My mom’s best advice is the simplest: “Be kind.” When I was in my 20s and she visited me in New York, I’d be embarrassed when she greeted people in my neighborhood with a smile and a “Good morning.” Now, I find myself doing that as I make my way to work. There are few easier ways to make myself feel better. —Nicole Phelps, global director, Vogue Runway and Vogue Business
“Darling, go to bed”
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“Darling, go to bed.” That was always my mum’s advice to me, her overly conscientious child. As a teenager I would spend hours studying late into the night for fear of failure. Sleep seemed like such an epic waste of time. I was desperate to know all the things inside out, back to front. Back then I had no idea just how important it is to rest your mind, take a break, look away from the screen. She was the first person to teach me the importance of self-care, maybe because she never had a spare moment to herself. She worked nights for decades, barely slept a wink so she could be there for us during the day. Did the most for us. It wrecked her health. And that’s always something that hurts my heart. Now when I spend time with her I try and remember those words. I indulge in restful things with her. During her cancer treatment she discovered mindfulness. Every now and again we’ll lie on the floor before bedtime and play one of her yoga nidra meditations. By the end of it we’re usually just giggling together, but it feels so nice just to be still with her. —Chioma Nnadi, global network lead and editor, Vogue.com
Actions speak louder than words
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Rather than giving advice, my mother has shown me the way by example. My mom showed me how compassion could turn a volunteer role into a full-time job helping children with disabilities. Her determination and dedication have shown me that women are a force to be reckoned with. She showed me how love, humor, and friendship strengthen a marriage of 60 years. Recently, with the passing of my sweet father, my mom has shown me the honesty of dealing with great loss—and the gratitude of great love. On this Mother’s Day and every day, my mom has shown me that actions speak louder than words. —Virginia Smith, global head of fashion network
“No one is better than you, and you are better than no one”
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