If I could go back a couple years, I would have listened to the wise words often preached by my mother. Little did I know, this advice would now actually be relevant to my life. As many tweens act, while going through their 'I know everything' phase, I thought my mom had no idea what she was talking about because she was “too old." However, looking back, she was one hundred percent right about every single thing, especially these five in particular.
1. Stay away from boys.
Throughout the years, I have learned one thing from boys. They are no good. Your teenage years and college years should be spent creating memories that will last a lifetime, not wasting your time worrying about heartaches from brainless boys. She always told me this, and now I sure as heck wish I would have listened.
2. Don't stay up late.
I don't know about most people, but I thought pulling all nighters was the coolest thing to do when I was growing up. Now an all nighter is a dreadful activity that is not spent gossiping with my best friends, but rather at the library. My mom was definitely right about sleep being essential for a healthy and happy lifestyle.
3. Don't buy things you don't need.
While shopping, my mother always asked, “Do you really need that?" My response was always the same, “abso-freaking-lutely, “ even if I had the exact same thing in a different color. I wish I had saved my money instead of buying my fifth Abercrombie moose shirt.
4. Dress appropriately.
This is probably the smartest thing my mother ever taught me. Causing attention to myself through skimpy clothing is never a good idea. You should get people's attention through your intelligence, personality, and the other attributes that make you, YOU.
5. Focus on your grades.
I never really realized how important grades are until applying to college. I always tried my best throughout high school, yet when trying to get into colleges, I always wished I had tried a little harder. Grades are a top priority and should be the focus of your school, before the fun stuff.
