Earlier this week I created a playlist of songs that make me happy, feel empowered and upbeat. They all have a pretty good tempo – no slow songs even though they can be great too. I wanted songs that would make me happy and want to dance around my studio.
There are simply times when we need something to turn to for that quick pick-me-up…
I had such a good time working on this! It also brought me back to my high school and college days when my friends would create “break up playlists” – those songs that made you feel better about yourself after a breakup… but that’s NOT what this is about.
These songs are about finding, claiming and owning your power with no excuses. Here is what I have on my playlist – do you have any others you think I should add?
Brave, by Sara Sara Bareilles
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Roar, by Katy Perry
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Defying Gravity, from the musical Wicked
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True to Your Heart, from the Disney Movie Mulan
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One Hot Mama, by Trace Adkins
(come on! you know you’ve had those self-doubt days where this song would be perfect… if you are a girl of course. 🙂 )
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Firework, by Katy Perry
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Brighter Than the Sun, by Colbie Caillat
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Wide Awake, by Katy Perry
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Unwritten, by Natasha Bedingfield
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Girl on Fire, by Alicia Keys
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Bulletproof (by LaRoux), from The Outfit
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What would YOU add?
Here’s to your creative and EMPOWERED success!
– Tara Reed
I listened through it, thanks. Lots of good songs on this list, I found a new favorite too. Brighter Than the Sun, by Colbie Caillat! Love!