Press Play: 11 Upbeat Spotify Playlists Guaranteed to Boost Your Mood
Did you know that listening to music canĀ increase the release of pleasure-causingĀ chemicals in the brain like norepinephrine and melatonin?Ā The right musicĀ may also decrease stress-causing hormone production in the body.Ā
When your energy is low and you're lacking in motivation ā whether tackling complex tasks or doing basic choresĀ ā press play on one of theseĀ 11 Spotify playlistsĀ toĀ boost your mood and leave you energised to take on life.
SongsĀ that'll feed your soul
Let Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross and Otis Redding sooth what ails you. This thoughtfully curated playlist is full of good vibes. Press playĀ while you clean the house.
SongsĀ for positive energy
Flex Mami is a bastion of good vibes, so you knowĀ this playlist of all her favourite bopsĀ is going to boost your mood. Just press play and get to work.
SongsĀ toĀ take you away
RosalĆa is a Spanish singer-songwriter from Barcelona, whose voice willĀ teleport you to another plane.Ā Get lost in this mega playlist of her music, including solo tracks and collabs with Travis Scott and James Blake.
Songs to groove toĀ
The music from Paul Thomas Anderson'sĀ Boogie NightsĀ is aĀ late '70s/early '80s best of,Ā much of which you'll be familiar with and the rest will be a welcome addition to your own Liked Songs playlist.Ā
SongsĀ for everyoneĀ
When you need to boost the mood at work or in group situations, you don't want to go too obscure. This playlist is an eclectic mix of feel-goodĀ musicĀ from the '60s to today that everyone can sing along to.Ā
SongsĀ for confidence
Compiled by Aussie artist Kira Puru, this playlist will give you strength and motivation while you listen. Featuring '90s classics from Usher and TLC as well as recent releases from Normani and fellow Aussie Sampa the Great, it'll have you feeling like the bad b*tch that you know you are in no time.
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Songs for holiday vibes
This playlist is called "are we in ibiza yet" and, honestly, that's a mood we can all relate to. Press play andĀ picture yourself: cocktails, sun, no cares whatsoever.Ā
SongsĀ toĀ carry you through
His voice is like no other. Dr G Yunupingu was an Indigenous Australian musician who began in theĀ '80s supergroup Yothu Yinda and laterĀ had massive success as a solo artist. Under the nameĀ Gurrumul, he made music inspired by his country in North East Arnhem Land. His voice is like no other.
Songs for getting down to businessĀ
RuPaul's Drag Race fans know that the music of Drag Race and its extended universeĀ isĀ perfect for getting into can-do mode. Channelling the energy of a drag queen will help boost motivation and confidence.Ā NowĀ that's just science.
Songs that are by BeyoncĆ©Ā
Call us basic but a playlist featuring only Beyoncé is a no brainer when you want to feel good. The mood boosting properties of Queen B are potent, and even trace amounts found in her music can have significant effects on your energy levels and general wellbeing.
SongsĀ for positivityĀ
Reggae music is historically all about positivity ā feeling good and doing good.Ā Koffee is a young artist from Jamaica who's leading the way in a new wave of reggae, along with Chronixx and Popcaan, and this playlist has 50 new tunes that'll give you new life.
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