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

Smile when you sing!

Smiling changes your whole sound. It relaxes your face and changes the whole shape of your vocal tract. It helps pull your voice up to the front of your mouth. That makes your voice brighter and more distinct so your sound is clearer.

Smiling also has a very positive effect on your mood and your outlook. It’s hard to feel grumpy when you’ve got a smile on your face — and that means you’ll feel happier when you sing.

Most importantly, a smile is contagious. Your audience will engage much more with a happy, smiling choir who are obviously enjoying themselves.

And yes, smiling even helps sad or serious songs sound better. The smile may not fit the mood of the song but it still makes you sound better.

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