It’s usually around this time of year where we get so hung up on the idea of being loved by a third party, that we forget about the importance of loving and caring for ourselves. But when we become so hyperfocused on finding self-validation through having partners, we’re doing actually doing ourselves a great disservice. Now, it’s not that looking for/having an S.O. is necessarily wrong, however, we can’t afford to lose ourselves in (or in the quest for) another person. You are an amazing individual, regardless of your relationship status. But a gentle reminder of that every now and then never hurt anyone. So here’s a complilation of songs to remind you that you are a strong, independent woman who kicks ass.
1. Revival – Selena Gomez
Standout lyrics: This won’t take too long, you’ll see/I’m just trying to get to me/What shouted at me like a rifle was a revival
2. Break Free – Ariana GrandeStandout lyrics: I’m stronger than I’ve been before/This is the part where I break free/’Cause I can’t resist it no more
3. Run the World (Girls) – BeyonceStandout Lyrics: My persuasion can build a nation/Endless power, with our love we can devour
4. Confident – Demi LovatoStandout lyrics: ‘Cause this is my ground/And I’m dangerous/And you can get out/But it’s all about me tonight
5. That’s My Girl – Fifth HarmonyStandout Lyrics: You’ve been down before/You’ve been hurt before/You got up before/You’ll be good to go
6. Titanium – David Guetta ft. SiaStandout Lyrics: I’m criticized but all your bullets ricochet/You shoot me down but I won’t fall
7. Feeling Myself – Nicki Minaj ft. BeyonceStandout Lyrics: ‘Cause we dope girls, we flawless/We the poster girls for all this
8. Piece of Me – Britney SpearsStandout lyrics: Guess I can’t see the harm/In working and being a mama/And with a kid on my arm/I’m still an exception/And you want a piece of me
9. Roar – Katy Perry Standout Lyrics: Now I’m floating like a butterfly/Stinging like a bee I’ve earned my stripes/I went from zero to my own hero
10. Days Are Gone – HaimStandout lyrics: And I got back up/When I lost control over it all, over it all
11. Do My Thang – Miley Cyrus Standout Lyrics: So don’t you worry about me/I’m gonna be okay/’Cause Ima do my thang
12. Just A Girl – No DoubtStandout Lyrics: I’m exposed/And it’s no big surprise/Don’t you think I know/Exactly where I stand
13. Fight Song – Rachel Platten Standout Lyrics: I might only have one match/But I can make an explosion
14. Shake It Off – Taylor Swift Standout Lyrics: I’m dancing on my own/I make the moves up as I go/And that’s what they don’t know
15. Love Myself – Hailee SteinfieldStandout Lyrics: I’m gonna put my body first/And love me so hard ’til it hurts/I know how to scream out the words