Take responsibility for every area of your life.

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

Look people in the eye.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Keep it simple.

Learn three clean jokes.

Rekindle old friendships.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Floss your teeth.

Call your mother.

be there when people need you.

Plant flowers every spring.

Marry only for love.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

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

Compliment three people everyday.

Have a dog.

Stop blaming others.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Say "please" a lot.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Count your blessings.

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

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Return all things you borrow.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Keep secrets.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Use the good silver.

Be the first to say hello.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Sing in a choir.

Have a firm handshake.

Wear polished shoes.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

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

Sing in the shower.

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

Avoid negative people.

Compliment even small improvements.

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

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.