be there when people need you.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Avoid negative people.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Compliment even small improvements.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Stop blaming others.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Marry only for love.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Return all things you borrow.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Call your mother.

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

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Rekindle old friendships.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Learn three clean jokes.

Count your blessings.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Compliment three people everyday.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Sing in the shower.

Have a firm handshake.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Be the first to say hello.

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

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

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

Keep it simple.

Sing in a choir.

Keep secrets.

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

Have a dog.

Plant flowers every spring.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

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

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Wear polished shoes.

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

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Look people in the eye.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Use the good silver.

Floss your teeth.

Say "please" a lot.