10 inspirational songs to keep you motivated for life

Music is an amazing thing. The right inspiring lyrics or motivational songs can give you a kick in the backside.

The right kind of songs provide a quick pick me up to motivate you to accomplish your goals, or just a reminder about appreciating the beauty of the world that we live in and provides that little lift that we occasionally need.

 

Here is a list of 10 inspiring songs that will help you to stay the course and go for it.

 

10. Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You) - Kelly Clarkson

“What doesn’t kill you makes a fighter”. This song, performed by the American Idol Season 1 winner helps you to evaluate your life when something hasn’t gone your way. Learn from it and come back fighting so that you can reach the next level.

 

9. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

“Don’t you know that there ain’t no mountain high enough. Ain’t no valley low enough, ain’t no river wide enough. To keep me from getting to you, baby”. Whatever your baby may be, there may be obstacles on the way, but you can overcome them to reach that goal.

 

8. Save the World - Swedish House Mafia

“Who’s gonna save the world tonight? Who’s gonna bring you back to life?”. It’s down to you to motivate yourself to do what it takes to bring some activity back.

 

7. Skyscraper - Demi Lovato

“Go on and try to tear me down. I will be rising from the ground”. If you are seeing obstacles blocking you, you can circumvent them and build back up. Life has its ups and downs and it’s up to you to build strong foundations so that you can continually build your own skyscrapers.

 

6. Beautiful - Christina Aguilera

“You’re beautiful. No matter what they say”. There’s something beautiful for someone in almost everything. Don’t focus on the negatives, focus on the positives.

 

5. We are the Champions - Queen

“And bad mistakes I’ve made a few I’ve had my share of sand kicked in my face - But I’ve come through”. We’ve all had bad days where everything feels like it’s on top of you, but think about how you’ve traversed through it and how you have learned from those lessons.

 

4. Not Afraid - Eminem

“We’ll walk this road together, through the storm. Whatever weather, cold or warm”. Not everything needs to be done alone, sharing your support with someone can help make their day.

 

3. Don’t Worry Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin

“In every life, we have some trouble. But when you worry, you make it double”. Bobby McFerrin’s inspirational 80’s song reminds us that everyone is worried about something, and we need to take time out to have some happy time.

 

 

 

 

2. Stand By Me - Ben E. King

“No, I won’t be afraid. Oh, I won’t be afraid”. That challenge may seem daunting, but don’t be afraid it. We have to overcome our fears and comfort zones to progress.

 

 

1. What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong

“The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky”. Life is not in black and white, there is so much color out there to keep motivated for life. This song is terrifyingly inspirational when you consider how long this song has lasted.