Playlists are the keepers of my sanity. As October approaches, hopefully, you have found a routine that allows you to keep all the resolutions you made for the fall semester. If not, I will tell you how I stay motivated and make it to class on time (usually). I use playlists as timers and motivators. Music keeps the pep in my step and allows me to reset so one part of my day doesn’t contaminate the other parts.
Getting Ready in the Morning
After you’ve finally gotten out of bed, use a playlist that’s approximately as long as how long you have to get ready. When no more songs play, you know it’s time to go.
How Will I Know – Whitney Houston
The Less I Know the Better – Tame Impala
Life’s About To Get Good – Shania Twain
You Can’t Stop the Beat – Hairspray
Let’s Dance to Joy Division – The Wombats
FAB. – JoJo
Ezy Rider – Jimi Hendrix
You Will Be Found – Dear Evan Hansen Soundtrack
Work Out
The hardest part of going to the gym is getting there. Once you’re there, it’s easier to stay motivated. When it comes to the daunting part of your workout like cardio or abs, a podcast might be more useful in helping you lose track of how much time you have left.
Stronger – Kelly Clarkson
BBC – Jay-Z
On Everything – DJ Khaled ft Travis Scott, Rick Ross, Big Sean
Have Faith in Me – A Day to Remember
Go – Pearl Jam
Famous – Kanye West
So Close – Andrew McMahon
Sorry Not Sorry – Demi Lovato
Work From Home – Fifth Harmony
Work It – Missy Elliott
On the Shuttle
The day is done. Shake off what you can.
All We Ever Knew – The Head and The Heart
Old Friends – Pinegrove
They Could Be Wrong – Lianne La Havas
Take It All Back – Judah and the Lion
Senorita – Justin Timberlake
Shake It Off – Mariah Carey
Chateau – blackbear
Praying – Kesha
Feels – Calvin Harris ft. Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry, Big Sean
When You Study
Studying has the word “dying” in it for a reason. What I do is play an hour length of songs or a full album, and I don’t let myself get up from studying or go on social media until all the songs have played once.
Black Hole Sun – Nouela
She Said – Sundara Karma
If I Believe You – The 1975
Ship to Wreck – Florence & The Machine
Mother Earth – Banks
Feed Me Now – Saint Motel
Fly Away – Yola Carter
Bigger Than Me – Big Sean ft. The Flint Chozen Choir & Starrah
Breakaway – George Ezra
A Part of Me – Neck Deep ft. Laura Whiteside