Stop blaming others.
Watch a sunrise at least once a year.
Plant flowers every spring.
Plant a tree on your birthday.
Use the good silver.
Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
Call your mother.
Remember other people's birthdays.
Have a dog.
Dance like no-one is watching. Sing like no-one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt.
Rekindle old friendships.
Ask for a raise when you feel you've earned it.
Sing in the shower.
Count your blessings.
Look people in the eye.
Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
Sing in a choir.
Marry only for love.
be there when people need you.
Keep secrets.
Say "please" a lot.
Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.
Don't expect life to be fair.
Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
Leave the toilet seat in the down position.
Carry jumper cables in your trunk.
Don't be afraid to say "I don't know."
Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yards.
Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.
Say "thank-you" a lot.
Compliment three people everyday.
Keep your promises (no matter what).
Leave everything a little better than you found it.
Keep it simple.
Compliment even small improvements.
Make new friends but cherish the old ones.
Have a firm handshake.
Be the first to say hello.
Avoid negative people.
Take responsibility for every area of your life.
Over tip breakfast waitresses.
Wave at kids on school buses.
Drink champagne for no reason at all.
Send lots of Valentines Day cards and sign them "Someone who thinks you're terrific."
Return all things you borrow.
Floss your teeth.
Strive for excellence, not for perfection.
Wear polished shoes.
Always accept an outstretched hand.
Commit yourself to constant improvement.
Never underestimate the power of love.
Be forgiving of yourself and others.
Don't be afraid to say "I made a mistake."
Learn three clean jokes.
Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
Never refuse homemade brownies.
Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.
Smiling changes your whole sound. It relaxes your face and changes the whole shape of your vocal tract. It helps pull your voice up to the front of your mouth. That makes your voice brighter and more distinct so your sound is clearer.
