Are you feeling a bit sad, out of sorts, or just tired? Then you might want to play some relaxing and/or inspirational music. Music, as shown in studies and anecdotal evidence, can indeed impact the brain and the emotions. And so, with just the right music, you can go from being sad to happy and energetic in a few minutes. That’s the power of music.
It need not be many songs – it can just be one or two songs. It doesn’t even have to be strictly inspirational, just a song or two perhaps with a happy beat.
Or, if you want, you can even organize a playlist that you can go to when you get the blues. You can play the list of songs as a pick-me-up. Again, this is your call. Do you want instrumental? Do you want a song with an inspirational lyrics? Or do you just want a song with a beat that makes you want to dance?
In any case, here are some suggestions for your pick-me-up, inspirational playlist:
- Somewhere over the Rainbow. A winner in both lyrics and music. The song is about that place beyond the rainbow where all things are wonderful. You can listen to the early version by Judy Garland or sway to a more upbeat version by Israel Kamakawiwo’Ole. And speaking of wonderful…
- What a Wonderful World. Now this is a classic inspirational song. Also has a dreamy feel. After the song ends, you might just agree with Louis Armstrong that indeed, it is a wonderful world.
- Hero. Now this is one powerful song. This is a great one to listen to if you are feeling powerless or victimized. The words “So when you feel that hope is gone/Look inside you and be strong/And you’ll finally see the truth /That a hero lies in you” are powerful affirmations.
- Walking on Sunshine. Now this is one upbeat song. It might be difficult for you to feel that it’s going to be a bad day after you hear this one.
- When You Believe. This song is nice to listen to when you feel the odds are against you or if you are simply encountering some obstacles to your dream project or life’s work.