Unless you’re living in a sunny locale like San Diego or Honolulu, there’s a good chance you are dealing with freezing weather and serious lack of sunshine right about now. Listening to upbeat music can help lift your mood and brighten even the coldest and darkest days. Give these tunes a listen and share you favorite songs to listen to in the winter in the comments.
Song: “Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles
Why it inspires: “I love ‘Here Comes the Sun’ because it reminds me that even the coldest, darkest winter and the hardest of emotional times eventually end, and that joy is there to be found and will come again.” – Lisa
Song: “Safe and Sound” by Capitol Cities
Why it inspires: “Safe and Sound is a great song that outlines how support can be so valuable. If you trust in your partner you will be safe and sound, even during your most trying times. When things seem bleak during the winter this makes you feel warm and safe.” – Jeremy
Song: “The Way You Make Me Feel” by Michael Jackson
Why it inspires: “I love this song because I can’t stop myself from dancing when I hear it. Any song that makes me dance will help me beat the winter blues.” - Carole
Song: “Long Way Around” by the Dixie Chicks
Why it inspires: “This song is about following your own path. Sometimes life sucks and isn’t easy but you have to keep trying, even if it means ‘Taking the Long Way.’” – Christian
Song: “Spring Rain” by The Go-Betweens
Why it inspires: “This song reminds me that I love Spring, which is just around the corner.” -Naomi
Song: “By Your Side” by Sade
Why it inspires: “When I have the winter blues, there’s nothing like a slow, dreamy love song to keep me warm. ‘By Your Side’ is a classic.” -Manisha
Song: “5 Years Time” by Noah and the Whale
Why it inspires: Thanks to the ukulele this song has a wonderfully whimsical sound and the message is so sweet- even though it’s all a daydream. Sometimes the best thing you can do in the winter is look forward to the days and years ahead.” – Ashley
The song: “Give It Up” by KC and The Sunshine Band
Why it inspires: “A funky disco queen at heart, I can’t hear KC and The Sunshine Band’s tune ‘Give It Up’ without movin’ and groovin’! And it reminds me that I still got that special somethin’!” – Karen
The song: “Here’s Where the Story Ends” by The Sundays
Why it inspires: “This song fills me with joy!” – Gillian
Song: “Move On Up” by Curtis Mayfield
Why it inspires: “This song is fun and great to dance to. It reminds me when I forget for a moment how much I can achieve.” – Brooke
Song: “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley
Why it inspires: “This song reminds me to feel the sun on my face and not take things too seriously.” – Kyrie
Dance Dance – Fall Out Boy
Rebel Love Song – Black Veil Brides
any type of alternative music that’s up-beat enough to let me dance and have fun listening to it.
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