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

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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