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

Health, Diet and Exercise

Don’t worry, we’re not out to convert you into vegan marathon runners and gym junkies! How you maintain your health is entirely up to you. We will point out a few things, though.

You can’t sing well when you’re tired or sick. Your concentration and your energy level suffer. Not only that, coming to rehearsal with a bug puts your choir mates at risk. Stay home, take care of yourself and get well. While you’re recuperating, you can memorise a few songs too, right?

Keep up an appropriate level of exercise and fitness. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions about a suitable regime. We’ll just point out that the better you feel, the better you’ll sing.

You can’t sing well on a full stomach, nor on an empty one. Make sure you have something light to eat before a performance or a rehearsal.

Stay hydrated. Bring a water bottle to rehearsal and performances. Room temperature water is best; cold water may feel more refreshing but it will constrict your vocal cords and impair your tone.

Get adequate rest. Just how much you need varies from person to person; just make sure you’re awake and alert and able to focus on your singing.

Stay aware of your body. Stand when you can, sit when you must. Powering through because “the show must go on” is an admirable goal, but if you collapse in the middle of it, the show stops anyway.

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