Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

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.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Sing in a choir.

Look people in the eye.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

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

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

be there when people need you.

Keep it simple.

Compliment even small improvements.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Compliment three people everyday.

Count your blessings.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Plant flowers every spring.

Say "please" a lot.

Stop blaming others.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Return all things you borrow.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

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

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Use the good silver.

Call your mother.

Wave at kids on school buses.

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

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Learn three clean jokes.

Rekindle old friendships.

Avoid negative people.

Sing in the shower.

Wear polished shoes.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Marry only for love.

Floss your teeth.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Never underestimate the power of love.

Be the first to say hello.

Keep secrets.

Have a dog.

Have a firm handshake.

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

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