Using music for motivation
Feeling down? Trying to accomplish a hard task but have no motivation at all? Try listening to music. Music is a great way to get your mood up when things aren’t going well. Listen to your favorite song, or listen to a song someone has suggested that might make you happy.
While others can suggest songs to you, it’s up to you to figure out what song motivates you, maybe by searching on YouTube or Spotify. And if you already found motivating music but are tired of it, there are millions upon millions of other songs to look for on the Internet! Some people might listen to classical music for relaxing, or lo-fi music for studying. People might even play rock music to get their motivation pumping. The type of music you choose can depend on your emotions and moods.
Music may not help you with every problem you have, but it’s still great to listen to when life goes downhill. If you want to relax, chill, and vibe, some genres like lo-fi, classical, and jazz may help you relax. If you just feel gloomy and need a happy song, songs with supportive lyrics might help you like “Alone” by Marshmello, “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” by Daft Punk, “Shooting Star” by Owl City, or “Overtime” by Cash Cash.
Music can inspire everyone. It might inspire you to try new things, or it might even inspire you to make more music. It doesn’t matter what kind of music you listen to, as long as you like that music and it helps you out.
Sailele Faaituala is an 9th grader in the Academy of Industrial & Engineering Technology.