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

FAQ Category: 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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