As the end of 2018 comes near, it’s easy to get lost in the pressures of school work and achieving the goals you set for yourself at the beginning of the year. I’ve always found that music really helps me focus and gives me the push to finish my work, as well as keep me grounded in the present so as not to freak out too much about the future. Below are eight songs whose infectious lyrics and catchy tunes will motivate you to work hard toward your goals and stay calm throughout the next of the semester.
1. “Ten Things” by Paul Baribeau
Motivational lyric:
Think of all the things that you love about your life
Be thankful you are blessed with them
Think of all the things that hold you back
And realize that you don’t need them
…
Try to list the endless reasons why it’s good to be alive
And then just smile for a while about them
2. “Not the End of the World (Even as We Know It)” by Faded Paper Figures
Motivational lyric:
Yeah, it’s hard
But it’s not the end of the world even as we know it
…
Unfortunately, life goes on
But it’s not the end of the world even as we know it
3. “Your Heart is a Muscle the Size of Your Fist” by Ramshackle Glory
Motivational lyric:
Your heart is a muscle the size of your fist
Keep on loving. Keep on fighting
And hold on, hold on
Hold on for your life
4. “My Body” by Young the Giant
Motivational lyric:
My body tells me no
But I won’t quit
‘Cause I want more
‘Cause I want more
5. “I Wanna Get Better” by Bleachers
Motivational lyric:
I didn’t know I was broken ’til i wanted to change
I wanna get better, better, better, better
I wanna get better
6. “Whatever it Takes” by Imagine Dragons
Motivational lyric:
Whatever it takes
Yeah, take me to the top
I’m ready for whatever it takes
‘Cause I love the adrenaline in my veins
I do what it takes
7. “Survivor” by Destiny’s Child
Motivational lyric:
I’m a survivor
I’m not gon’ give up
I’m not gon’ stop
I’m gon’ work harder
8. “Blue Skies” by Noah and the Whale
Motivational lyric:
Cause it’s time to leave
Those feelings behind
Oh, ’cause blue skies are coming
I hope all these songs help you achieve your goals and stay motivated and most importantly, happy!
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