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

Compliment three people everyday.

Count your blessings.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Rekindle old friendships.

Say "please" a lot.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Learn three clean jokes.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Compliment even small improvements.

Plant flowers every spring.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Be the first to say hello.

Stop blaming others.

Use the good silver.

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.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Floss your teeth.

Look people in the eye.

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

Keep it simple.

be there when people need you.

Have a dog.

Wear polished shoes.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Avoid negative people.

Call your mother.

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

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

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."

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Sing in the shower.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Marry only for love.

Return all things you borrow.

Sing in a choir.

Keep secrets.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Have a firm handshake.