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15 Songs That Do Wonders For My Mental Health

I absolutely adore music and the power it is has to change our moods.

Sarah Hall

Jul 08, 2018

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I absolutely adore music and the power it has to change our moods. Any time I listen to a Michael Buble song, my mood instantly improves. I decided to compile a list of some songs that just help improve my mental health. These are some songs that pick me up when I'm down. Fair warning: I listen to quite a bit of pop music and show tunes. Some of them are throwbacks and are definitely silly, and some are more modern. Some of them you will probably know, some of them you may not know. I hope they'll help you, too.

1. "Worth Fighting For" by Emily Hearn

You may have heard this song on "The Foster's." It is one of my absolute favorites. This song reminds me that I'm worth fighting for and life has meaning. You can check out this song on iTunes or here on YouTube.

2. "It's a Beautiful Day" by Michael Buble

You can never go wrong with Buble. This song reminds me how great it is to be independent and feel empowered. The music video is full of energy, too!

3. "Go the Distance" from "Hercules"

There has to be at least one Disney song on this list, let's be real. This song makes me feel like I can do absolutely anything. It reminds me that everyone is chasing a dream and that we should do everything we can to support each other. Go watch "Hercules" or watch the music video here. There are lots of great covers of this song, too!

4. "Bruises" by Train featuring Ashley Monroe

This song makes me remember that everyone has struggles and experiences that hurt them, but they make for good connection. Watch the music video here.

5. "A Million Dreams" from "The Greatest Showman"

This song encourages me to keep dreaming and makes me think about all of the things I want to accomplish. Pasek and Paul are exceptional composers who also wrote "Dear Evan Hansen" and the lyrics to the songs of "La La Land." If you haven't seen this movie, you should change that as soon as you can. Here's the song.

6. "You Will Be Found" from "Dear Evan Hansen"

"You are not alone" is the line that sticks with me most from this song. This song from Pasek and Paul's "Dear Evan Hansen" is beautiful in its simple reminder that looking out for each other means everything. Check out the song here.

7. "Let Go" by Frou Frou

When I listen to this song, I love the idea that there is "beauty in the breakdown." There's no shame in feeling deeply, and this song encourages me to do so. Check it out here or you might hear it in the movie "The Holiday."

8. "So Yesterday" by Hilary Duff

Yes, this is on the list. We can't forget this masterpiece that was every teenage girl's anthem at one point given to us by none other than vintage Hilary Duff. Sometimes things aren't as a big of a deal as they seem and with time seem "so yesterday." Here is the song.

9. "Everybody" by Ingrid Michaelson

This song just makes me happy and reminds me that love is the most powerful force we have. Everyone just wants to be loved. You can hear this song here.

10. "Move Along" by The All-American Rejects

This is definitely a throwback. This song reminds me not to dwell on things that don't matter. Here it is if you need a refresher.

11. "Silly Love Songs" by Wings and Paul McCartney

Released in 1976, this feel-good tune keeps me believing in love. Check it out here.

12. "Raise Your Glass" by P!nk

This song is incredibly empowering and declares that its OK to be unique. If you're "too school for cool," check out the song here. "Perfect" is also a worthy tune that is definitely on a longer list I have.

13. "Smile" by Charlie Chaplin, John Turner, and Geoffrey Parsons

This is another one of those songs that reminds to keep moving along when I'm down. It's been covered by a whole host of artists, but an instrumental version was initially written by Chaplin himself with lyrics added later. You can find it here.

14. "No One" by Aly & AJ

A blessing from Aly & AJ's early career, I love how inspiring this song is. It makes me happy just to be me and makes me think about how good I have it. You can listen to the song from these sisters here.

15. "Beautiful City" by Stephen Schwartz from "Godspell"

I adore the musical "Godspell." Stephen Schwartz is my all-time favorite composer, and I love the hope he brings to life in this hauntingly gorgeous song. This song makes me feel hope for the world, as rare as that might be right now. Here's the new Broadway cast recording from the musical revival.

There are many other songs on my list, but I hope that these give you some ideas for an inspirational playlist. I'm always looking for recommendations, too. Music provides such a wonderful escape and lifts our spirits.

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15 Songs That Do Wonders For My Mental Health

I absolutely adore music and the power it is has to change our moods.

1. "Worth Fighting For" by Emily Hearn

2. "It's a Beautiful Day" by Michael Buble

3. "Go the Distance" from "Hercules"

4. "Bruises" by Train featuring Ashley Monroe

5. "A Million Dreams" from "The Greatest Showman"

6. "You Will Be Found" from "Dear Evan Hansen"

7. "Let Go" by Frou Frou

8. "So Yesterday" by Hilary Duff

9. "Everybody" by Ingrid Michaelson

10. "Move Along" by The All-American Rejects

11. "Silly Love Songs" by Wings and Paul McCartney

12. "Raise Your Glass" by P!nk

13. "Smile" by Charlie Chaplin, John Turner, and Geoffrey Parsons

14. "No One" by Aly & AJ

15. "Beautiful City" by Stephen Schwartz from "Godspell"

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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