Listening to this song lifts your mood and makes you forget your troubles momentarily. To learn more, here are 7 steps for overcoming obstacles in life.
When the going gets rough, some people will throw in the towel. But this song is all about tenacity. It is a reminder that there are forces powerful enough to withstand whatever challenges are standing in the way.
Something new and beautiful can be rebuilt after chaos and destruction. Having a rough time? This song could be the soundtrack to your life as you overcome each and every challenge standing in the way of your success. To learn more what to do to achieve more, read these 12 rules for being successful in life and 25 great songs about success. You own it, you better never let it go. We have to make it count. Lose Yourself is a song of hope and not giving up.
The song, however, became a uniting force after the earthquake in Haiti, and also when it was chosen by Coca-Cola as their promotional song for the FIFA World Cup. The lyrics and the beat of the song inspire you to take action. This is one of those songs that stop procrastination in its tracks. Louis Armstrong released this song in , one of the most politically charged periods in the United States.
Perhaps it was intended to remind people to look beyond race and color and see how wonderful the world is instead. The song, however, gave listeners a shot of optimism and inspiration. Are you constantly plagued by anxious thoughts that sound like chattering monkeys in your head? Listening to this song can help you stay calm and keep anxiety at bay.
And if you frequently feel this emotion, then these 15 books on overcoming anxiety can help. All of us are afraid of something.
The question is: How do you deal with your fears? This song is inspiring because it tells us that there are two ways to face our fears: accepting them open arms and being mindful open eyes. This song carries a message of hope for those who are down and out. Self-love and acceptance can be difficult for many people. However, compromising your self-expression for fear of what other people think only leads to unhappiness.
Most people who hear this song are empowered by its message. Today, it is an anthem for those who are on the road to self-discovery. Still on the subject of self-love, this song from Bruno Mars is a great motivator and reminder of how each of us possess qualities that make us unique.
The final countdown. Are deadlines looming close? Although this song refers to leaving this planet for outer space, the chorus works as an antidote to procrastination. When you need that extra push to get things done, this song can do the trick. I will survive, keep on surviving. You get assigned to urgent projects. Your spouse is giving you the cold shoulder for missing a dinner date. You're not exercising enough and feel out of shape. This was originally sung by Cindy Lauper see video here , and it has spawned numerous covers, including the latest one from the animated movie Trolls.
True Colors is about showing who we truly are. With the gentle melody, we are encouraged to get rid of self-hate. Are you tired of all the negativity that surrounds you every day? Then this song might be what you need.
Through it, they invite the listeners to see a world where there are no divisions, no conflicts, and no selfishness. Take the lessons from those experiences. You have the power to recreate who you are.
Be a stronger, wiser version of yourself. I just wanna see you be brave. Sometimes, you just want to hear someone supporting your choices and decisions. How often do people wish that others would accept them for who they are? Have you ever wondered that? This song has a strong message of perseverance. For many listeners, the lyrics give them hope and make them feel better.
Listen to more songs about hope here. Just a man and his will to survive. Put the volume on full as you listen to this energizing song. Perhaps the most popular motivational song of the s and early s, Eye of the Tiger was an original soundtrack for Rocky III. And if you want more inspiration from the Rocky franchise, then here are 5 motivational lessons from Rocky's speech to this son. This song is about kindness and carries a lot of hopefulness. It promotes love, and peace. When things are really difficult, this song puts things in perspective.
We suffer, but we do not lose hope. Katy Perry appears in this list for the second time with another song about self-empowerment. This inspirational song was released in , and was nominated for and won a number of music awards. Switchfoot are an American rock group from San Diego California, who started out on the Christian rock scene. Hello Hurricane was the title track from their album, and its an essentially a song about singing into — or facing — a storm head on.
One of my personal favorites on this list, because it got me through a trying time of my own, Fight Song is a motivational anthem! Recorded by American singer-songwriter Rachel Platten, it was released in The lyrics of Fight Song are full of optimism and positivity, making it the perfect accompaniment to gearing up for the challenges that lie ahead. This list would not be complete without this motivational, chilled out anthem from musical legend, Bob Marley.
