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

Use the good silver.

Wear polished shoes.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Call your mother.

Keep secrets.

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

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

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

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Say "please" a lot.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Look people in the eye.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Sing in a choir.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Floss your teeth.

be there when people need you.

Stop blaming others.

Marry only for love.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Plant flowers every spring.

Have a firm handshake.

Avoid negative people.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

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

Count your blessings.

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

Rekindle old friendships.

Compliment three people everyday.

Compliment even small improvements.

Be the first to say hello.

Return all things you borrow.

Learn three clean jokes.

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

Have a dog.

Keep it simple.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Sing in the shower.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.