Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

be there when people need you.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

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

Call your mother.

Compliment three people everyday.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Return all things you borrow.

Keep secrets.

Count your blessings.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Learn three clean jokes.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Marry only for love.

Have a dog.

Look people in the eye.

Say "please" a lot.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Keep it simple.

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

Plant flowers every spring.

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

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Use the good silver.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Rekindle old friendships.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Have a firm handshake.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Floss your teeth.

Be the first to say hello.

Sing in a choir.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Avoid negative people.

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

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Compliment even small improvements.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Stop blaming others.

Wear polished shoes.

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

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Sing in the shower.

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

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.