Count your blessings.

Wear polished shoes.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Plant flowers every spring.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Return all things you borrow.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

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

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Floss your teeth.

Rekindle old friendships.

Compliment even small improvements.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Wave at kids on school buses.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

be there when people need you.

Keep secrets.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Have a dog.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

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

Sing in a choir.

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

Call your mother.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Use the good silver.

Compliment three people everyday.

Remember other people's birthdays.

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

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Keep it simple.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Stop blaming others.

Learn three clean jokes.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Look people in the eye.

Have a firm handshake.

Say "please" a lot.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Avoid negative people.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Marry only for love.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Sing in the shower.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Be the first to say hello.

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

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