be there when people need you.

Sing in a choir.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

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

Use the good silver.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

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

Say "please" a lot.

Sing in the shower.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

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

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Be the first to say hello.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Compliment even small improvements.

Wear polished shoes.

Learn three clean jokes.

Keep secrets.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

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

Rekindle old friendships.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Look people in the eye.

Return all things you borrow.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Call your mother.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Count your blessings.

Compliment three people everyday.

Avoid negative people.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Marry only for love.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Keep it simple.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Floss your teeth.

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

Stop blaming others.

Plant flowers every spring.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Have a firm handshake.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Have a dog.

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

Be forgiving of yourself and others.