Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Stop blaming others.

Have a dog.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Compliment three people everyday.

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

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Return all things you borrow.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Have a firm handshake.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

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

Floss your teeth.

Avoid negative people.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Plant flowers every spring.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Keep secrets.

Count your blessings.

Say "please" a lot.

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

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Sing in the shower.

Look people in the eye.

Call your mother.

Marry only for love.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

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

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Compliment even small improvements.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Learn three clean jokes.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

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

Plant a tree on your birthday.

be there when people need you.

Be the first to say hello.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Wear polished shoes.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Wave at kids on school buses.

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

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Rekindle old friendships.

Sing in a choir.

Keep it simple.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Use the good silver.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.