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

Group: Self-Isolation

Sing!

If you’re reading this, you’re probably in the Silver Chord Choir and you’re missing our Monday practices. So – break out your music and sing! If you need the accompaniment playing and don’t have it handy, speak the words out loud in rhythm. Spend time memorising the words and learning…

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Stay busy

Create a project. Learn something new. Learn a new verse to a song every day. Practise your choir repertoire. Plant a herb garden in your kitchen. Learn to make a new dish every week. If you like it, make enough to freeze.

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Stay in touch

You can’t meet people in person, so learn to meet them online. Learn to use social media so you can keep in touch with friends. Learn to use FaceTime (on Apple devices), Skype (on other devices), Zoom (for group chats). These systems all let you see your friends as you…

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Maintain your routine

Stick to your daily routine as much as you can. Just because you can’t do some social things doesn’t mean you can lie around in your PJs all day. Get up, have breakfast at the usual time. Eat regular meals at your regular time. Watch your favourite shows. If you…

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