On the road to happiness, it’s crucial to have good music.
Research shows your favorite tunes can boost your mood. Even sad music can have a therapeutic effect. Not only that, there’s solace to be found in lyrics. Some of the most poetic, realest happiness advice can be found in the words of our favorite songs. Take the song “Happy†by Natasha Bedingfield, for example, which explains the perks of being grateful for what’s in front of you:
Got my dreams, got my life, got my love
Got my friends, got the sunshine above
Why am I making this hard on myself
When there’s so many beautiful reasons I have to be happy
But “Happy†isn’t the only song that can give you a reason to be joyful. Ready to get to a sunny state of mind? As part of our January happiness challenge, we’ve gathered several happy songs below to help put you in a joyful mood. Press play and find your bliss.