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

Smile when you sing!

Smiling changes your whole sound. It relaxes your face and changes the whole shape of your vocal tract. It helps pull your voice up to the front of your mouth. That makes your voice brighter and more distinct so your sound is clearer.

Smiling also has a very positive effect on your mood and your outlook. It’s hard to feel grumpy when you’ve got a smile on your face — and that means you’ll feel happier when you sing.

Most importantly, a smile is contagious. Your audience will engage much more with a happy, smiling choir who are obviously enjoying themselves.

And yes, smiling even helps sad or serious songs sound better. The smile may not fit the mood of the song but it still makes you sound better.

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