Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Be the first to say hello.

Count your blessings.

Plant flowers every spring.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Marry only for love.

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

Avoid negative people.

Rekindle old friendships.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Call your mother.

Sing in the shower.

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

Compliment three people everyday.

Wear polished shoes.

Floss your teeth.

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

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

Don't expect life to be fair.

Wave at kids on school buses.

Say "please" a lot.

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Stop blaming others.

Learn three clean jokes.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Sing in a choir.

Have a dog.

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

Always accept an outstretched hand.

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

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Keep it simple.

Have a firm handshake.

Keep secrets.

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

Never underestimate the power of love.

Use the good silver.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Return all things you borrow.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Compliment even small improvements.

Look people in the eye.

be there when people need you.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.