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