This song was also the last song Bob Marley ever performed on stage, on 23 September in Pennsylvania. It might just be song you needed to hear to give you the push to go out and chase that dream, work that extra hour on your project, apply for funding, or take that class and start on a journey to self-improvement.
Empowerment is the theme of this techno track by the Queen of Pop. Taken from her tenth studio album Confessions on a Dance Floor , Jump is all about self-empowerment and self-sufficiency while looking for a new relationship. With its inspiring lyrics and subtle tributes to the Pet Shop Boys, this song is the musical equivalent of a push up the backside. Nothing gives a finger to heartbreak and disappointment like this classic track.
A karaoke favorite, you probably know the lyrics by heart already! With its danceable rhythm, in Stronger the king of overconfidence provides us with plenty of wisdom and some serious motivation — if you can avoid getting lost in the beat.
The life lesson in this song from Sara Bareilles? Never be too afraid to say what you want to say. Does this sound like the kind of motivation you need right now? Brave was written by Bareilles and Jack Antonoff from the band Fun and is inspired by the struggles faced by a close friend when he came out as gay. You might recognize this tune as the theme song for the reality TV show The Hills , but its another upbeat pop song with a positive message that you need on your motivational playlist.
Released in , Unwritten is the perfect anthem for living courageously and never giving in to your fears and inhibitions. In the lyrics, Christina thanks a man for all of the wrong he has done to her, because in doing so he had made her a stronger person. With her trademark powerful vocals and empowering lyrics, this is the perfect song to help you move on or move forwards from something or someone that no longer makes you feel good.
Keep fighting! This catchy tune by Irish band The Script focuses on never giving up on your dreams. First released in and featuring will. The perfectly balanced vocals and catchy rhythm have made this a popular choice in media and sport campaigns, but its also the perfect song for the that moment when you want to give up and do something else.
Things will work out fine. Taken from the moving soundtrack for the movie Selma , this hit is a duet by rapper Common and singer John Legend. If at all possible, seek out the live version to take the motivational factor up to stratospheric heights.
Another number that proves life goes on after a break-up, this ultimately empowering disco anthem is a classic motivational tune and an essential track on any Pride playlis t. Gaynor later used it as the backdrop for a anthology of inspirational stories called We Will Survive.
Originally written as a kiss-off after a breakup, this seriously up-tempo Elton John smash has been co-opted by the masses as an anthem of steely resiliance for basically any occasion. The song came off the back of problems within the group, but it silenced their critics and inspired fans in the process.
Possibly the greatest feelgood song of all time, this tune is three minutes of pure happiness and will fling you straight into summer. There are loads of cover versions knocking around, but — surprise surprise — the joyous original still wins hands down.
Plus it has a killer sax solo courtesy of the late, great Clarence Clemons. It's since become a staple of movie trailers, which isn't quite as stirring as scoring the crumbling of a monument to oppression, but is impactful nonetheless. Once upon a time, before he was a certified loverboy, Drake was just like you, arguing with his mum and sitting in traffic. After listening to this for a few minutes, you'll feel like you and your crew can go that far too.
Seemingly penned as a walk-on song for Hunger Games tribute Katniss Everdeen, Keys — the human embodiment of grace and confidence — penned this rousing anthem about the ability to stand up to any and all challenges, her voice practically soaring above her signature piano work. The message? Keep your head in the clouds, continue dreaming… and burn any and all naysayers to the ground.
This simple, stripped-down ode to being your best authentic self has been striking a chord with outsiders for over three decades. Nailed like a true icon. Every line of this tune —which earned Bedingfield a Grammy nomination and helped her break the US — oozes encouragment and champions the possibilities of a fresh start.
This one is all about dusting yourself off and getting the hell back out there, no matter what. Sometimes, all you need to be inspired is your bad self.
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