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

Stay busy

Create a project. Learn something new. Learn a new verse to a song every day. Practise your choir repertoire. Plant a herb garden in your kitchen. Learn to make a new dish every week. If you like it, make enough to freeze.

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