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

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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