• Leave everything a little better than you found it.
    Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
    Don't expect life to be fair.
    Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yards.
    Return all things you borrow.
    Watch a sunrise at least once a year.
    Keep secrets.
    Compliment even small improvements.
    Look people in the eye.
    be there when people need you.
    Compliment three people everyday.
    Over tip breakfast waitresses.
    Ask for a raise when you feel you've earned it.
    Always accept an outstretched hand.
    Drink champagne for no reason at all.
    Have a firm handshake.
    Marry only for love.
    Count your blessings.
    Never underestimate the power of love.
    Be the first to say hello.
    Keep it simple.
    Stop blaming others.
    Say "thank-you" a lot.
    Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
    Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
    Learn three clean jokes.
    Sing in a choir.
    Don't be afraid to say "I don't know."
    Carry jumper cables in your trunk.
    Have a dog.
    Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.
    Leave the toilet seat in the down position.
    Call your mother.
    Commit yourself to constant improvement.
    Say "please" a lot.
    Remember other people's birthdays.
    Never refuse homemade brownies.
    Strive for excellence, not for perfection.
    Send lots of Valentines Day cards and sign them "Someone who thinks you're terrific."
    Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.
    Floss your teeth.
    Sing in the shower.
    Dance like no-one is watching. Sing like no-one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt.
    Rekindle old friendships.
    Make new friends but cherish the old ones.
    Wear polished shoes.
    Don't be afraid to say "I made a mistake."
    Wave at kids on school buses.
    Be forgiving of yourself and others.
    Take responsibility for every area of your life.
    Plant a tree on your birthday.
    Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
    Keep your promises (no matter what).
    Use the good silver.
    Plant flowers every spring.
    Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.
    Avoid negative people.

Stay in touch

You can’t meet people in person, so learn to meet them online. Learn to use social media so you can keep in touch with friends. Learn to use FaceTime (on Apple devices), Skype (on other devices), Zoom (for group chats). These systems all let you see your friends as you chat with them on your smartphone.

Make it fun! Have a virtual tea party! Pick a time, get spruced up a bit, have your tea and cookies ready and share your cuppas over a video chat.

If technology is not your thing, phone your friends. Phone to say hi. Phone to ask if they’re ok. Let them know they can call you to talk. Call to let them know if you’re NOT ok.

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