My latest and as yet most effective remedy consists of two things. Firstly, I started running every day. I can't express how glad I am that I finally bit the bullet and hopped on it because not only does it work really well improving my mood, I'm also developing a rockin bod and I don't smoke nearly as much as I did before.
Secondly, when I run I make a point of listening to music that makes me feel like a badass bitch from hell - upbeat songs by girl artists with empowering messages (disclaimer: I loathe the word 'empowering' and I hate throwing it around but it was fitting in this particular context). Slowly but surely the barrage of bitch music has been making its way into my mind and making me feel super good about myself. So I decided to share my running playlist with you. These are also really good driving songs, and kickass breakup songs.
BAD GIRLS -- M.I.A.
This song taught me that if people can't keep up with you, hell with them.
BAD REPUTATION -- Joan Jett
This song taught me to do whatever the fuck I want, everybody else's opinion be damned.
BAGGAGE CLAIM -- Miranda Lambert
This song taught me that shouldering somebody else's emotional problems is not worth the trouble.
DONE -- The Band Perry
This song taught me that it's actually okay to be angry if somebody hurts you. Sometimes keeping it in and being a delicate blossom is bullshit.
INTERNET FRIENDS -- Knife Party
This song taught me that if somebody blocks you on Facebook, you should kill the fucker.
KEROSENE -- Miranda Lambert
This song taught me that sometimes you have to just walk away from shit. If something or somebody is giving you grief, just burn it. Figuratively...
REASONS TO BE BEAUTIFUL -- Hole
This song may seem a little out of place here, and I'm sure some people think that looking to Courtney Love for inspiration is a bad idea, but she's just such an awesome rocker chick. This song appeals to my desire to be beautiful, as well as my compulsion to itemize things in lists.
ROAR -- Katy Perry
This song taught me to fight back and stand up for myself. I know it's not the most unique or clever choice but fuck you I like it.
ROCK N ROLL NIGGER -- Patti Smith
This song taught me that outside of society is where I want to be.
RUNS IN THE FAMILY -- Amanda Palmer
This song didn't really teach me a whole lot but it sums up my mental state quite accurately. Also it's Amanda Palmer who is basically my role model. Also it has the word 'run' in the title and that makes me feel clever.
SHE WOLF -- Shakira
This song taught me that being domesticated is bullshit.
SHOOT HIM DOWN -- Alice Francis
This song taught me that if a guy cheats on you, you should kill the fucker. If you actually watch any of the videos in this post, you should watch this one coz it's pretty cool.
SINGLE LADIES -- Beyonce
No girl power playlist could be complete without Beyonce, and if I hear one more person criticize the woman because her interpretation of feminism somehow threatens their interpretation of feminism, so help me god I will smoke a bitch. Anyway, this song taught me not to wait for a guy that won`t commit to you, and that being single is awesome.
WINGS -- Little Mix
This song taught me to listen to my mother.
WOMANIZER -- Britney Spears
This song taught me not to be duped by every hotshot player who comes along.
WORK BITCH -- Britney Spears
This song taught me that if you really want anything you have to be ready to work your ass off for it. I made this song my alarm in the morning to keep me on track.
WORK IT -- Missy Elliott
This song taught me that fucking dudes is nothing to be ashamed of. What the fuck happened to Missy Elliott, seriously? She's the goddamn shit, she is.
Got any songs you think I should add? Leave them in the comments.
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