Motivational music has a way of inspiring and motivating us in a big way. It is great for picking up our mood and maintaining a good disposition. It is backing up the old adage, 'garbage in/garbage out'. The lyrics and even tempo of a song can ingrain itself in our minds and replay throughout the day. The idea would then be to make sure the song you're listening to is going to encourage you!
The question then becomes: What is a motivating and inspiring song? Most of this answer will fall under the preference category. But, I do have some additional requirements if I will turn it on in my mp3.
My requirements:
The song must have pure lyrics. Listening to repetitive cursing doesn't wash well with me. I don't want to have sex and drugs playing into my head in an anything goes type of way. Being unfaithful, scamming someone, cheating, are not thoughts that inspire me. You must ask yourself similar questions.
The song must have an uplifting message. This can come in the form of overcoming, enjoying life,etc. I do not want to listen to music that is tragic or negative. I want something that will inspire and continue positive thinking and doing.
So, you ask, what would that look like (or sound like)?
Okay. One song that inspires me in a big way is the song, Hey Hey Hey by Michael Franti. Michael was adopted and has an uplifting story himself. The song is wonderful.
This is just one small part from the song Hey Hey Hey: "Reminding me that everything is possible/ Yeah reminding me that nothing is impossible/ You gotta live for the one that you love you know/ You gotta love for the life that you live you know."
That is what I call inspirational and motivational. I love watching the videos from this song also. If you are left with the idea that you can take on anything (and succeed), you are listening to the right song.
Check your demeanor before, during, and after listening to a song. How has it changed? You can determine whether it is good for motivating and inspiring you, or if it brings you down. Enjoy your listening.
The question then becomes: What is a motivating and inspiring song? Most of this answer will fall under the preference category. But, I do have some additional requirements if I will turn it on in my mp3.
My requirements:
The song must have pure lyrics. Listening to repetitive cursing doesn't wash well with me. I don't want to have sex and drugs playing into my head in an anything goes type of way. Being unfaithful, scamming someone, cheating, are not thoughts that inspire me. You must ask yourself similar questions.
The song must have an uplifting message. This can come in the form of overcoming, enjoying life,etc. I do not want to listen to music that is tragic or negative. I want something that will inspire and continue positive thinking and doing.
So, you ask, what would that look like (or sound like)?
Okay. One song that inspires me in a big way is the song, Hey Hey Hey by Michael Franti. Michael was adopted and has an uplifting story himself. The song is wonderful.
This is just one small part from the song Hey Hey Hey: "Reminding me that everything is possible/ Yeah reminding me that nothing is impossible/ You gotta live for the one that you love you know/ You gotta love for the life that you live you know."
That is what I call inspirational and motivational. I love watching the videos from this song also. If you are left with the idea that you can take on anything (and succeed), you are listening to the right song.
Check your demeanor before, during, and after listening to a song. How has it changed? You can determine whether it is good for motivating and inspiring you, or if it brings you down. Enjoy your listening.
About the Author:
If you are looking for a list of the best motivational songs of all time, click the link. Rob has been a student of motivational techniques for over 20 years. He has been published in newspapers, blogs, and poetry journals. You can visit his blog at Today Has Power. You can listen to the most motivational and inspirational songs of all time. Add yours. by Rob Adelphia
