When life doesn’t give you a single lemon, you need to accept and understand your negative feelings. When you feel that tingling sensation of anticipation or even fear, remember to breathe and relax. Here is a list of songs to help you prevail, in seven very common situations.
1. Getting Ready for The Exam of Your Life:
Exams are annoying and stressful no matter how old you are. Especially when your entire future depends on how you do during those specific 2-3 hours. We all know it’s no use trying to study during the last few minutes. Instead, we recommend listening to one of these motivational songs, which will push you towards rocking your next exam!
Queen – We Will Rock You
Survivor – Eye Of The Tiger
Eminem – Lose Yourself
“Don’t lose your grip on the dreams of the past
You must fight just to keep them alive” – Survivor
2. Breaking Up with Your Significant Other:
Breakups seem like the end of the world until you pick your gorgeous self up and listen to these jumpy and empowering songs. Moral of the story? He doesn’t deserve your tears. Just think of him as a lesson learned and remember you’re the one in control of your happiness. Pain always goes away, it’s just a matter of time so might as well do something fun until then.
Britney Spears – Stronger
Kristinia DeBarge – Goodbye
Camila Cabello – Crying in the Club
“Stronger than yesterday
Now it’s nothing but my way” – Britney Spears
3. Feeling Powerless:
Sometimes you’re just not feeling 100%. All you need is a push. Build up your life, reach out for what you want, be a force! Like a famous Japanese proverb says, “Fall down seven times, get up eight.” Don’t stop moving. All limitations are strictly in your head. Maybe these powerful songs will get you in the mood to viciously fight for your dreams.
Prodigy – Spitfire
Imagine Dragons – Believer
Gorillaz – We Got The Power
“Their dreams are small
My dreams don’t know fear
I got my heart full of hope
I will change everything
No matter what I’m told
How impossible it seems” – Gorillaz
4. Being Bullied:
Bullying is the most common form of violence. Most people become its victims at least once in their lifetimes. To those we say, don’t let the jerks bring you down! They don’t even deserve a quick glance in their direction. Continue doing your thing. If it annoys them so much, even better! Hatred is a double-edged sword and these comforting songs prove it.
Taylor Swift – Shake It Off
Shinedown – Bully
Rihanna – Dem Haters
“They keep evil thoughts in their hearts
You can’t let them knock your hustle” – Rihanna
5. Body Positivity:
In 2017, being confident is a must. And you can’t do that unless you learn to love your body. After all, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. There is no such thing as the perfect body, the perfect face, utter beauty. Be kind to yourself, acknowledge your strengths rather that your weaknesses. Eventually, charm wins over standard beauty by a mile.
Sugababes – Ugly
P!nkn – F**kin Perfect
Lady Gaga – Born This Way
“Rejoice and love yourself today
‘Cause baby, you were born this way” – Lady Gaga
6. Needing To Escape The City:
At times, you feel the weight of the world is on your shoulds and all you want to do is make a run for it. On top of it all, the restless atmosphere of your city terrifies you. We recommend listening to these dreamy tunes and, perhaps, break out of your routine, at least for a day. It can do wonders for your morale and bring a splash of colour back.
Mattafix – Big City Life
Guns N Roses – Paradise City
Lenny Kravitz – Fly Away
“I’d fly above the trees
Over the seas in all degrees
To anywhere I please” – Lenny Kravitz
7. Finding Yourself:
Even though we never really stop goofing around, there is a point in which we need to figure out who we are, what we want, where we’re going. These witty songs can help you understand the complex process of building your persona, sticking up to it but still embracing changes, as they are a huge part of evolving.
Natasha Beddingfield – Unwritten
David Bowie – Changes
No Doubt – It’s My Life
“Release your inhibitions
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you” – Natasha Beddingfield
Finally, there is no way to avoid these scenarios, now matter how prepared or careful or self-sufficient you are. But you can deal with them gracefully. You have the utter liberty of choice. When to fight, as well as when to let go depends only on you. And remember, as long as music exists, you’ll never be alone.
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