Very Happy Phil

For those of us who sing along to our favourite songs in the car or shower or who attended recent concerts like T in the Park or Glastonbury, we could be boosting our happiness. There is nothing new about singing. I will give you an example; “If you look at any culture in any part of the world you will see a few things in common. They will gather in groups and talk, sing and dance. All over the world right now people are talking, singing and dancing! We have done it for thousands of years. Talking, singing and dancing are powerful for relaxing, expressing and healing ourselves.” Phil McNally, ‘Winning Mentality’

For some people singing has been known to lift depression and singing groups were started in Australia to uplift homeless people. Singing can uplift us all.

The benefits of singing include;
Deeper breathing relaxes body
Social contact
Fun
Singing uplifting songs uplifts mood
Opportunity to learn e.g. songs, breathing, singing technique Concentrated flow activity

See my website for more detail and previous emails on the benefits of fun, socializing, positive music, flow and learning

Here are a few of my favourite quotes which inspire me;

‘Sing like no one is listening,
Dance like no ones watching,
Love, like you’ve never been hurt before’.

"The types of people I recommend take up singing are stressed individuals or desk workers who, due to being in a slumped sitting position for much of the day, do not use their diaphragms sufficiently.” -Dr Danny Williams, British Osteopathic Association member

"When you sing, you breathe in a different way so you use more of your total lung volume. This means there's a tendency to increase the airflow so your blood is more oxygenated. When that happens, you are more alert.”
-Professor Graham Welch, of the University of London, has done extensive research into singing and its health benefits.

‘If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands’
Have a happy SINGING week!
Keep positive!
Phil McNally
Author & Happiness Expert

Remember,
“Singing can make us happier!”

– Phil McNally, Author

PS Help me! If you’re attended a presentation, workshop or coaching session with me I would appreciate some feedback. What are you doing differently? (thinking differently? Did you begin any new habits? What tips, quotes and stories do you remember from the book? (Do you often think of any?) What difference, if any, has the book made to you/ your life?

Any feedback appreciated. Thanks very much

“Thanks Phil - I enjoyed the talk - always like to be happy and think about some of your comments regularly” –Joan Gilbert-Stevens

PPS To join a choir in your area visit your local church, mens group, Woman group or community centre, start one yourself or see below; South of England http://rockchoir.com/

http://uk.mkp.org/

Australia
http://www.reclink.org/

http://www.choirofhardknocks.com.au/

The Choir of Hard Knocks is a program of RecLink. Since 1990 RecLink has worked to create and co-ordinate social and recreational opportunities for people experiencing disadvantage. Disadvantage comes in all shapes and sizes and RecLink works with over 150 support agencies throughout Victoria. In 2008 RecLink Australia is proud to announce a federal expansion of its successful model across the nation into every capital city and key regional areas. For more information about RecLink Australia and to get involved check out the website

© Phil McNally 2009