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5 Movie Theme Songs To Get You Through Your #Hugots
Conquer anything with these motion picture melodies that help you power through any situation
Whenever you feel like you’ve hit a wall or slipped into a rut, movie-theme songs are arguably the best pieces of music to listen to get you out of your own personal funk. A perfectly queued movie theme song can supply you with a much-needed confidence boost more than any motivational playlist can.
Prime example: the air of invincibility and courage the envelopes you whenever you’re working out and the Rocky theme song play in the background (Both Survivor’s Eye of the Tiger and Bill Conti’s Gonna Fly Now can make you feel everything’s possible). In those moments you simply become Rocky Balboa, knocking down whatever odds are stacked against your favor. Want to don the same drive and conviction in any situation? Just press play and let these anthems back you up to get things done.
Situation:
Your boss gives you a ton of work just as when you’re about to go on a vacation
Perfect Song:
Amazing Spiderman 2’s It’s On Again (2014)
The Cinematic Effect:
With much-deserved R&R on the horizon, your only mindset should be to deliver. This easy-listening R&B tune will get you to that “accomplish-this-now” mood right away.
Situation:
Getting over an ex is never easy. You discover the struggle is tougher than expected
Perfect Song:
Begin Again’s Lost Stars (2013)
The Cinematic Effect:
This hopeful hymn will help the healing process and allow you to see things in a positive light. A million and one questions always follow any breakup, but the lyrics will definitely lead you to enlightenment.
Situation:
You’re trying to reboot your fitness routine after being sidelined by an injury
Perfect Song:
Karate Kid’s You’re The Best (1984)
The Cinematic Effect:
Take your new workout mantra from the inspiring chorus: “Nothing’s gonna ever keep you down”
Situation:
It’s the eve of your big business presentation and you’re nervous about tomorrow’s outcome
Perfect Song:
8 Mile’s Lose Yourself (2002)
The Cinematic Effect:
Bop your head as you calm your nerves and bury all doubts. You’ve got ice in your veins and nothing can stop you from turning this moment into a big career highlight.
Situation:
You’re having the most awful day ever and nothing seems to be going your way
Perfect Song:
Cruel Intentions’ Bittersweet Symphony (1999)
The Cinematic Effect:
Whatever life throws at you, be you. Tip: best way to listen to this song is while driving in an open highway, windows down.
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