✨Post of positivity – ideas 🎶

[Pinkvelvet]

Hi all, recently I’ve been listening to my playlists on Spotify and found I was skipping a lot of songs just to get to the ones that I can relate to at the moment or ones which make me feel good. It got me thinking that maybe some of these songs would be useful to share – sometimes it’s the boost of confidence I need and certain music can put me in a stronger frame of mind.
I know these won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but I thought maybe listing some music here that I find helps me, could maybe help someone else or inspire them to make their own playlists 😊
There’s a few different genres running through this list, but here’s what gives me a bit of encouragement:

Playlist

Mirror, Sigrid
My House, PVRIS
Midnight sky, Miley Cyrus
Know your worth, Khalid
Falling for boys, Julia Michaels
I Am Not a Robot, Marina and the Diamonds
No tears left to cry, Ariana Grande
Ridin solo, Jason Derulo
Be kind, Marshmello & Halsey
Mistakes, Paloma Faith & Jonas Blue
Rare, Selena Gomez
Better off without you, Becky Hill
Slide Away, Miley Cyrus
Let Go, Frou Frou
Spotlight, Jennifer Hudson
Don’t Start Now, Dua Lipa
Lose you to love me, Selena Gomez
This is on you, Maisie Peters
Good as Hell, Lizzo & Ariana Grande
Gravity, John Mayer
Carry Me Away, John Mayer
Wish you well, Sigala, Becky Hill
Silence Marshmello, Khalid
Castles, Freya Riding
Body Talk, Foxes
Dreams, Fleetwood Mac
When it Rains, Paramore
Free Fallin, John Mayer
Go your own way, Fleetwood Mac
Irreplaceable, Beyoncé
Bounce (feat Kelis) radio edit, Calvin Harris

I like to just go for a drive sometimes and put on my music and take that time for myself to just breathe.

Other things I find helps me sometimes:

– shopping on Facebook Marketplace and getting a buzz from the bargains! (Also a good distraction just browsing, even if there’s no intention of actually buying)… also on Etsy for the same purpose. Feels good supporting small businesses too.
– doing arts and crafts, baking, painting, making something (recently made some bunting for my fireplace which made me feel good that I’d managed to complete something)
– going for a countryside walk and just breathing in the cold air
– Feel good TV. Particularly enjoying at the moment: Emily in Paris (Netflix), After Life (Netflix – although a bit sad also very good. Maybe not one to watch if struggling a lot), Place in the sun (because who doesn’t wish they were in the tropical summer heat right now)

Some TV programmes / Films that are based on DA:
Maid (Netflix). Very good. Really helped me relate, but triggering as it’s about a woman escaping domestic abuse.
Chocolat (on Netflix). My favourite film. Also contains DA but is a female empowerment sort of feeling film.

I know not all of these suggestions will be right for everyone, but if it helps at all bring a bit of joy / confidence / positivity to someone’s day then that’s enough.

Sometimes you really won’t feel like doing anything at all, and that’s really okay too… I have days where the thought of doing anything is just awful, but on days where I feel a bit more motivated, the above can push me to go a bit further and it boosts me.

Feel free to share what helps get you through below!

[iliketea]

Great idea! Thanks for doing this. xx

[Pinkvelvet]

Hi iliketea (great name), you’re very welcome! Been meaning to do this for a while so glad I’ve got round to it. Hope it helps in some way xx

[nbumblebee]

Hold on by wilson phillips always gives me a positive buzz makes me feel like shoving two fingers up at my husband 🤣

[Pinkvelvet]

That’s a good one! It really reminds me of the film Bridesmaids too 😂😂

[Anonymous]

Let it go James Bay I thought was good to listen to , pussyCat Dolls Hush Hush . Loving all your suggestions above going to try these thanks x*x

[Bananaboat]

Emile sande’s I’d rather not – but slower than the others but helps whenever I think should I try again 🙂

[Strongenough]

My motivational songs that are getting me ready for today are:

Christine Aguilera, Fighter.

Anastasia, Paid my Dues.

❤ this post @pinkvelvet its guided me to be more upbeat today x

[Ariel]

Best post I’ve seen!
I listen to Alive by Sia. That song used to make me grit my teeth to push through the hell. It worked and I’m so thankful for it.
Also Flames by Sia. “One foot in front of the other baby, don’t stop moving” such a positive motivational song.
Xxxx

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