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

Practise your music

Learning and practising go hand in hand. Practice is something you do all the time, not just at rehearsals.

Sing a song over and over in the shower, in the car, to yourself on the bus – wherever you can.

Practise singing without the words in front of you – the shower and the car are good places to enforce this! Learn a verse at a time. Once you know it, move on to the next – don’t waste time repeating the parts you already know.

If you have a portable recorder or if you know how to record on your phone, record the song during rehearsals, then practise at home with it.

When you come to rehearsal, you should have a good grip on the song and be ready to polish it with the rest of the group.

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