Never refuse homemade brownies.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Call your mother.

Avoid negative people.

Say "please" a lot.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Plant flowers every spring.

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

Keep it simple.

Sing in the shower.

Count your blessings.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Marry only for love.

Return all things you borrow.

Be the first to say hello.

Have a firm handshake.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Rekindle old friendships.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

be there when people need you.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Learn three clean jokes.

Stop blaming others.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Compliment three people everyday.

Use the good silver.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Compliment even small improvements.

Wear polished shoes.

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

Keep secrets.

Floss your teeth.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

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

Never underestimate the power of love.

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

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Look people in the eye.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Have a dog.

Sing in a choir.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

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

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

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