30 Inspirational Songs to Get You Out of Literally Any Rut

We get it: In tough times, it’s easy to want to curl up on the couch and wallow, maybe while also binge-watching Gossip Girl for the millionth time and putting on your "sad song" playlist. No shame—I've been there. Sometimes, though, the thing that can really make you feel better is blasting a seriously inspirational song, dancing around the room, and pulling a Lizzie McGuire by belting it out into your hairbrush. Trust. It works.

Not every song on your Spotify will boost your mood and give you the confidence to rock that job interview or finally delete your toxic pre-quarantine hookup’s number. These songs, however, totally got you in that department—we've got upbeat, exercise-worthy tunes that will literally have you out of your seat and hopping on the sofa. We've got *the power ballad*, that song you can't help but sing along to when it comes on your playlist. We've even got the "I'm gonna be okay after (fill in the blank) heartbreak," which is a classic of the genre.

Good news: there are songs from a bunch of decades and a range of legendary singers to tap into whatever funk you've currently found yourself in. Make yourself a new, "feel better" playlist, find your faves, and add them for an instant injection of positive vibes. Check out this list of the most inspirational songs you can blast right now and feel more together, no matter the circumstance.