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

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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