The Ultimate Playlist to Get You Through a Rough Day

Did your CMS crash? Was your intern late? Did your interview with a source get rescheduled for what feels like the16th time? Ed has totally #beenthere. Sadly, bad days at work happen (we’re human after all), but instead of sitting around and pouting, whip out your headphones and jam it out with Ed’s ultimate game-changing playlist.

“Bad Day” by Daniel Powter
If your day has gone sour, it’s totally okay to wallow for a minute (or 3 minutes and 53 seconds to be exact). This one-hit-wonder’s lyrics are so on point: “‘Cause you had a bad day, You’re taking one down, You sing a sad song just to turn it around.” Even though you’re feeling blue, this upbeat tune will slowly start to lift up your spirits.

“F***ing Perfect” by P!nk
Don’t let a bad day define you. They suck—but they’re bound to happen occasionally. P!nk is here to remind you that the worst thing you can do is blame yourself for the mess.

“I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor
Okay, Gloria Gaynor was talking about a breakup when she sang the words, “I Will Survive.” But her song can definitely applies to how you felt when you told your boss that you missed your deadline. At first you were first afraid. You were petrified! But you held your head up high. See? Same thing.

“Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey
There’s a reason why McKinley High chose this song to be it’s Glee club anthem. It’s not only a feel-good song, but it will remind you to keep charging through when you’re at your wits end with your job. Just hold on to the (happy) feelin’.

“Nobody’s Perfect” by Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus
A little throwback for all you millennials who were secretly obsessed with Hannah Montana back in high school. Disney knew you didn’t need much lyricism to make the point that “Everybody makes mistakes, everybody has those days.” Bonus points if you remember the coordinating dance moves.

“Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” by Kelly Clarkson
Just substitute that S.O. in this song for your unreliable CMS. “You think you got the best of me, Think you’ve had the last laugh, Bet you think that everything good is gone.” The lyrics perfectly relate to that time your CMS crashed and you lost everything. But, we promise, you’ll make it through.

“Flawless” by Beyoncé
Do you think Bey lets a bad day get to her? Of course not! She brushes it aside and reminds herself that she’s FLAWLESS. Rule of thumb: Always ask yourself WWBD.

“Shake it Off” by Taylor Swift
TSwift knows that the ultimate therapy for a rough day is to dance it off. So if you gotta take a dance break, err walk, by all means—go for it!

“Roar” by Katy Perry
Ok, it’s the homestretch! Say to yourself, “I’ve got the eye of the tiger!” and think about how you’re going to bounce back tomorrow feeling stronger and more focused than ever.

“Let it Go” by Idina Menzel
Congrats! You made it through your day from hell. Now, go home, pour yourself a glass of wine and forget this day ever happened. In the words of Princess Elsa: “Let it go.”