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

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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