“Music is the strongest form of magic.” – Marilyn Manson

Most of us aren’t happy all the time, and that’s okay. Sometimes we just want to sit with our discontent; sometimes we want to lift ourselves out of it.

One of the fastest ways I’ve found to change my mood is to listen to music (and sometimes sing along, and sometimes dance).

Here’s a playlist of my favorite sing-along, dance-along, feel better tunes, They work for me every time; I bet they’ll work for you, too.

Ellie Goulding – Anything Could Happen

Florence + The Machine – Dog Days Are Over

A Fine Frenzy – This Is The Start

Tom Petty – Learning To Fly

Vienna Teng – Level Up

Katy Perry – Firework

Yo La Tengo – Ohm

James – Sit Down
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwtab7eLpsg&feature=player_detailpage&list=PLYP469mzmY-Q3Y-GvW5AVjltOL4xmVDc0

Modest Mouse – Float On

Avicii – Wake Me Up

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Assistant Editor: Jane Henderling

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