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I chose to make a playlist because I have always had a special connection with music. Music are my go to when I’m happy, sad,  and every other emotions in between. I did not choose these songs because they are my favorite songs. I chose them because they are my “pick me up” songs. These are the songs I listen to when I need a boost in confidence, when I’m having a bad day, or when I feel really good about being who I am. Most of these songs send out very positive messages and that is what I strive for in life, positivity.  Having suffered from depression for over a year, I know what a dark place it is there and I have no desire to go back. “Stronger” by Kelly Clarkson really speaks to me. Whenever I listen to this song, I get the feeling that I can do anything if I set my mind to it. Like the lyrics in the song, what doesn’t kill me makes me stronger. “All About That Bass” by Meghan Trainer, “Roar” & “Firework” by Katy Perry, “Born This Way” by Lady Gaga, and “Not Afraid” by Eminem are my self esteem building songs.  When I’m feeling down or just need something to pick me up, these are the songs I go to. These songs send out the message that I should love myself for who I am and that I should not care about how others see me because at the end of the day it is only going to be me, myself, and I. As long as I am happy with who I am, everyone else’s opinions do not matter. “Louder” by Charice, “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey, and “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield are the songs that I listen to when I am nervous and need something to calm my nerves. These songs send out the message that I should not be scared. If I want to do something, then I should go for it because I cannot predict the future and worrying about it is not going to make it better. Instead of worrying about the consequences, I should just take the first steps and whatever happens after that, I will face it head on. I chose to put “Please Don’t Judge Me” by Chris Brown into the playlist because I really like the meaning behind the song.  I really like the line”Just let the past, just be the past.” The song taught me that moving on is better than dwelling on the past. It is the past for a reason so just move on because life is not stopping for you just because you want to stop. These are the reasons why I chose all the songs on my playlist. They help shape me into a more positive person, helping me get closer and closer to my goal of living a life full of positivity.