upon waking up for class a mere six hours after I fall asleep, I turn into the female version of Frankenstein. Mom was right… I should have said “ta-ta” to my friends in order to get that much needed beauty sleep.

2. "Bring a jacket"

It can be 80 degrees in the middle of summer, and my mom will still advise me to bring a jacket to the movie theater, mall, or wherever I’m going. Being the stubborn child that I am, I refuse to lug a jacket with me when I go out in the middle of summer. But alas, I end up shivering the whole time and develop goose bumps in places that I thought were immune to goose bumps. Once again, mom was right. I suppose indoor facilities really do enjoy putting the AC on full blast.

3. " Put on sunscreen"

I am an especially pale person. In fact, I often identify with the skin tone named “ translucent” because that’s how pale I can be. Even if I go out for five minutes, my mom will tell me to put sunscreen on, but of course I don’t, and I manage to develop a sunburn that’s 50 shades of red. Mom, sorry for not listening to you and now making you purchase a crap ton of Aloe Vera.

4. "Separate whites and colors in the washing machine"

I’m not quite sure why I think I can defy science and wash my white and colored items together, but of course, being the brainiac that I am, I’ve tried it. I don’t know if it’s necessarily my mom being right, or me just being dumb.

5. "Eat breakfast"

For whatever reason, I never spare myself enough time to eat in the morning and one hour into my morning class, my stomach sounds like Jurassic Park. I’m getting a bit better at grabbing a bite to eat at the crack of dawn since breakfast is apparently the most important meal of the day. Not to much surprise, mom was right about that.

6. "I don't like him"

Whenever I start to develop a crush on a boy, my mom will either say, “I like him” or “I see some red flags.” I don't know how or why, but her instincts are right and the guy she doesn't like usually turns out to be a jerk.

7. "Good things come to those who wait"

This is applicable to anything and everything in life. I’ve learned that patience is key and good things really do come to those who wait. Thanks for this priceless piece of advice, mom.

8. "You can't please everyone"

This is one of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned from my mom. At the end of the day, I have to do what I want to do and make myself a priority. It is quite literally impossible to please every single person, so why not just make myself happy instead?

9. "I love you"

My mom doesn’t even have to say she loves me; it’s just obvious that she does. For the past 18 years, she has done everything within her grasp to provide me with a nurturing environment, invaluable life lessons, and good morals. Thank you, mom, for loving me unconditionally and putting all your effort into raising me.