Perform selfless acts of kindness. Don't do anything nice if it doesn't come from the heart. If you don't do it from the heart it will become filled with resentment and regret, two of the worst "r" words.
The key to living a good life is still something everyone is trying to figure out. So don't hold your breath searching for the answer. Just live and love. I know this sounds like a bunch of bologna optimistic crap I'm trying to feed you, but seriously. If this sounds too hard for you then, just try this experiment for a day.
*P.S. Don't expect anything in return... *