Plant a tree on your birthday.

Plant flowers every spring.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Be the first to say hello.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

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

Count your blessings.

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

Avoid negative people.

Compliment even small improvements.

Stop blaming others.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Sing in a choir.

Call your mother.

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

Don't expect life to be fair.

Floss your teeth.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Have a dog.

Compliment three people everyday.

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

Say "please" a lot.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Wear polished shoes.

Return all things you borrow.

be there when people need you.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

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

Always accept an outstretched hand.

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

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Use the good silver.

Keep secrets.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Marry only for love.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Keep it simple.

Learn three clean jokes.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Have a firm handshake.

Look people in the eye.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Sing in the shower.

Rekindle old friendships.