The 20 best songs to get up, according to Cambridge

Getting up early can be hard for some people., especially if they have to go to work and are not passionate about their work. There are many investigations that affirm that music has a great influence on our state of mind, and it can be a great motivator.

It seems that selecting the appropriate music when we wake up in the morning can bring us many benefits and, as if it were a drug, it can help you alleviate pain or work better. Morning music can have the same uplifting effect as a cup of coffee, and can give us that extra bit of motivation and optimism that we don't always have in the morning.

A recent investigation by the University of Cambridge, along with the well-known brand Spotify, has revealed what are the 20 best songs to wake up in the morning with more spirit and energy. So don't miss them, because they can be of great help to you.

psychological effects of music

Music is capable of changing our behavior and can have a positive effect on our behavior. In fact, it can make us feel more energetic, joyful, or relaxed. Think when you go to a class 

yogahow does it make you feel? Surely it helps you to be relaxed, in order to have an ideal mental state for the practice.

Also think when you go shopping at a clothing store, did you know that textile companies select the appropriate music so that the customer has the need to consume more? In summary, music has an effect on our mind and our behavior and there are many investigations that corroborate this hypothesis.

Knowing this, many mental health and wellness professionals use music to treat different pathologies, aware that what is known as music therapy is effective to improve the quality of life of the patient. Music therapy is used in two ways: actively (by playing instruments, singing, interpreting music) and receptively (by using music to induce states of relaxation).

Do you want to know more about this type of therapy? Visit our article: "Music therapy and its health benefits"

The 20 best songs for a better awakening

Aware of the benefits of music for people, music psychologist David M. Greenberg of the University of Cambridge in collaboration with Spotify has compiled a list of the best 20 songs for a better awakening. All these songs have in common that they help people get out of bed in the best way, as they are highly motivating. For him, they have a more powerful effect than the alarm clock itself..

According to Greenberg himself, making this list has not been easy. “Waking up in the morning is a unique event of the day. You wake up tired and try to put yourself in a state where you are alert and feel optimistic and energetic. For many it becomes really complicated”.

“Research shows that music affects our minds and behavior in many ways. It affects us both emotionally and physiologically. Therefore, selecting the right music, like the one found on this list, can help you get up, get energized and face the rest of the day, ”explains Greenberg himself.

Some criteria to select the best alarm clock melody

To develop the list, the team of scientists took into account the following criteria:

• rising music: A song that is too vigorous from the beginning will not help a person to get out of bed. The key is a smooth start and then gradually build up to a vigorous build.

• positivity: Once alert, it is necessary to stay motivated the rest of the day. Positive lyrics can have a beneficial effect on a bad mood and change towards a more optimistic attitude.

• high pace: A tempo between 100 and 130 beats per minute favors motivation.

Now yes: top 20 songs to wake up

Below you can enjoy the list of 20 best songs to wake up motivated and in a better mood. By clicking on the title you will access the video clip of each song.

1. Live life (Coldplay)

2. rise up (St Lucia)

3. Downtown (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis)

4. lovely day (Bill Withers)

5. wake me up (Avicii)

6. Can't Sleep Love (Pentatonix)

7. confident (Demi lovato)

8. wake up (Arcade Fire)

9. Love Myself (Hailee Steinfeld)

10. Money On My Mind (Sam Smith)

11. I Can't Help It (Hope Spalding)

12. Come and Get It (John Newman)

13. Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better) (Felix Jaen)

14. feel right (Mark Ronson)

15. Rather Be (Clean Bandit)

16. Walking on Sunshine (Katrina & The Waves)

17. On Top of the World (Imagine Dragons)

18. reflections (MisterWives)

19. warm blood (Carly Rae Jepson)

20. hit the quan (iLoveMemphis)