Stop blaming others.

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

Avoid negative people.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Count your blessings.

Call your mother.

Keep secrets.

Floss your teeth.

Say "please" a lot.

Return all things you borrow.

Be the first to say hello.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

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

Compliment even small improvements.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Wear polished shoes.

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

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Rekindle old friendships.

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

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Look people in the eye.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Have a dog.

Sing in a choir.

Plant flowers every spring.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Compliment three people everyday.

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

be there when people need you.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Use the good silver.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Marry only for love.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Sing in the shower.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Learn three clean jokes.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Have a firm handshake.

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

Keep it simple.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Remember other people's birthdays.