Plant flowers every spring.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

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

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

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Learn three clean jokes.

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

Return all things you borrow.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Compliment three people everyday.

Wear polished shoes.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Look people in the eye.

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

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Compliment even small improvements.

Say "please" a lot.

Call your mother.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Sing in the shower.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Rekindle old friendships.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

be there when people need you.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Count your blessings.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Have a dog.

Use the good silver.

Be the first to say hello.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Marry only for love.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Sing in a choir.

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

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

Stop blaming others.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Keep secrets.

Keep it simple.

Have a firm handshake.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Avoid negative people.

Floss your teeth.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Never underestimate the power of love.