Don't be afraid to say "I made a mistake."
Be forgiving of yourself and others.
Drink champagne for no reason at all.
Don't be afraid to say "I don't know."
Keep secrets.
Have a dog.
Plant a tree on your birthday.
Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.
Take responsibility for every area of your life.
Don't expect life to be fair.
Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
Count your blessings.
Remember other people's birthdays.
Avoid negative people.
Be the first to say hello.
Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.
Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
Stop blaming others.
Sing in the shower.
Carry jumper cables in your trunk.
Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.
Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
Marry only for love.
Make new friends but cherish the old ones.
Say "please" a lot.
Always accept an outstretched hand.
Have a firm handshake.
Keep your promises (no matter what).
Call your mother.
Strive for excellence, not for perfection.
Leave the toilet seat in the down position.
Sing in a choir.
Ask for a raise when you feel you've earned it.
Commit yourself to constant improvement.
Never underestimate the power of love.
Leave everything a little better than you found it.
Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yards.
Floss your teeth.
Plant flowers every spring.
Learn three clean jokes.
Compliment even small improvements.
be there when people need you.
Compliment three people everyday.
Keep it simple.
Use the good silver.
Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
Say "thank-you" a lot.
Return all things you borrow.
Wave at kids on school buses.
Over tip breakfast waitresses.
Wear polished shoes.
Dance like no-one is watching. Sing like no-one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt.
Rekindle old friendships.
Watch a sunrise at least once a year.
Never refuse homemade brownies.
Send lots of Valentines Day cards and sign them "Someone who thinks you're terrific."
Look people in the eye.
It would be convenient to have the list of songs to be sung on this date, Dec.11/25 on this site.