My to-do list

1. Make the most of each day: Get off rear and do something. Whether it's completing the to-do list or taking a road trip across the country, just don't sit there.
2. Don't belittle the little things: Sometimes just staying in and watching a movie, playing a game, baking, or whatever with your family is the best time you could have. Don't forget...these times will soon be behind you and you can never get them back. The little things are the ones that matter the most.
3. Make the special moments: Don't wait for the moment to happen, if you want to wear that dress on a special date, make it. It doesn't have to be romantic, sometimes a dress-up night with the girls can be even more fun!
4. Look fear in the eye: Don't turn away because your scared or unsure. Ask for help if you need to, but the only way to get through it and over the fear is to face it head on. Don't let the "worst that could happen" scare you from making it happen (Unless it's spiders, then you can run). : p
5. Live today like it's your last: We've all heard this, but make each day count the most you can. Whether it's calling an old friend, taking flying lessons, or even ride in a rowboat with a loved one. Take time from everything that HAS to be done to do even ONE thing you WANT to do. No matter how small it is. It's a wonderful break and makes the entire day so much better.
6. Don't listen to nay-sayers: There are always going to be those people who have to put in their two cents no matter how depressing it is. The best advice for that one is actually said in the kids' movie Madagascar by the penguins..."smile and wave boys." Let them think what they want. Their opinions aren't roadblocks unless you allow them to be.  
7. Stand up for yourself: Not to be confused with #6, if someone is insulting you, and needs to be called on it, don't be afraid to do it. You deserve respect. Don't worry about hurt feelings, they're obviously not worried about yours if they're hurting you.