Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

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

Don't expect life to be fair.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Compliment even small improvements.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Learn three clean jokes.

Plant flowers every spring.

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

Count your blessings.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Sing in a choir.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Rekindle old friendships.

Avoid negative people.

Wear polished shoes.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Sing in the shower.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Keep it simple.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Have a dog.

Say "please" a lot.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Use the good silver.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Have a firm handshake.

Marry only for love.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Call your mother.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

be there when people need you.

Stop blaming others.

Return all things you borrow.

Compliment three people everyday.

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

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

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

Floss your teeth.

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

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Look people in the eye.

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

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Keep secrets.

Be the first to say hello.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.