Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Avoid negative people.

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

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

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Keep secrets.

Call your mother.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Use the good silver.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Plant flowers every spring.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Keep it simple.

Learn three clean jokes.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

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

Compliment even small improvements.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

be there when people need you.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Return all things you borrow.

Look people in the eye.

Marry only for love.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Sing in a choir.

Floss your teeth.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Have a firm handshake.

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

Have a dog.

Compliment three people everyday.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Wear polished shoes.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Count your blessings.

Sing in the shower.

Say "please" a lot.

Be the first to say hello.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Don't expect life to be fair.

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

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

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

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Rekindle old friendships.

Stop blaming others.