Plant flowers every spring.

be there when people need you.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Stop blaming others.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Rekindle old friendships.

Floss your teeth.

Count your blessings.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

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

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

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Be the first to say hello.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Compliment three people everyday.

Look people in the eye.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Have a firm handshake.

Marry only for love.

Compliment even small improvements.

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

Remember other people's birthdays.

Say "please" a lot.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Sing in a choir.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Avoid negative people.

Sing in the shower.

Wear polished shoes.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

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

Call your mother.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

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

Keep it simple.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Return all things you borrow.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Learn three clean jokes.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Have a dog.

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

Use the good silver.

Keep secrets.