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

Count your blessings.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Have a dog.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

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

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

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

Compliment even small improvements.

Learn three clean jokes.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Marry only for love.

Keep secrets.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Look people in the eye.

Have a firm handshake.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Floss your teeth.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

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

Call your mother.

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

Use the good silver.

Sing in the shower.

Keep it simple.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Compliment three people everyday.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

be there when people need you.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Avoid negative people.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Be the first to say hello.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Return all things you borrow.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Say "please" a lot.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Rekindle old friendships.

Stop blaming others.

Plant flowers every spring.

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

Sing in a choir.

Wear polished shoes.