MORE than eight out of ten Brits (82%) revealed they’ve learnt their best piece of advice from their mother, according to new research. A quarter of the UK claimed that “being kind to yourself and others” is the number one piece of advice they’ve received from their mothers and what they’d pass down to their children, with “have confidence” (22%) coming closely behind and “always ask for help if you need it” (21%) rounding off the top three.
The survey was commissioned by expert spa skincare brand, fenjal, in celebration of Mother’s Day, and the findings revealed that almost a quarter of Brits (24%) would rather go to their mum for advice then their other half. A staggering 77% of mums and motherly figures of the 2000 polled admitted that their children frequently come to them for advice, with Brits three times more likely to go to their mum for guidance than their friend, proving just how strong a mother’s bond really is.
Findings also revealed that twice as many Londoners claimed their mum is their first call for advice (34%), compared to just one in five Northerners (18%). There was also a gender divide, as 28% of females polled chose their mum, whereas over one in five (21%) males claimed their partner was their top choice for counsel.
Joanne Ward, Commercial Manager for fenjal:
“In the lead up to Mother’s Day, we wanted to delve into the nation’s minds to discover the best piece of advice they’ve received from the motherly figures in their lives. It came as no surprise that ‘Be kind to others and yourself’ came out on top, as here at fenjal, we always strive to promote that all important ‘me time’ with our customers, to ensure they take a moment to relax and take care of themselves.
“We’ve been helping the nation create their perfect ‘me-moments’ for the last 60 years and with motherly figures working so hard to look after the nation, Mother’s Day is the perfect time to give some kindness back and treat that special someone to a well-earned moment of relaxation. fenjal has a range of indulgent skincare and bath products to show some love to motherly figures over the Mother’s Day weekend and all year round.”
Top Tips from Mum…
- Be kind to others and yourself (25%)
- Have confidence (22%)
- Always ask for help if you need it (21%)
- Appreciate everything you have (21%)
- Education is important (20%)
- Stay true to who you are/beliefs (20%)
- Never lose your sense of humour (17%)
- Strive to do good in the world (16%)
- Be resilient (15%)
- Be empathetic (14%)