By: Christine Kim
From wanting to ball up in bed and eat ice cream, to feeling the need to take a dance break, to taking a good old-fashioned chill session, music is a must-have. When you’re having a rough day, the right music can guide you back to a better mood (or, at the very least, a neutral mood). Let these songs become your personal background music/soundtrack and inspire you to persevere through the low times and look ahead to better times (as shown by emoji).
1. The “I’m Never Gonna Get Through This/Time to Become a Human Burrito” Phase?
“Bye Bye” – Mariah Carey
“Cough Syrup” – Young the Giant
“I’m Not That Girl” – Wicked
“On Your Side” – The Veronicas
“Who Says” – Selena Gomez
“Gravity” – Sara Bareilles
“La La La” – Sam Smith
“Lost Boy” – Ruth B.
“Lay It All on Me” (ft. Ed Sheeran) – Rudimental, Ed Sheeran
“Elephants” – Rachael Yamagata
“Home” – Phillip Phillips
“F**kin’ Perfect” – P!nk
2. The “Wait, What Was I Upset About Again?” Phase?
“Spirits” – The Strumbellas
“Reaper” – Sia
“It Wasn’t Me” – Shaggy
“Take a Walk” – Passion Pit
“Rose-colored Boy” – Paramore
“Stop and Stare” – OneRepublic
3. The “Dance Break/Headbang Through It” Phase ?
“So What” – P!nk
“When I Grow Up” – The Pussycat Dolls
“Ain’t My Fault” – Zara Larsson
“Don’t You (Forget About Me)” – Simple Minds
“Hips Don’t Lie” – Shakira
“Misery Business” – Paramore
“Say Amen (Saturday Night)” – Panic! At the Disco
“Va Va Voom” – Nicki Minaj
“7 Rings” – Ariana Grande
4. The “I Got This” Phase ?
“Party in the USA” – Miley Cyrus
“Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” – Wham
“All Night” – The Vamps
“Everybody Wants to Rule the World” – Tears for Fears
“Call On Me” (Ryan Riback remix) – Starley
“All My Friends” – Snakehips
“Bring It Back” – Shy Carter
5. The “At Peace” Phase☺️
“What Dreams Are Made Of” – Hilary Duff
“Always Be My Baby” – Mariah Carey
“New Soul” – Nael Yaim
“A Thousand Miles” – Vanessa Carlton
“Youth” – Troye Sivan
“Kiss Me” – Sixpence None the Richer
“Slow Hands” – Niall Horan
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