Self-love is a life-long project. That said, we all forget it at times and need to refocus! Well, here I am to encourage you to make self-love a priority in February. In a month so centered around romantic love, it’s important to remember to take care of yourself. I’ve made a playlist of songs to help me and you on that journey… you can find it on Spotify here too!
Some of them are soft and gentle. Some are fierce and defiant. Just like us. Chin up, girlie. You’ve got this!
“Good As Hell” – Lizzo
Come now, come dry your eyes
You know you a star, you can touch the sky
I know that it’s hard but you have to try
If you need advice, let me simplify
“Never Give Up” – Sia
I’ve battled demons that won’t let me sleep
Called to the sea but she abandoned me
But I won’t never give up, no, never give up
“Survivor” – Destiny’s Child
After of all of the darkness and sadness
Soon comes happiness
If I surround myself with positive things I’ll gain prosperity
“Love Myself” – Hailee Steinfeld
Gonna love myself
No, I don’t need anybody else
“Fight Song” – Rachel Platten
This is my fight song
Take-back-my-life song
Prove-I’m-alright song
My power’s turned on
Starting right now I’ll be strong
“That’s My Girl” – Fifth Harmony
Who’s been working so damn hard?
You got that head on overload
Got yourself this flawless body
Aching now from head to toe
“Getting Better” – The Beatles
I’ve got to admit it’s getting better
It’s a little better all the time
It can’t get no worse
I have to admit it’s getting better
It’s getting better
Since you’ve been mine
“Born This Way” – Lady Gaga
Don’t hide yourself in regret
Just love yourself and you’re set
I’m on the right track, baby
I was born this way
“Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” – Adele
I’m giving you up
I’ve forgiven it all
You set me free
Send my love to your new lover
Treat her better
We’ve gotta let go of all of our ghosts
“Feelin’ Myself” – Nicki Minaj feat. Beyoncé
Cause we dope girls we flawless
We the poster girls for all this
“Dirty Gold” – Angel Haze
Never forget the importance of the sparks you hold
Don’t sell your soul, baby, you are dirty gold
“Brave” – Sara Bareilles
Don’t run, stop holding your tongue
Maybe there’s a way out of the cage where you live
Maybe one of these days you can let the light in
Show me how big your brave is
“Scars To Your Beautiful” – Alessia Cara
So to all the girls that’s hurting
Let me be your mirror, help you see a little bit clearer
The light that shines within
There’s a hope that’s waiting for you in the dark
You should know you’re beautiful just the way you are
“Battle Cry” – Angel Haze feat. Sia
There ain’t material things in the world
That can change the fact that you feel lonely
Despite the fact that it gets hard, you take it all and you still go
Take the sun and you still grow, lose the light and you still glow
I been there, I’m still here and I know how you feel
“How Far I’ll Go” – Auli’i Cravalho
See the line where the sky meets the sea?
It calls me
And no one knows, how far it goes
If the wind in my sail on the sea stays behind me
One day I’ll know, if I go there’s just no telling how far I’ll go
What songs remind you to love yourself?