Category: Words of Wisdom

“The best thing my mum taught me was that there is no reason to be jealous of anyone. She said that you have two hands and a brain. If you want something that someone else has, go out and get it on your own. That is how I live my life.” – Ilena Di Toro

Ilena Di Toro is Webmaster/Owner of www.justmovieposters.com

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“The best thing my mum taught me was when you can choose between doing the right thing, or the easy thing, always choose the right thing. It can be easy to ignore someone in need, to take short cuts, to only think about yourself at times. She always encouraged me to pause, take a breath, and ask myself what the right thing to do would be. It’s not always easy, but I have always tried my best to remember this advice in every moment.” – Kristia

Kristia is a Digital Content Manager by day, avid dessert maker and consumer by night! Learn more at www.bestdesserts.co

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“The best thing my mum taught me was to be positive and look for the bright side in every situation.” – Anita van Rooyen

Anita van Rooyen (former shyest person in the universe) is a human behaviour expert and the Chief Confidence Hacker. Check out Anita’s Mindset Magic Cards here. 


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“The best thing my mum taught me was to love myself and look after myself because the first health is wealth. This includes everything from physical, emotional and mental well-being. This mantra inspired me to start my own business Treat ‘Em – Healthy Dessert Boxes delivered across Sydney because transitioning to healthy can be hard, and I wanted to bring a guilt-free alternative that was both delicious and nutritious. Treat ‘Ems purpose is to provide a healthier alternative in a convenient, fun and delicious way. Without my mum, I never would’ve understood the importance of health or be so passionate about it, and her support gives me strength and confidence to take this mantra to everyone else. That’s why we are a little bit different from other businesses. We have different collections to spoil both others important to you, as well as yourself, because self-love is just as important.” 
– Venus Sun, founder of Treat Em’

Learn more at www.treatem.com.au and follow their journey thus far @treat.em. 

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Katie Clayton is the proudest mum of one, and Commonwealth Registered Marriage Celebrant, spreading love and creating memories that will last a lifetime.Learn more at www.happilyeveraftercelebrantservices.com.au

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We threw the question out to our Facebook community: 

We were astounded by the response – these guys certainly have some wise mummas! The answer that came up the most frequently was “treat others the way you want to be treated”, which is one of our favs. However, there are so many other gems here that are too good not to share, so here’s the list! 

Challenge: Pick and follow a different piece of advice from the below list everyday this week and see what happens:-)

1. This too will pass
2. Treat others the way you wanted to be treated.
3. Don’t rely on a man
4. To not sit back and wait for adventure to come to you. Make it, seek it out and treasure every moment of it.
5. To be grateful for the good things in your life because there are so many less fortunate.
6. Love the skin ur in – embrace each day and dance like no one is watching. 
7. You should treat others how you want to be treated. 
8. What energy you put it is what you will receive back, be positive. 
9. Never look a gift horse in the mouth : always be grateful. 
10. Nothing stays the same, be it good or bad xo
11. Aon’t judge a book by its cover, it’s been good advice and helped me through life
12. Always do your best whatever you’re doing.
13. Always wear clean knickers 😀
14. Always tell the truth, be true to yourself, don’t dwell on the past and work hard for what you want.  
15. Be yourself & don’t care what other say u need to love yourself before other can love u
16. Smile at people it makes them feel nice and you feel nice
17. Never take anything for granted because we only live once
18. Watch the world through my sons eyes. Life is so much more fun when you do that.
19. Never to judge another mother – especially before you have your own kids.
20. Don’t spend your money, spend someone else’s.
21. Always listen to her advice! 
22. Never marry someone you can’t live without, marry someone you can move with”. Best advice ever! And so true! Lucky I followed it 
23. What others think of you is none of our business. 
24. Nobody is better than me, and I’m not better than anyone else. 
25. Let my belief in myself be bigger than my fears. (it’s always been wonderful to know she believes in me too).
26. Learn how to cook, she would say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.
27. Trust your instincts
28. It’s ok to cry, its ok to be scared. It’s ok to ask for help. And to smile, laugh, love and BREATHE. 
29. If you are going to do a job then do it well. 
30. Be kind to everyone
31. Love yourself before you can love someone else
32. Soap is cheap. There’s no excuse for being dirty.
33. I’ve learnt to have personal pride while always adhering to my ethics and morals
34. Never judge a book by it’s cover and always treat people as you want to be treated. 
35. Never bully but always stand up for people are being bullied. 
36. If you have nothing nice to say, don’t say anything at all!
37. Never give up, and keep trying for what you want in life. 
38. Treat EVERYONE with respect because they may be fighting a battle you know nothing about. 
39. You can’t get respect until you give it first
40. Never go to bed angry, you wont be able to sleep and you’ll be even crankier the next day
41. Go anywhere but always take your brains with you
42. When life gives you lemons it’s upto to make them sweet
43. Be strong and confident and follow your heart if you have to stop and think you are on the wrong path.
44. Always make sure you have money on you to get yourself home safely!
45. Study hard and relax later.
46. If something ain’t broke don’t try to fix it
47. Always wear clean knickers
48. Every cent counts, make sure your compare before purchase…thus making me the bargain queen today
49. Treat elders with respect
50. Do unto others as you would have them do to you.
51. Think before I speak. It’s served me well
52. Be yourself. Life is too short to spend time trying to be someone you’re not.
53. Cook from the heart! – I am now a chef:-)
54. To always be right and yourself
55. Always stay true to yourself
56. Live each day to its fullest for tomorrow is not promised 
57. Live my best life
58. Never get a credit card
59. Not to smoke
60. Always rely on God
61. To not hold onto the past
62. Everyone has a story
63. Always eat you’re veggies
64. Learn from my mistakes
65. Take one day at a time
66. Learn how to cook
67. Enjoy the peace and quiet while you can
68. Theres only one of me. Be you.
69. Walk tall, be kind and also be fearless
70. Just be myself
71. A cup of tea and chat makes things always seem a little better
72. Never spend money that I don’t have, if you don’t have the money then don’t buy it. 
73. Be kind to others 
74. Know what you want and stay true to that. 
75. ‘Leave that f**kwit!’. Thanks Mum xx