Plant flowers every spring.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Stop blaming others.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

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

Floss your teeth.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Compliment even small improvements.

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

Keep secrets.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

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

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Rekindle old friendships.

Use the good silver.

Learn three clean jokes.

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

Count your blessings.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Return all things you borrow.

Look people in the eye.

Sing in the shower.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Sing in a choir.

Have a dog.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Keep it simple.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Be the first to say hello.

Say "please" a lot.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Call your mother.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Avoid negative people.

Compliment three people everyday.

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.

Wear polished shoes.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

be there when people need you.

Marry only for love.

Have a firm handshake.

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

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Never underestimate the power of love.