When I’m looking for ways to boost my mood, one of the most effective techniques I’ve found is to stick on some music and stage my own mini-concert for my cats! I just know they appreciate it too…
I like to choose songs that are upbeat, powerful, and/or motivational – anything to release some emotion and soak up some positivity.
Here are some of my top picks for a mood-boosting playlist.
This Is Me – Demi Lovato
No more hiding who I wanna be
This is me
I love this song because it helps me to remember that I have the right to express myself and be the person that I want to be, no matter what anyone else thinks.
Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You) – Kelly Clarkson
You didn’t think that I’d come back
I’d come back swinging
You try to break me but you see
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger
Kelly is rocking some serious “f*** you” vibes in this one, and when I’m belting it out in my living room, it’s kind of like a metaphorical middle finger to past toxic relationships/situations.
Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself – Jess Glynne
Everyone trips, everyone falls
So don’t be so hard on yourself, no
I am notoriously self-critical, so this song is great for reminding me to be kind to myself.
Fight Song – Rachel Platten
And I don’t really care if nobody else believes
‘Cause I’ve still got a lot of fight left in me
Not only am I self-critical, but I also tend to assume that other people think badly of me, or think I’m not good enough. This song helps me to remember that I’m a strong person, and it doesn’t matter if anyone else disagrees with that.
Shake It Off – Taylor Swift
But I keep cruising
Can’t stop, won’t stop moving
It’s like I got this music in my mind
Sayin’ it’s gonna be alright
Now, I’m going to be honest here… I’m not a huge Taylor fan. BUT, I do find this song useful for “shaking off” negativity.
Bring It All Back – S Club 7
If people try to put you down
Just walk on by, don’t turn around
You only have to answer to yourself
This one is just a bit of fun, really! Yes, the lyrics are motivational, but mostly I like this one because it’s a bangin’ tune! Great for a little boogie around the house.
What are your favourite mood-boosting songs? Let me know in the comments below!
Love the way you write Fox and some great songs too ! Looking forward to reading your future blogs xx
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Thank you! Let me know if there are any topics you’d like me to cover. š
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These are great. Iām really into musicals. Some songs that I go to are āEverythingās Alrightā for when Iām upset from Jesus Christ Superstar (love the Sara Bareilles version), āBreatheā for when Iām anxious from In the Heights and āAnswer Meā for when Iām feeling isolated from The Bandās Visit. Great post!
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I haven’t actually heard any of these, but I’ll definitely give them a listen! Thanks for the suggestions š
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