Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Use the good silver.

Sing in a choir.

Stop blaming others.

Floss your teeth.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Compliment three people everyday.

Be the first to say hello.

Have a dog.

Avoid negative people.

Sing in the shower.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Return all things you borrow.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Compliment even small improvements.

Keep secrets.

Wear polished shoes.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Plant flowers every spring.

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

Look people in the eye.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Say "please" a lot.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Have a firm handshake.

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

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

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

Learn three clean jokes.

Wave at kids on school buses.

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

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Count your blessings.

be there when people need you.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

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

Keep it simple.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

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

Rekindle old friendships.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Call your mother.

Marry only for love.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.