Always accept an outstretched hand.

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

Keep it simple.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Plant flowers every spring.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

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

Stop blaming others.

Wear polished shoes.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Look people in the eye.

Avoid negative people.

Rekindle old friendships.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Count your blessings.

Compliment even small improvements.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

be there when people need you.

Sing in the shower.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Have a dog.

Be the first to say hello.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Say "please" a lot.

Learn three clean jokes.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Compliment three people everyday.

Call your mother.

Return all things you borrow.

Sing in a choir.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Marry only for love.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Keep secrets.

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

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

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

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Use the good silver.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

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

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Have a firm handshake.

Floss your teeth.

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