Have a dog.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Call your mother.

Be the first to say hello.

Floss your teeth.

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

Avoid negative people.

Say "please" a lot.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Compliment even small improvements.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Sing in the shower.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Use the good silver.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Keep secrets.

Rekindle old friendships.

Plant flowers every spring.

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

Look people in the eye.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Count your blessings.

Keep it simple.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Compliment three people everyday.

Return all things you borrow.

Marry only for love.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

be there when people need you.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Learn three clean jokes.

Never underestimate the power of love.

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

Stop blaming others.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Wear polished shoes.

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

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Sing in a choir.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

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.

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

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Have a firm handshake.