Life lately hasn’t been a happy ride. There are hurdles the size of mountains and while jumping above them, you just end up getting hurt with a flawed landing. There are days that are just pure crap! Not one thing goes as you had planned. There’s not a single happy moment in those 24 long hours. It feels like the Dementors have sucked the happiness out of you. All that’s left is gloominess and misery. I don’t need to define more, because we’ve all had such days. Some us more than others.
I have read so many blog articles about cheering my mood in such situations. And here’s the way which always works for me. I listen to music. And not just any music, I have a Brave Playlist! All the songs in here give me so much hope about life. They assure me that everything is going to be okay. Sometimes I even end up having a dance party. All the songs in this playlist solve my sadness about social anxiety, breakdowns, friendship crises, absence of love life, career choices and feel-good attitude. Here’s my gold Brave Playlist!
1. Fight Song by Rachel Platten:
I remember the time my friend told me to listen to this song and when I downloaded it, I was listening to it on repeat for a month! This is my go-to song especially during exams. It really helps with the motivation levels. Apart from that, it’s the kind of song which will just give you the fire to go on. And if you scream out the so powerful lyrics, you might as well discover a new-found purpose for your life!
“All those things I didn’t say.. Wrecking balls inside my brain.
I’ll scream them loud tonight.. Can you hear my voice this time?”
2. Brave by Sara Bareilles:
It’s right there in the name. This song really helps with my social anxiety and clears self-doubts. I feel like it’s the song of an introvert trying to speak her mind out. Sometimes in life, you feel like you’ve reached an impasse and you feel like fleeing to some place far away. You just need to distance yourself from all your problems. But, when you listen to this, you will feel like staying and fighting those problems because you are brave!
“Say what you wanna say.. And let the words fall out.
Honestly, I wanna see you be brave.”
3. Shake It Off by Taylor Swift:
There’s always a Taylor Swift song for what you are feeling. I’ve been a swiftie for years now and her music has always helped me out of rough patches. I listen and dance to this song especially when I get screwed by politics or frenemies or when I’m on my ‘I hate everyone’ phase. Shake It Off always helps me with getting over my problems caused because of petty people. And when I’m finally on ‘I don’t care what they think about me’, I know I’m a winner. It’s dramatic but it makes me realise I am what I am. You just gotta shake it off!
“I keep cruising.. Can’t stop, won’t stop grooving.
It’s like I got this music..
In my mind.. Saying, “It’s gonna be all right!”
4. Dear No One by Tori Kelly:
This is the song which will be the Bible for all the single women out there! All of you are good enough alone. Love yourself and value yourself. You don’t need another person for your happiness. Whenever I feel lonely, this song comes and saves me. Being an independent, introvert and a girl boss is the meaning of this song. So dear no one, take your time to find me but until then I am enough.
“I’m done looking for my Future Someone.
‘Cause when the time is right.. you’ll be here, but for now..
Dear No One.. this is your love song..”
5. King of Anything by Sara Bareilles:
This is another song for women with sad love lives. It takes a stand for women who don’t get an opinion in decisions, who are not valued and just taken for granted. It gives you a positivity of taking things in your own hands and doing what you want. Life is temporary. So, make the most out of it. Get out of meaningless relationships. Don’t take no for an answer. Go wild and speak for yourself.
“I hate to break it to you, babe..
But I’m not drowning.. There’s no one here to save.”
6. Roar by Katy Perry:
Everyone knows the beauty of this song. From a kitten to a lion, you have to evolve into a stronger version of yourself. Pick up the pieces, glue yourself together and come back stronger than ever. Hear me roar!
“You held me down.. But I got up.
Already brushing off the dust..”
7. Where Does the Good Go? by Tegan and Sara:
This is one of my favourite feel-good songs. It’s so underrated but once you listen to it, you’ll be obsessed. Also, it’s the parting song of Cristina in Grey’s Anatomy. So, it holds a special place for me. The music gives all the positive vibes which will cheer you up real fast and get you back on track.
“Look me in the eye and promise no love’s like our love..
Look me in the heart and unbreak broken, it won’t happen..”
Fight Song, Brave and Shake it Off is for when you doubt your self. Dear No One, King of Anything and Roar is for when you feel lonely. And Where Does the Good Go is a cherry on top of the cake and make you feel great.
Do you have a Brave Playlist?
Love it!
These are great! If you like Sara Bareilles, you should check out Waitress: The Musical! She wrote all of the songs for it and they are AMAZING – funny, heart-wrenching, inspiring, you name it!
I love Brave and Fight Song! They're so good!
absolutely love these… they're all on my brave playlist too! now I'm loving Wild Things by Alessia Cara 🙂 Go listen, my current lady jam~
Shake it off by Taylor really makes me jump and dance..Great playlist xoxo
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This is a great brave playlist 🙂 I LOVE fight song.
xxox
Laura @ http://www.cookwineandthinker.com
This is fantastic! Totally just copied this on my phone and will be listening to it in just a few minutes. Thanks for the inspiration!!
I love this playlist! I have most of these already, but I've added a few more to my playlist 🙂
I don't have one, but I love this idea! Thanks for sharing yours. 🙂
I'll surely check it out! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Thanks! I love song recommendations! Thanks for reading! 🙂
Thanks so much!! 🙂
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🙂
Love all these..Shake it off is a good one, sometimes yes life seems to suck..but we have to pick up and carry on…thanks for the encouragement and for stopping by my blog!
VAlerie
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