Motivation is such a powerful tool because it can be used as fuel that helps us achieve our goals and dreams, but as humans, sometimes, it is hard to be motivated.
Most days, no matter how much you want to do something, it can feel almost impossible to start without being motivated and this could be a big problem in most cases.
For me, I recently lost my motivation to do most things and it has been crazy because losing my motivation, also meant losing my inspiration.
I found myself lagging in a lot of areas and even certain goals that I had planned to achieve hadn't been looked at.
WHAT AFFECTED MY MOTIVATION?
You might be curious about what might have affected my motivation, and I think my problem is that most days I push myself too hard and I get to a point where I find myself breaking.
I recently decided to change careers and it has required a lot of learning to a point where I gave up and that made it worse because I began beating myself up and it gradually turned into depression.
As someone who has a bad history with her mental health due to past experiences and family history, well, it is usually advised to take it easy but, as an overthinker, it is easier said than done.
MUSIC THAT INSPIRES AND MOTIVATES
Anyways, I have been talking to a few friends about everything that has been going on, and one of my best friends took the time to share some music with me that he said might get me motivated.
At first, I didn't want to hear it because even though I know the power of music, sometimes I forget to use it but, after a few days of being stubborn, I decided to listen and I have been listening ever since.
It is crazy how music can inspire and motivate you even in the hardest times so, I am glad I had someone who cared enough to share music with me.
Due to his action, I also decided to create a list and share it, just so maybe they can inspire someone going through what I went through.
SOME SONGS THAT COULD MOTIVATE AND INSPIRE YOU
Kelly Clarkson- Stronger
In this song, Kelly Clarkson sings about what doesn't kill you making you stronger, while she sang it in terms of a relationship, well, I can say it is still motivational in connection with every area in life.
Demi Lovato-Skyscraper
This song by Demi Lovato has always been a classic to me from her Disney days and I always find myself going back to it.
It speaks about how we should never give up even if life takes everything from us, she tells us to rise like a skyscraper, taller than we were before.
Lemonade Mouth-Determinate
Determinate was sung in a Disney movie called "Lemonade mouth" and this song tells us to turn the world into our dance floor, it says we should keep pushing and demanding for more even when we are told no.
Simi-Aimasiko
This is a song by a Nigerian artist called Simi and I love this song so much.
It speaks about the struggles people face in life and how it makes them believe that God has abandoned them but, she says we shouldn't forget that God's timing is the best.
Rachel Platten-Fight Song
Fight song tells us not to give up and to keep fighting regardless of what we might be going through.
The artist Rachel said when she wrote this song she was going through postpartum depression and she had to remind herself not to give up.
It is such a powerful and motivational song that tells us to fight and be strong.
Titanium-David Guetta featuring SIA
While this song is directed at people who are being bullied, it is still a powerful song that tells us that even though we are shot down, we should fall because we are made of titanium.
Brave-Sara Bareilles
Brave like its title urges us to be brave and to face our fears no matter how scary they can be.
It is an upbeat song that gets you dancing and I love it for that.
IN CONCLUSION
I understand that sometimes life might be hard and it feels easier to give up but, don't give up.
I hope sharing these songs gets to help someone who might be feeling down or sad, and just like music inspired and motivated me, I hope it does to that person.
