1) Watch the sun set and rise

We're not suggesting you watch the sun set and rise in the same sitting, waiting for hours in the cold and dark isn't fun in anybody's book. At least once in your life however, you must take time out to watch the sunset. A reflective event drawing to a close a day never to be repeated. The last day of somebody's life and the first day of another's.
A sunrise is a different matter altogether. Hear the birds singing, feel the crisp morning air, and appreciate the fact that you have another day to spend as you wish on this beautiful earth. For maximum effect, consider finding somewhere peaceful and secluded. Watching the sun set or rise over the rooftops of a city just isn't the same.