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3 Playlists for When You Need Motivation

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Mass Amherst chapter.

Getting motivated to do anything can be a big challenge. From exercise to homework and everything in between, sometimes you just need some music to get you inspired. If you’re struggling to get yourself motivated to do anything, try listening to any or all of these playlists to get going on achieving whatever goal you may have.   

When you need the motivation to work out…

Working out can be one of the hardest things to do if you aren’t motivated. There are plenty of reasons to get moving – general health, stress relief, weight loss… but in order to get the most effective workout possible, a motivational playlist is definitely necessary!

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One of the best things about Spotify is their curation of playlists, and there are plenty of different playlists to get you through any type of workout. I haven’t found the perfect curated playlist yet, so, here is my best selection of songs to motivate you to get moving!

  • Don’t Start Now – Dua Lipa
  • you should see me in a crown – Billie Eilish
  • Sorry Not Sorry – Demi Lovato
  • …Ready For It? – Taylor Swift
  • 7 Rings – Ariana Grande
  • Fighter – Christina Aguilera
  • There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back – Shawn Mendes
  • My Oh My (feat. DaBaby) – Camilla Cabello
  • Look What You Made Me Do – Taylor Swift
  • Jenny from the Block (feat. Jadakiss & Styles P) – Jennifer Lopez

When you need the motivation to work…

When you have to do schoolwork, or any work really, it can be impossible to find the motivation to get it done. It’s easy to lose sight of why you are working so hard in the first place, but to get back on track, you can listen to these songs all while keeping a positive mindset! 

  • Fine Line – Harry Styles
  • Empire State of Mind – Jay Z & Alicia Keys 
  • Hall of Fame – The Script ft. will.i.am
  • Girl on Fire – Alicia Keys
  • The greatest – Lana Del Rey
  • White Iverson – Post Malone
  • Budapest – George Ezra
  • Pumped Up Kicks – Foster the People
  • Viva La Vida – Coldplay 
  • Truth Hurts – Lizzo 

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When you just need motivation…

Whatever it is you may need to do, there’s a song to help make it happen. Whether you need to find the motivation to clean, apply to jobs, or just to be productive in general – here’s a list of songs for when you need to find the motivation to do ~anything~

  • Pompeii – Bastille 
  • Stronger – Kanye West
  • I Lived – OneRepublic
  • Shake It Out – Florence and the Machine
  • Good Thing (with Kehlani) – Zedd, Kehlani
  • What a Man Gotta Do – Jonas Brothers
  • Lose Yourself – Eminem
  • Raging – Kygo, Kodaline
  • Look at Her Now – Selena Gomez
  • Thunder – Imagine Dragons

It can be difficult to get yourself motivated, especially if you’ve found yourself in a bit of a rut. But, if you work hard, keep a positive attitude, and have the right combination of songs – you can make anything happen.   

Shannon FitzGerald

U Mass Amherst '20

Shannon is a junior honors student at UMass Amherst studying Communication and Economics. Although she wishes she could be traveling all the time, she is usually found hanging out with her friends, binge watching shows on Netflix, and shopping wherever she can get the best deal!
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