be there when people need you.

Sing in a choir.

Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.

Avoid negative people.

Be forgiving of yourself and others.

Take responsibility for every area of your life.

Say "thank-you" a lot.

Look people in the eye.

Compliment even small improvements.

Watch a sunrise at least once a year.

Plant a tree on your birthday.

Never underestimate the power of love.

Use the good silver.

Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

Over tip breakfast waitresses.

Marry only for love.

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

Plant flowers every spring.

Stop blaming others.

Commit yourself to constant improvement.

Wave at kids on school buses.

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

Be the first to say hello.

Keep your promises (no matter what).

Floss your teeth.

Wear polished shoes.

Don't expect life to be fair.

Say "please" a lot.

Make new friends but cherish the old ones.

Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

Strive for excellence, not for perfection.

Remember other people's birthdays.

Drink champagne for no reason at all.

Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.

Keep it simple.

Have a dog.

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

Carry jumper cables in your trunk.

Rekindle old friendships.

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

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

Always accept an outstretched hand.

Call your mother.

Have a firm handshake.

Leave everything a little better than you found it.

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

Sing in the shower.

Learn three clean jokes.

Never refuse homemade brownies.

Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.

Compliment three people everyday.

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

Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

Keep secrets.

Leave the toilet seat in the down position.

Return all things you borrow.

Count your blessings.