New Year’s Playlist: Music to Support You through the New Year Season
Who doesn’t love a good playlist? Especially a themed playlist? If you are searching for music to add to a new year’s playlist to support yourself through this new season, look no further than today’s blog post from music therapist, Wren Buse! Take it away, Wren!
Music to Support You through the New Year Season
My name is Wren Buse, and I am the music therapist with Collaborative Counseling. This time of year is difficult for many reasons, one being the influx of body-based New Year’s resolutions. One of my favorite ways to encourage people to shift away from the negative messages from the media/social media feeds this time of year is by listening to music that fights back with an empowering message. Many songs fit this need, and I’ve chosen 5 songs to get you started!
5 Songs to Add to Your New Year’s Playlist
Here are the 5 songs I’ve selected to help carry you through the New Year’s resolution season. They were selected in order, but you are welcome to listen in whatever order you choose!
before (not after) by Courtney Govan*
*The original version contains explicit language, but you can listen to the clean version here.
I Am Enough by Heather Mae
This is Me by Keala Seattle
Can’t Get Enough of Myself by Santigold
I Am Light by India.Arie
To make the listening experience extra special, you can make space for yourself to listen and allow the songs to give you what you’re looking for. I suggest making your favorite cozy beverage and creating a space free of distractions. While you listen, allow yourself to feel whatever comes up. If you feel the urge to move, whether it’s to clap, dance, sing, or stomp your feet, I encourage you to listen to that urge and allow the music to move through your body.
Moving Forward
I am wishing you the best through this season, and hope these songs provide you with whatever solace you seek. If you find music to be supportive of your mental health and well-being and are interested in learning more about how music therapy can support you on your journey, you can reach out to me or check out the blog post, Introduction to Music Therapy.
NEW GROUP ALERT
I have a 12-week music therapy support group running from February 21 - May 9. It’s for adults looking to positively change their relationship with their body. Meetings are Saturdays at 10:30 am at the Carmel office, and each group is $50 (sliding scale available). Grab all the details here.
