There is no denying that, sometimes, life gets hard. Whether it be loss, finals week, or just a generally rough day, we all need a little inspiration sometimes. For some of us, that inspiration can come in the form of funny cat videos from YouTube; for others, it is hidden between the pages of a good book, a literary masterpiece which provides unbelievable insight into a world unknown. Regardless of the source from which you derive your inspiration, though, encouragement and empowerment can truly motivate us to feel as though we can conquer the entire world. And, with courage and excitement coursing through your veins, you--the master of your fate, the captain of your soul--ultimately need a tune to continue your upward climb toward achieving your goals and completing seemingly unfathomable endeavors. You can do it, and music absolutely has the power to support you in that pursuit. So, in case you're feeling a little down in the dumps, as though you need a theme song to really get your gears turning and get you moving, here is a list of 25 songs to brighten your day and give you that extra boost that you might need to keep you going throughout your day:
1. "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" - Kelly Clarkson
2. "Cheap Thrills" - Sia
3. "Love Myself" - Hailee Steinfeld
4. "Fighter" - Christian Aguilera
5. "Bulletproof" - La Roux
6. "Who Says" - Selena Gomez
7. "Titanium (feat. Sia)" - David Guettta
8. "Born This Way" - Lady Gaga
9. "I Gotta Feeling" - The Black Eyed Peas
10. "We R Who We R" - Ke$ha
11. "Raise Your Glass" - P!nk
12. "Firework" - Katy Perry
13. "Brave" - Sara Bareilles
14. "I Love It" - Icona Pop, Charli XCX
15. "Hall of Fame" - The Script
16. "Wings" - Little Mix
17. "Beautiful" - Carole King
18. "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" - Diana Ross
19. "Run This Town" - JAY Z, Rihanna, Kanye West
20. "Rehab" - Amy Winehouse
21. "Starships" - Nicki Minaj
22. "Wannabe" - Spice Girls
23. "Rather Be" - Clean Bandit, Jess Glynne
24. "Partition" - Beyonce
25. "Your Love is My Drug" - Ke$ha