Three essays due by the end of the week, two homework assignments and work every day. "Stressed" is not even the word to explain how you are feeling. As a college student, I feel I never have a second to breathe; I am always swimming in schoolwork or remembering an assignment that suddenly is due tomorrow. While I know that everyone wants to get their work in on time, sometimes, after countless hours of staring at a blank screen, you need to just stop what you are doing and listen to some awesome tunes. Or, perhaps you are driving in your car to library thinking about all that you have to accomplish for the day. Here are some songs that will help you to destress and get your mind right back to where it needs to be.
1. "Heaven" by Los Lonely Boys
This is one of those songs that always puts me in the best mood. The melody of the song is the kind that makes you feel like you are at the beach with no worries in the world. Ideally, life would be like this every day, but that is not the case. This song transports you to the island paradise, even if it is only for a few minutes.
2. "Eventually" by Tame Impala
I listen to this song when I need my brain to calm down. It really just is a chill song that can mellow you out pretty quick. A lot of people have a problem with their mind racing when they know they have a lot to do and when that happens, this song can should do the trick. Just close your eyes and focus on the beat.
3. "Things Happen" by Dawes
Lyrically, this song de-stresses me more than any song I know. The moral of the song is pretty much that no matter what happens, life goes on. You may feel stressed and worried about getting everything done, but listen to this song and you will remember that life will continue on. This song is especially good for when you are feeling stressed about something that happened in your life. You got dumped? Listen to this song. It’ll make you feel better really quickly.
4. "Sky is the Limit" by Rebelution
Reggae in general is a great genre to make you feel less stressed. This song in particular is one that always makes me feel a lot better. With lyrics that read “No time for the wicked, if you’re in my line, Imma go around the side and still bring it. Sky is the limit, out of my way, you can’t bring me down,” you will feel better in no time!
5. "Amor Fati" by Washed Out
Lyrics are something that I really pay attention to. You can learn a lot from the words that your favorite artists are telling you. This song truly inspires me to just take a second and breathe. “This life you've got, the light to guide. Your faith decides, the roads you’re going to find.” I will let you take this however you feel fit.
Hopefully you will take a few minutes to listen to these songs when you are feeling overwhelmed or stressed. Music has the power to calm you down and take you to another place.
