Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Rekindle old friendships.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Use the good silver.

Sing in a choir.

Say "please" a lot.

Keep secrets.

Count your blessings.

Be the first to say hello.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Look people in the eye.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Floss your teeth.

Call your mother.

Marry only for love.

Ask for a raise when you feel you've earned it.

Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yards.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Learn three clean jokes.

Don't be afraid to say "I don't know."

Don't be afraid to say "I made a mistake."

Send lots of Valentines Day cards and sign them "Someone who thinks you're terrific."

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Have a firm handshake.

Return all things you borrow.

Compliment three people everyday.

Have a dog.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Keep it simple.

be there when people need you.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Stop blaming others.

Plant flowers every spring.

Dance like no-one is watching. Sing like no-one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt.

Wear polished shoes.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Avoid negative people.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Compliment even small improvements.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Sing in the shower.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.