Since it's almost midterm season, I thought I'd share some of my favorite motivational songs for when you're feeling a bit stressed or down.
1. Scars to your beautiful- Alessia Cara
For when you are feeling not enough.
2. (What Doesn't Kill You) Makes You Stronger-Kelly Clarkson
For when you don't think you're strong enough to get through the mess life is.
3. Skyscraper- Demi Lovato
For when you think someone has broken you, but in reality, they're building a better, stronger person.
4. Beautiful- Christina Aguilera
For when you're feeling insecure.
5. Tubthumping- Chumbawamba
For an enthusiastic pick-me-up song. 10/10 would guarantee it will make you feel at least a little better.
6. Lose Yourself- Eminem
So that you're reminded that you can get into your major/field if you put your mind to it.
7. Stronger- Kanye West
For the haters.
8. Mean- Taylor Swift
For the haters part two.
9. Alright- Kendrick Lamar
To remind yourself that "you gon be alright."
10. Fight Song- Rachel Platten
For those tough times that you don't think you can make it through but you fight through it anyway.
11. Human- Christina Perri
To remind yourself that we're all human sometimes, it's gonna be okay.
12. Don't worry, be happy- Bob Marley
A little tune to make you happy.
13. Stand by Me- Ben E. King
To let you know that you always have a friend by your side.
14. Stand by You- Rachel Platten
To let you know, again, that you always have a friend.
15. Ours- Taylor Swift
To remind yourself that your special someone is there at the end of the day to make your day a little better.
16. Step off- Kacey Musgraves
For the haters, part 3. To remind outsiders that your life is none of their business.
17. Flashlight- Jessie J
For a reminder to reach out to the people that care about you.
18. Uptown Funk- Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars
A little cheerful melody to get you dancing instead of thinking sad thoughts.
19. Try- Colbie Caillat
For a reminder that you can be yourself, and shouldn't care about what anyone else thinks.
20. Can't Stop the Feeling- Justin Timberlake
Another BANGER to jam out to when you've had a bad day.
21. Shake It Off- Taylor Swift
For those people who have decided that they don't give a, about what people have to say.
22. Love Myself- Hailee Steinfield
Because you should love yourself.
23. That's What I Like- Bruno Mars
To remind you about the finer things in life; you know like, strawberry champagne.
24. The A Team-Ed Sheeran
For those who have had a rough time.
25. Warrior- Demi Lovato
Super sad song, but also empowering. Because you CAN make it through.