Be forgiving of yourself and others.

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

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Rekindle old friendships.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Keep secrets.

Learn three clean jokes.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

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

Plant flowers every spring.

Avoid negative people.

Use the good silver.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Have a dog.

Look people in the eye.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Stop blaming others.

Sing in the shower.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Compliment even small improvements.

Wear polished shoes.

be there when people need you.

Have a firm handshake.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Sing in a choir.

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

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

Say "please" a lot.

Call your mother.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Count your blessings.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

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

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Be the first to say hello.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

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

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Floss your teeth.

Return all things you borrow.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Compliment three people everyday.

Marry only for love.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Keep it simple.