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

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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