• Leave the toilet seat in the down position.
    Use the good silver.
    Don't be afraid to say "I made a mistake."
    Never refuse homemade brownies.
    Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
    Carry jumper cables in your trunk.
    Say "thank-you" a lot.
    Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
    Sing in the shower.
    Keep your promises (no matter what).
    be there when people need you.
    Look people in the eye.
    Compliment even small improvements.
    Strive for excellence, not for perfection.
    Be the first to say hello.
    Floss your teeth.
    Have a dog.
    Always accept an outstretched hand.
    Ask for a raise when you feel you've earned it.
    Plant flowers every spring.
    Learn three clean jokes.
    Commit yourself to constant improvement.
    Stop blaming others.
    Leave everything a little better than you found it.
    Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yards.
    Rekindle old friendships.
    Send lots of Valentines Day cards and sign them "Someone who thinks you're terrific."
    Call your mother.
    Avoid negative people.
    Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
    Wave at kids on school buses.
    Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
    Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.
    Over tip breakfast waitresses.
    Be forgiving of yourself and others.
    Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.
    Marry only for love.
    Take responsibility for every area of your life.
    Have a firm handshake.
    Don't expect life to be fair.
    Make new friends but cherish the old ones.
    Compliment three people everyday.
    Say "please" a lot.
    Return all things you borrow.
    Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.
    Dance like no-one is watching. Sing like no-one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt.
    Plant a tree on your birthday.
    Never underestimate the power of love.
    Remember other people's birthdays.
    Keep secrets.
    Wear polished shoes.
    Don't be afraid to say "I don't know."
    Drink champagne for no reason at all.
    Watch a sunrise at least once a year.
    Keep it simple.
    Count your blessings.
    Sing in a choir.

Stay in touch

You can’t meet people in person, so learn to meet them online. Learn to use social media so you can keep in touch with friends. Learn to use FaceTime (on Apple devices), Skype (on other devices), Zoom (for group chats). These systems all let you see your friends as you chat with them on your smartphone.

Make it fun! Have a virtual tea party! Pick a time, get spruced up a bit, have your tea and cookies ready and share your cuppas over a video chat.

If technology is not your thing, phone your friends. Phone to say hi. Phone to ask if they’re ok. Let them know they can call you to talk. Call to let them know if you’re NOT ok.

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