15 Songs to Hype Up Your Commute

15 Songs to Hype Up Your Commute Whether you have a case of Monday Morning Blues or know an extra hectic day is on the horizon, there are some days when going to work is harder than others. For those days when youre in need of an a.m. pick me up, I have a formula I swear by for creating the perfect workday morning playlist.So the next time youre dragging your feet out the door on a Monday morning, pop in your headphones and fire these up you can thank me for the burst of renewed energy and productivity youll feel later.Instant Confidence Boost TunesThis playlist is full of tunesthat make you feel fine, fierce, fabulous and ready to take on anything the work day can throw at you1. 6 Inch (feat. The Weeknd) - BeyoncEven while wearing flats, hearing Beyoncs voice is all it takes to make me strut like the self-assured boss lady she croons about in the song. 2.I Like That - Janelle MoneMone exudes woman power on Dirty Computer, and this is one of my favorite tracks where she celebrates k nowing her worth regardless whether or not others know it.3.***Flawless (feat. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie) - BeyoncSeriously is there any better way to spend your morning than reveling in your own perfection?4.Milkshake - KelisAs soon as the opening notes play, any sidewalk instantly transforms into a runway.5.Woman (feat. The Dap-Kings Horns) - KeshaThis is by far my favorite track from Rainbow. The energizing beat and declaration of confidence feel like a double shot of espresso for the soul.Feel-Good TunesThese are songs that immediately perk up your mood. For me, this is a lot of fun alternative tracks I jammed to as a teen1.The Middle - Jimmy Eat WorldThis whole track is basically a power pop rendition of a speech Danny Tanner would give one of his daughters on Full House. In other words, its the perfect pep talk before heading into any unpleasant situation.2.One Week - Barenaked LadiesThis zany tune never fails to lift my spirits. The nonsensical verses paired with the storylin e of the absurd aftermath of a lovers quarrel reminds me that even when things dont go my way, I can always find a reason to laugh.3.Buddy Holly WeezerIn addition to being one of my all-time favorite go-to karaoke songs, this song never fails to lift my spirits.4.Everything Is Alright - Motion City SoundtrackNothing makes me feel more like everything is alright than having the phrase tell me that youre alright, everything is alright screamed at me repeatedly for 3 minutes and 27 seconds in blaring falsetto.5.All the Small Things - Blink 182Whatever Im dreading, for whatever reason Im dreading it, is ultimately a small thing. The fast pace and flippant attitude in this track reminds me that whatever craziness happens, the night will go on.Keep On Keeping On TunesThese tracks get you hype for the day ahead1.Moral of the Story - WatskyCardboard Castles is the first album I turn to when I need some motivation, and this stand-out track exemplifies that whatever it takes, you have to kee p striving even when the going feels impossible.2.Wrote My Way Out Nas, Dave East, Lin-Manuel Miranda Aloe BlaccThis welches my most played track from The Hamilton Mixtape. Hearing so many tales of perseverance in one song gives me the boost I need to get my head in the game.3.Get Up 10 - Cardi BCardi ascends from struggle in this opening track to Invasion of Privacy. Hearing her talk about how she had to struggle to get where she is gives me to hope that my workday struggles will pay offeven if I dont become a billionaire rapper.4.DNA - Kendrick LamarThe whole album is Pulitzer Prize-winning fire, but this track especially makes me feel like I can conquer even the worst day. Why? Because its in my DNA.5.Independent Women, Pt. 1 Destinys ChildI wasnt old enough to have a job when this track came out, but as soon as I heard the lyrics, I knew when I grew up I wanted to be independent. On days when just getting out of bed seems like a major chore, this track reminds me that the fee ling of independence is why I do it.--Kayla Heisler is an essayist and Pushcart Prizenominatedpoet. She is a contributing writer for Color MyBubble.Her work appears inNew Yorks Best Emerging Poetsanthology.