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

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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