Top 10 Motivation Songs to Help Kick Life's Ass

Starting out the week can be the most difficult feeling in the world. You're headed  back to work with the image of a pile of tedious tasks waiting for you at your desk, five full days of potential issues and deadlines... its daunting and the awesome motivation you had the day before to be on  top of it and ready for anything is practically non-existent. On top of that you may be like me, tired of the gray, cubed prison and ready to hit the road to see what life has in store for you. But that promise of freedom, of choosing where you are and what you're doing seems like a pipe dream. Your motivation dwindles. That light at the end of the proverbial tunnel seems eons away and the hard work you're putting in now seems pointless. It's not. It's totally worth it. We have to fight for it, work for it, bleed for it. If we want the entrepreneurial life, we have to actually become entrepreneurs. This doesn't happen overnight. This can take months, years... so don't get down on yourself now. Pick up your big girl panties (or big boy undies!) and work, work, work. Now, here a few songs that I personally use when this feeling becomes overwhelming. They help me stay focused and motivated. Let's kick self doubt and Monday's in the ass! #motivationmonday

1. Fight Song by Rachel Platten

This one is my absolute favorite. It's catchy chorus and emotional lyrics speak right to my un-motivated, defeated heart; lift it from its shallow grave and push me further than I thought possible. It speaks to all of us at our lowest and in some ways, all of us at our highest. Its the perfect self-starter anthem!

2. Here's to Us by Halestorm

The song is the perfect song to help us forgive ourselves for the countless mistakes we've made over the years. Sure, we've messed up, but we're strong and we're going to keep moving forward. We are worth celebration! Let the rock push you forward, get you through the recovery and put a smile on your face as you turn it up loud and sing your heart out!

3. Girl on Fire by Alicia Keys

We may not be able to hit these keys in a pleasant way, but damn... this song and its singer bowl us over. It reminds us that we're all superheroes and we won't back down. We're on fire in the best possible way and we're ready to kick some major ass.

4. It's My Life by Bon Jovi

It's time for a little more rock in this list. You know by the opening chord that the song is going to be a jump up and down, fist in the air, singing as loud as humanly possible kind of song. It shows us that life is short and to take it by the balls and own it.

5. Stronger by Britney Spears

First of all, every nineties kid needs to admit to knowing every word of this song. Next, take a moment to look past the slight electronic edge of the opening and listen to the awesome story! We're all stronger today then we were yesterday. Let this pop anthem push you to be even better tomorrow!

6. Roar by Katy Perry

"I've got the eye of the tiger..." 'nough said. We have a voice and we're strong, we deserve to be heard and now you're gong to hear it! It's great. The great, catchy lyrics are the perfect way to get us motivated; whether its to take control of our lives, speak up and be heard, or maybe just to get off our bums and work on our bodies.

7. Brave by Sara Bareilles

It doesn't matter who you are or who you were, within you is a person worth speaking up! Be brave, make the hard choices, the uncomfortable choices. Is well worth it!

8. Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield

We have full control over most of what becomes our future. We write our story. This is the type of song that you want to be your theme song while you drive down the California coast in a convertible... oh wait, I think I've seen that somewhere before. Anyway... its a great anthem to help you take ownership of your future and keep standing up when it feels life knocks you down.

9. Raise Your Glass by P!nk



Finally, a badass song that speaks to your inner nerd, freak, insecure persona. It's fantastic, You want to raise your glass for who you really are and not shy away. It reminds you that you are something to be proud of and that alone is enough motivation to keep going, make big plans and do what you love to do.

10. Don't Stop Believing by Journey

Of course this made it on the list! How could it not?? This is the perfect anthem for motivation. When times are hard, don't stop. When life seems against you, don't stop. When you don't want to fight it anymore, don't stop. Hold on to that feeling, that feeling you got when you realized that you want more out of life. Don't let that feeling go.