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We’ve all had moments that don’t feel so bright and from time to time we could use a little pick me up. While a playlist of songs might not be the most helpful way to get you in a positive mood, it might boost you up a tiny bit to get you going! Whether we are having a bad day or maybe it’s the greatest day you’ve ever had, it never hurts to listen to a playlist full of happy and powerful music. 

Here are 30 uplifting, inspirational, and empowering songs to add to your playlist: 

  1. “Beautiful” by Christina Aguilera 
  2. “You Say” by Lauren Daigle
  3. “Stand By You” by Rachel Platten
  4. “Scars to Your Beautiful” by Alessia Cara
  5. “Listen Before I Go” by Billie Eilish 
  6. “Who Says” by Selena Gomez
  7. “Respect” by Aretha Franklin
  8. “Dancing Queen” by ABBA
  9. “Run the World (Girls)” by Beyonce 
  10. “Put Your Records On” by Corrine Bailey Rae
  11. “Just Fine” by Mary J. Blige
  12. “Unpretty” by TLC
  13. “Needed Me” by Rihanna
  14. “Feeling Myself” by Nicki Minaj & Beyonce
  15. “Born This Way” by Lady Gaga
  16. “Wingman” by Boys World
  17. “What Other People Say” by Demi Lovato & Sam Fischer
  18. “Good Days” by SZA
  19.  “Good as Hell” by Lizzo
  20. “ME!” by Taylor Swift & Brendon Urie
  21. “Me Too” by Meghan Trainor
  22. “Just the Way You Are” by Bruno Mars
  23. “7 Rings” by Ariana Grande
  24. “Dancing with Myself” by Billy Idol and Gen X
  25. “Self Care” by Mac Miller
  26. “This Is Me” from The Greatest Showman
  27. “Rise Up” by Andra Day
  28. “Try” by Colbie Caillat
  29. “Feelin’ Good” by Nina Simone
  30.  “Superwoman” by Alicia Keys 

We have a pretty good, long list of music going, but there are hundreds of songs out there for everyone in all types of genres! Find what makes you feel good, confident, positive, uplifted, motivated, inspired, or whatever you are in of, and just jam out! Music is good for your soul, embrace that! You got this, babe! 

I’m a Junior at GCU working towards my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. I love learning new things and being creative 24/7. A few of my hobbies are running my small business, singing, dancing (badly), playing with my pup and enjoying the amazing people I surround myself with!