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

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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