Welcome to the first installment of Music Mood Board! I’ll be sharing weekly roundups of tunes that perfectly align with my current mood. That means I’m trusting y’all with my (*gulps*) feelings in hopes that we can all connect through mutual emotions and universal experiences.
This week, I’ve been focusing heavily on inspiring tracks with messages of self-love. Full disclosure, I recently went through something that spurred me into a pit of loneliness and self-doubt. Of course, social distancing and staying in my apartment as much as possible only intensified those feelings, as I was forced to ruminate on my negative thoughts. But each day has been getting better, and it feels like I’ve hit a turning point. In addition to meditating, I’ve been extracting my self-destructive contemplations with songs that affirm my worth and value. (I also FaceTimed one of my best friends, who helped me curate a very empowering playlist.) So, yes, there’s been a lot of Beyoncé in the musical mix, as well as Chika and Jessie Reyez. Because those singers thrive off a no-f*cks-given attitude, and that’s the energy I need. Keep reading to see all the songs I’ve had on repeat!