We all need a pick-me-up from time to time.

Many of us find this pick-me-up in the form of music. So, I’ve put together a playlist of 20 songs that boost my mood when I’m in a slump.

At the time of posting this, all songs listed are available on Spotify.

1. Fight Song – Rachel Platten

And I don’t really care if nobody else believes,

‘Cause I’ve still got a lot of fight left in me

2. Defying Gravity – Idina Menzel

I’m through accepting limits

‘Cause someone says they’re so

3. It’s My Life – Bon Jovi

I ain’t gonna be just a face in the crowd

You’re gonna hear my voice

When I shout it out loud

4. Shake It Off – Taylor Swift

It’s like I got this music in my mind

Saying, “It’s gonna be alright.”

5. Walking On Sunshine – Katrina and the Waves

I’m walking on sunshine (Whoa)

And don’t it feel good

6. Happy – Pharrell Williams

My level is too high to bring me down (happy)

Can’t nothin’, bring me down (happy)

7. Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You) – Kelly Clarkson

What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger

Stand a little taller

Doesn’t mean I’m lonely when I’m alone

8. Stronger – Britney Spears

But now I’m stronger than yesterday

Now it’s nothing but my way

9. Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey

Don’t stop believin’

Hold on to that feelin’

10. How Far I’ll Go – Auli’i Cravalho

If the wind in my sail on the sea stays behind me

One day I’ll know how far I’ll go

11. Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen

I’m gonna go, go, go

There’s no stopping me

12. Last Hope – Paramore

It’s just a spark

But it’s enough to keep me going

13. I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor

And I grew strong

And I learned how to get along

14. Livin’ on a Prayer – Bon Jovi

Take my hand

We’ll make it, I swear

15. The Climb – Miley Cyrus

Ain’t about how fast I get there

Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side

It’s the climb

16. Unwritten – Natasha Bedingfield

Today is where your book begins

The rest is still unwritten

17. Don’t Stop – Fleetwood Mac

If you wake up and don’t want to smile

If it takes just a little while

Open your eyes and look at the day

You’ll see things in a different way

18. Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself – Jess Glynn

Everyone trips, everyone falls

So don’t be so hard on yourself, no

19. I’m Still Standing – Elton John

You know I’m still standing better than I ever did

Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid

20. Touch the Sky – Julie Fowlis

I will fly

Chase the wind and touch the sky

What is included in your mood-boosting playlist? Let me know in the comments!

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