Mondays have a reputation for kind of miserable. It’s so hard to get up on most Mondays, because it feels like the week stretches on across eternity before the weekend will arrive again.

I decided that this week we should start off with some positivity. I came up with a list of songs that are upbeat and motivational.

Lots of times, when I’m in a bad mood, it only takes a few upbeat songs to change my mindset.

Lemonade – By Alex Boye’

This song is bound to put you in a good mood. There are a couple funny things about this song. The first one is that for a long time I tried to convince my older brother to wear a shirt that said LIFE so we could have a lemonade stand. . . We never did.

Second: I reward myself after a frustrating day of school by listening to this song. While I’m doing math, I think to myself, get it done and you can listen to the lemonade song. I’m not sure it makes math less frustrating, but it makes finishing math sweeter.

 

It’s Gonna Be OKAY – The Piano Guys

Life seems far more manageable after listening to this song. It’s definitely a favorite at our house.

 

Best Day of My Life – American Authors

I’m not sure you can have a totally terrible day after listening to this one.

 

Good To Be Alive (Hallelujah) – Andy Grammer

If you don’t feel happier after listening to this song, something might actually be wrong with you (Or your day may be justifiably lousy).

 

Shine – Madilyn Paige

My little sister and I love Madilyn Paige’s songs, and this one is definitely a good one to listen to on a good day or a bad day.

 

Try Everything – Shakira

This song is motivational for everything – including getting out of bed on a Monday morning.

 

Can’t Stop the Feeling – Justin Timberlake

I love this song and the video that goes with it. If you just can’t stop playing this song, check out The Piano Guys version.

 

Bright – Echosmith

This song is a little more mellow than some of the others I’ve listed. This one is really just a happy song to listen to. Also, for a while after I first head it, it seemed to be playing EVERYWHERE I went. I went to the grocery store and it was playing, I went over to a friend’s house and her sister was listening to it, I went to the grocery store again and it was playing, I got pizza with friends and it was there too. Finally, I took the hint and added it to my own playlist.

 

With any luck, your week will start out with you in an optimistic attitude and a song stuck in your head. I wish you a lovely Monday and hope you’re enjoying the beginning of our music filled May.