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Let’s be honest, all days are not created equal; and that means that some days, you just need a little something extra to get you through the day. Yesterday was one of those days for me. It was a rough one at work (I’ll spare you all the details), and I left the office in the middle of a thunderstorm, feeling completely deflated. It’s times like these that I turn to music to get me through. Music can do so many things— uplift your spirits, connect with the sorrow you’re feeling, or put an extra little pep in your step. Yesterday, I just needed some music to a) connect with me and let me feel all the feels, and then b) remind me who the eff I am so I can pick myself back up again ? I’m only human, and I’m not afraid to admit that some days I just can’t find my spark to really get going. So today I wanted to share some of my favorite motivational songs for moments like these. Because we all have days like this, and sometimes music just makes those days a little bit better. Let me know some of your favorite motivational/pick me up songs in the comments! I’m always looking to add to my list.

Ten Motivational Songs for When You Just Can’t

*Note: these songs span a few different genres of music. As mentioned in this post, I love a variety of music. Enjoy! 

1. Get Up 10 by Cardi B
2. Freedom by Beyonce (sorry guys this one still isn’t available on spotify or youtube ? but I’m sure you all have the album by now)
3. This Is Me by Keala Settle (from The Greatest Showman; SO GOOD)
4. Fighter by Christina Aguilera (classic)
5. Unbreakable by Mickey Guyton
6. A Little Work by Fergie
7. The Sun Is Rising by Britt Nicole
8. Bastards by Kesha
9. Happy by Leona Lewis
10. Skyscraper by Demi Lovato

And here’s a couple of bonus songs because they’re also faves of mine!
11. What Do I Know? by Ed Sheeran
(this song is less motivational and more-so a GREAT pick me up song. I can’t help but smile when I listen to this one)
12. Ultralight Beam by Kanye West

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