“Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”
Probably not every morning you’re feeling at your best. What better way to begin the day than with music. The power behind some tunes causes you to feel better, more productive, and inspired.
According to Emmanuel Bigand, Cognitive Psychology expert, when we hear music, “it passes through different areas of the brain involved in memory, emotions, movement (music invites us to tap our feet), language, and so on, as well as activating neuronal reward pathways (with the production of dopamine) when listening to music we enjoy.” It provides that little lift that we occasionally need.
Research highlights the link between music and mental well-being. Click To TweetAnother of the science-backed benefits of music is that it just might make you happier. Research highlights the link between music and mental well-being. Suzanne Hanser, professor of music therapy at Berklee College of Music, says that “music remains preserved for those neuropathways that connect music with really positive feelings.”
I use music as a tool to dial-up my mood and mindset for the day.
You too can find songs that make you feel energized and optimistic. Choose any tune that inspires you and you feel can supercharge your mornings. You may prepare a list of songs that jazz you up and play them every morning to anchor and reinforce positive emotions. In this post, I’m sharing with you part of my morning playlist to inspire you to start your own.
Supercharge your morning routine in less than 10 minutes by adding one of these songs:
➀The Most High One – Londrelle featuring Lalah Delia
I love playing this powerful prayer first thing in the morning to start my day centered and grounded. My favorite part is:
“Each day guide me, protect me,
Strengthen me, fortify me, enlighten me, cover me.
Purge my reality of all that does not serve my highest good.
I welcome your supreme presence and all that is Divine to enter in.”
➁Supergirl – Radio Edit DJ Dark & Mentol, featuring Georgia Alexandra
This track is wonderful to imprint a confident vibe to begin your day. Usually, I listen to it while doing my makeup. The best part for me is this:
“You can tell by the way
She walks that she’s my girl
You can tell by the way
She talks she rules the world
You can see in her eyes
That no one is her chain
She’s my girl
My supergirl”
The only thing I don’t agree with is this part:
“But I’m a supergirl
And supergirls don’t cry”
Because I believe supergirls DO cry.
➂Where it all begins – Summer Kennedy
This song is a beautiful way to infuse your day with hope and optimism. I’m in love with this melody, especially with the way it starts:
“This could be the moment
We’ve been waiting for it
The chance to feel alive
Nothing’s gonna stop us
Nothing’s gonna top this
Nothing like we’ve ever seen.”
➃Sunshine – Matisyahu
This is a happy song for me. It really supercharges my mornings. For me, is about what you can do to heal and keep moving until the light comes back again:
“It’s time for a champion
Soothe the soul of the land
Until the sun comes up again”
➄People Talk – Etana
Oh, this is a fun song! We all need a little reminder to ignore what other people might think about us. It’s a declaration to live YOUR life and be free:
“Never let them get you down
Never let them see you frown
Never let them take away your liberty
Live your life and be free
Never let them get you down
Never let them see you frown
Never let them lead you astray, starting today
Live your life and live it your way”
➅Resilient – Katy Perry
This is a power song. Listen to it to embedded an uplifting feeling especially during those gloomy mornings:
“But do you know the hotter the fire, the purer the gold is?
‘Cause I am resilient
A full flower moment
Won’t let the concrete hold me back, oh no
I am resilient
Born to be brilliant
You’ll see me grow right through the cracks, yeah
‘Cause you’re gonna watch this flower grow
Right through the cracks”
➆Stand By Me – Seal
I love this song, and I love Seal! Although this track is for reassuring another person, I choose to use it as a reminder to always standing up for myself and be strong when facing a conflict or a difficult situation:
“When the night has come
And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we’ll see
No, I won’t be afraid
Oh, I won’t be afraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by me”
Hopefully, you’ve found inspiration here to start your own supercharged morning playlist! What are some of the songs that motivate you to keep moving?
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