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

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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