There is no doubt about it: these are stressful times. Whether you’re following the U.S. elections, are dealing with lockdowns and COVID anxiety, or just are generally reeling from world events, many of us are struggling to focus and stay motivated right now.
I personally find that listening to music helps me get through tough times, and I especially rely on music when I need to just sit down and get my work done. The reality for many of us is that despite the high levels of stress, anxiety, or depression we may be going through, we still have to plug away and continue with our daily tasks — whether that’s work, school, or even just basic surviving. And while I generally turn to mediums like watching TV shows or movies when I need to decompress, unfortunately those avenues are too distracting to keep on in the background when I have to be productive. So, music tends to be the best way for me to get in the zone, tune everything out, and focus on the task at hand.
Throughout the pandemic, especially, creating playlists and discovering new music has been hugely helpful and cathartic for me. So in light of this, I’ve created Part 2 of my quarantine playlist (you can find Part 1 here). My hope is that maybe this playlist will help any of you who may be going through stress and anxiety right now, or who even just want to discover some new songs. So you can get in the zone, immerse yourself in your feelings, dance along, sing along, or decompress — whatever you need. Above all else, be sure to be kind to yourself.
The playlist below includes an eclectic range of genres, from a vast array of artists, ranging from old to new music. Each one of these songs, however, though different, have all helped me escape from my flurry of anxious thoughts and immersed me into another world when I needed it the most.
Enjoy, and stay safe, readers!
~ Z ~
