Finals season is upon us, babes: long nights of cramming, early mornings fueled by waaaaay too much caffeine, and stress reaching astronomical levels. Even though everything feels overwhelming, it’s crazy important to remember to take a few minutes to calm down, relax, and do something good for yourself. When I’m feeling anxious, I often turn to music to ground myself and remind myself that everything is going to be okay. So, here’s a little feel-good compilation of sweet songs that always brighten my day and help me feel more like myself.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a43fOsqa_YQ
“99” by Barns Courtney
Fun, upbeat, indie singer with a strange-but-good-voice; listen when you’re in the mood to reminisce.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OblL026SvD4
“Still Into You” by Paramore
Happy, fast-paced, lovey-dovey without being annoying; listen when you need some motivation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQ7DBYsyLY8
“7 Hours Ago” by Honeywater
Intricate, sweet, melodious, sunshiney-warm; listen when you need to take a quick breather and relax.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBj_magluuc
“Every Day’s The Weekend” by Alex Lahey
Hard-rocking, emotional, angsty (but like ~adult~ angsty); listen when you need to freaking DANCE.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jwgf3wmiA04
“Drag Me Down” by One Direction
Powerful, motivational, makes you wanna kick some ass; listen when you need to crank out that terrible, terrible paper.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYGakznEllM
“Whole Wide World” by Cage the Elephant
Beachy, hopeful, adorable, and makes you wanna move to Tahiti; listen when you need a mini-vacation at your desk.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uD6s-X3590
“Sweet Creature” by Harry Styles
Sweet, simple, wanna-fall-in-love vibes; listen when you wanna feel warm and fuzzy inside.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQkdwymDanE
“The Louvre” by Lorde
Quirky, delicate, beautiful like the art at the Louvre; listen when you’re starting a final project and need some inspiration.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKKdy4ucD7Y
“When The Day Met The Night” by Panic! At The Disco
Soft, dainty, reminds you of a perfect summer day; listen when you’ve fallen in a rut and need a pick-me-up.
So concludes my list of feel-good songs. I hope they inspired you, or at least brightened your day or mood, and remember: you’ve freaking GOT THIS! Go kill those finals, ladies!!!!