Impowered Playlist: Popular Songs To Boost Your Girl's Confidence

Have you ever had a really bad day, and then all of a sudden the radio plays one of those awe- some girl-power anthem songs? Before you know it, you’re jamming along, smiling and singing! Music has the power to totally change our mood and outlook, which in turn could change the nature of your entire day.

It’s not in your imagination either -- it is scientifically proven that you actually do feel better after listening to certain songs.

Whether your tween loves a specific type of music, or is in need of a specific message, there are plenty of popular choices that can help deliver a much-needed confidence boost. At Girl IMpow- ered, we have a few in heavy rotation on our favorite playlist. Here they are along with their lyric videos. Enjoy!

“Brave” by Sara Barielles: Ready to face the day fearlessly? With lyrics like, “Say what you wanna say / and let the words fall out,” how can you not feel ready to speak your mind? This is the type of song that will stick in your head all day -- in a good way! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwTr_CRw3GY

“Firework” by Katy Perry: “Do you ever feel like a plastic bag / Drifting though the wind / Want- ing to start again,” perfectly captures that desire that we all have sometimes to just start over. This is the very definition of an ‘anthem’ song and by the end, we guarantee you’ll be able to tackle anything. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3bkpyNiv8Y

“Try” by Colby Caillat: Ever feel like you’re in an endless cycle of not feeling good enough? Col- by says it perfectly when she sings, “Why should you care, what they think of you? When you’re all alone, by yourself, do you like you?” This is the perfect song when you just need a moment to yourself -- a reminder that you ARE good enough, just the way you are. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWF8kw64nis

www.girlimpowered.com “Just The Way You Are” by Bru- no Mars: Bruno sings “When I see your face / There’s not a thing that I would change / Cause you’re amaz- ing / Just the way you are.” What more can we say? Sometimes just hearing someone else tell you you’re beautiful and amazing is all we need! https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=QcUWg1066Ss

“What Makes You Beautiful” by One Direction: With lyrics like “Ev- eryone else in the room can see it / Everyone but you,” helps us realize that the way the world sees us can be different than how we see ourselves. We are very often our own worst critics! https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=VpnuubCJjCU

“Beautiful” by Christina Aguilera: When Christina sings “words can’t bring me down,” it is like an injection of confidence right into your heart. So many girls are dealing with bullying in their lives -- particu- larly with regards to how they look. When you’re being bullied, you feel anything but beautiful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfKnga-a-7Q

“Perfect” by Pink: The chorus of this catchy song says “Pretty, pretty please / Don’t you ever, ever feel / Like you’re nothing / Less than perfect.” It’s one of those songs that you can just flop down on your bed and put on repeat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BIye98Ryic

“Born This Way” by : Looking for the ultimate in confidence anthems? It’s hard to beat this classic jam from Lady Gaga. “I’m beautiful in my own way / ‘Cause God makes no mis- takes / I’m on the right track baby / I was born this way,” she sings. We dare you to listen to this one without bopping shaking your head to the beat! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWzJwg-saCM

“Don’t Stop Believin” by The Cast of : From the opening lyric of “Just a small town girl / Livin’ in a lonely world / She took the midnight train goin’ anywhere,” we are absolutely hooked. Originally from Journey, the Cast of Glee brought the song back into the limelight, where it’s stayed for years. It is the ultimate feel good song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiFKju-2UDc

www.girlimpowered.com “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus: Seeking some motivation and self-affirmation? This song will deliv- er (and have you singing at the top of your lungs in the process). Our favorite lyric is “The strug- gles I’m facing / The chances I’m taking / Sometimes might knock me down, but / No, I’m not breaking.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojx4CMMuORU

“Mean” by Taylor Swift: Sometimes it’s fun to just imagine fast-forwarding your life and reaping huge success while everyone who was mean to you suffers. That’s what’s so fun about singing along to mean, with lyrics like “Someday, I’ll be living in a big ‘ol city / And all you’re ever gonna be is mean.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHtl4rCu4GM

“Who Says” by Selena Gomez: Ready to feel empowered? With lyrics like, “You’ve got every right to a beautiful life,” this little-known song offers a powerful, positive message. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXVkbi9H_R4

“Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” by Kelly Clarkson: With words like “You didn’t think that I’d come back…I’d come back swinging” and “Stand a little taller, doesn’t mean I’m lonely when I’m alone,” can be all a girl needs to hear to know she is mighty, all on her own. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEtDRiI5l0E

“Girl on Fire” by Alicia Keys: “Looks like a girl / But she’s a flame / So bright she can burn your eyes / Better look the other way” are just some of the lyrics that make this song the epitome of girl power. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7xsVF_XTEs

“Let It Go” by : Okay, yes…we are all a bit tired of this Disney anthem. However, the underlying message of self-acceptance and choosing to take the high road in the face of adversity is both timeless and powerful. “ I don’t care / What they’re going to say / Let the storm rage on / The cold never bothered me anyway!” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWHwSWkBjnY

“Heroes” by Alesso and Tove lo remember these important words, “We can do anything”. Believing this is at the heart of Girl Impowered, and know all girls “could be heroes”! http://youtu.be/FBUJiUCWiz8

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