A Playlist to Help Motivate You

This pandemic has sucked the motivation out of me and with this being midterms week for many and finals week for Mount Holyoke students, we could all use a little motivation. I have been feeling extremely lost with remote learning this past week and really needed a pick-me-up. Especially since everything is now online, we have to resist the urge to make that cute Pinterest board and study instead – it is hard. These songs help me get in the zone to write that paper or take that test. A lot of these songs are older but they always help me feel more awake and inspired to get some work done. This playlist is one of my favorite ways to start off my day and spans a range of genres. I hope you like it as much as I do! :) 

1. “Unstoppable” by Sia

2. “Alive” by Sia

3. “The Greatest” by Sia

4. “Brave” by Sara Bareilles

5. “Firework” by Katy Perry

6. “Roar” by Katy Perry

7. “Wide Awake” by Katy Perry

8. “Chained to the Rhythm” by Katy Perry

9. “Supernova (tigers blud)” by Kat Cunning

10. “Fight Song” by Rachel Platten

11. “Wake Me Up” by Avicii

12. “The Nights” by Avicii

13. “The Days” by Avicii

14. “Now or Never” by Halsey

15. “Hurricane” by Halsey

16. “Me, Myself and I” by G-Eazy and Bebe Rexha

17. “Don’t Start Now” by Dua Lipa

18. “IDGAF” by Dua Lipa

19. “New Rules” by Dua Lipa

20. “Bellyache” by Billie Eilish 

21. “Bad Guy” by Billie Eilish

22. “Shelter” by FINNEAS

23. “Watermelon Sugar” by Harry Styles

24. “Seeing Blind” by Niall Horan and Maren Morris

25. “Come & Get It” by Selena Gomez 

26. “Better” by Khalid

27. “Suncity” by Khalid ft. Empress Of

28. “Happier” by Marshmello and Bastille

29. “Ocean Drive” by Duke Dumont

30. “Prayer in C” by Lilly Wood & The Prick and Robin Schulz 

31. “On The Floor” by Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull

32. “There’s Nothing Holding Me Back” by Shawn Mendes 

33. “Counting Stars” by OneRepublic

34. “Believer” by Imagine Dragons

35. “Wow” by Post Malone

36. “Rockstar” by Post Malone ft. 21 Savage

37. “Rather Be” by Clean Bandit ft. Jess Glynne

38. “Rockabye” by Clean Bandit ft. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie

39. “Solo” by Clean Bandit ft. Demi Lovato

40. “Confident” by Demi Lovato

41. “Strongest” by Ina Wroldsen

42. “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd

43. “Hope” by The Chainsmokers ft. Winona Oak

44. “Team” by Krewella

45. “Enjoy the Ride” by Krewella

46. “Poker Face” by Lady Gaga

47. “Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga

48. “Starships” by Nicki Minaj

49. “Alarm” by Anne-Marie

50. “Then” by Anne-Marie

I hope you enjoy listening to these songs and that they help you feel at least a little bit more motivated to get work done. These are strange times we live in but hopefully finding some joy in this or any music can help you have a more productive day.  

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