Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Wear polished shoes.

Wave at kids on school buses.

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

Call your mother.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

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

Say "please" a lot.

Marry only for love.

Stop blaming others.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Floss your teeth.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Sing in the shower.

Plant flowers every spring.

Don't expect life to be fair.

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

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

Keep secrets.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Avoid negative people.

Use the good silver.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Keep it simple.

Have a dog.

Compliment three people everyday.

Return all things you borrow.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Sing in a choir.

Be the first to say hello.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Compliment even small improvements.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Rekindle old friendships.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Learn three clean jokes.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Look people in the eye.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

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

Count your blessings.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

be there when people need you.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

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

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Have a firm handshake.