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Music Monday: Working for the Weekend

15 Monday Jun 2015

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Today was one of those days. Nothing went particularly wrong, but I knew it was one of those days, because on several occasions this morning, I’d ask a coworker, “Hey, how’s it going?” And they’d shrug and say, “Monday.”

So to get us all out of the Monday funk, I wanted to spotlight a song that’s usually reserved for Fridays, or maybe a particularly energetic Thursday– Loverboy’s “Working for the Weekend.”

[spotify https://play.spotify.com/track/2HdQsJeDUPfMHjZNaKmSkO]

This one always gets me in a good mood. Hopefully it does the trick!

Music Monday: Shut Up and Dance

04 Monday May 2015

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[spotify https://play.spotify.com/track/4kbj5MwxO1bq9wjT5g9HaA]

This song’s been out there for a hot second, and I’m noticing it getting a lot more play time on the radio. I like it for a couple of reasons. On the surface, it’s got a great beat. I love to turn it up for driving, running, and (imagine that) dancing.

But I also like it for what–or more aptly, who–it represents. It’s the story of that girl, who doesn’t have a care in the world, and doesn’t overthink things beyond that one moment in a club, telling a man, “Shut up and dance with me,” as he falls hopelessly in love.

I think every woman wishes she could be that girl, and every man wishes he could find her. The thing is, I don’t think she really exists outside of movies and books. But it’s fun to jam out to this song, and imagine you are her, if only for 3 minutes and 19 seconds at a time.

Music Monday: Uptown Funk

22 Monday Dec 2014

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Are you stressed from the holidays? Anxious about seeing certain family members, or about not getting to see some? Trust me: Listen to this newest song from Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars.

Yesterday, this song came on the radio as I was pulling into the grocery store parking lot. I had to sit in my car, dancing it out, looking like a fool (but not caring one bit), until the song was over. It’s that good.

Listen to it now, because the radio stations haven’t started overplaying it yet. They will. Because the requests are sure to start pouring in.

This Music Monday isn’t about some deep song that changed my life or my perspective, per say. It’s just about a song that makes me want to forget whatever crisis is in the back of my mind, and get up and dance. Sometimes those kinds of songs are just as important. I challenge you to try listening to this song all the way through without at least nodding along or tapping your foot. Enjoy!

Music Monday: The Middle

15 Monday Dec 2014

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Good morning, and Happy Monday! Since most of us are probably dragging our bums back to work today (and maybe looking forward to some holiday time off), I thought I would share one of my favorite pick-me-up songs:

[spotify https://play.spotify.com/track/0ZPHHXmmW3nVoDBe3YUdmm]

Jimmy Eat World’s “The Middle” is one of my go-to workout songs, and an awesome driving-with-the-windows-down, blasting-the-radio tune as well. The combination of a great beat and inspiring message always pushes me when I’m starting to tire out in the middle of a run. (No pun intended!)

As a person who has a tendency to overthink things or just get worked up over tiny details, this song is like the perfect light-hearted message from a friend, giving me a nudge and saying, “Hey–take it easy!”

My favorite lines: “It’s only in your head you feel left out or looked down on,” “Live right now. Yeah, just be yourself. It doesn’t matter if it’s good enough for someone else,” and of course, the reassurance that “Everything will be alright.”

Music Monday: Sara Bareilles

08 Monday Dec 2014

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Since I was out of town last week and didn’t get a chance to post, I wanted to make this week’s Music Monday a double feature. I’m dedicating it to a singer who inspires me in many of her songs: Sara Bareilles.

[spotify https://play.spotify.com/track/6Uy6K3KdmUdAfelUp0SeXn]

“Brave” was arguably a little overplayed this year, but I still sing along every time. Speaking up for myself has always been a little tough for me, and I love how bravery is boiled down to something that seems so simple, but often feels so tough. It doesn’t hurt that this song also has a great beat that makes me want to dance around.

[spotify https://play.spotify.com/track/3VA8T3rNy5V24AXxNK5u9E]

“King of Anything” is another one that always helps me to feel more empowered. A few years ago, I actually had an angsty teenager moment with this one, after my mom got mad at me for getting a tattoo on my wrist. Definitely felt more “adult” when I would sing along, “Who cares if you disagree? You are not me.” (Sorry, Mom!) But as someone who tends to put way too much importance on what others think about what I do (and is constantly asking for advice before I take any sort of action), this song has been a great perspective-changer for me.

What songs have helped change your life, or gotten you through a tough time? Please share your thoughts in the comments below!