Music is a powerful thing. It can help us express feelings too big for simple words. In the lyrics, you can find a refuge from your own pain, and a moment of forgetfulness that can help you remember your own strength. From Selena Gomez to Lady Gaga, powerful women have sung these powerful songs to help you feel like a badass.

I have a playlist for every mood and moment, but this one is my favourite. The songs on this playlist are for women who are just discovering their own strengths and capabilities. It is for those days when you get your ass handed to you and it feels as if the world is laughing at your feeble attempts at being better.

It’s for all those women who have been told that they aren’t good enough for their goals. Play these songs when you need a reminder that you’re a badass, and despite what people may choose to believe, there is nothing you cannot do!

Each song is like a little power pill that’s going to get you off your butt and revive your flagging spirit with powers worthy of the warrior you are!

1. Rachel Platten – Fight Song

Hands down, my favourite! 

We have all had days when we were too bruised and broken to get out of bed, this one is for those dark moments. This song will remind you that no matter how empty you feel if you dig deep enough, you’ll find the strength you need.

No matter how many times you’ve lost or been rejected, tomorrow is a new day and therefore, a new beginning. So, change your story. Write a better fight song. 

2. Sorry Not Sorry – Demi Lovato

If you’ve changed your story and reached your goals, you’re going to enjoy the hell out of this song. If not, it’s gonna be the best motivation for you. Someday, you’ll get the chance to face your haters and show them that despite their pathetic attempts, you made it!

3. Independent Women – Destiny’s Child

I am a fan of all independent women; Women who may not have everything but what they do have, they’ve earned on their own! This song is for those badass girls who know how to stand alone.

4. Fighter – Christina Aguilera

If you were ever told that you’re not good enough, you need to listen to this song! Even if you are not where you want to be, this song will remind you that you’ve come a long way.

It’s a big F*ck you to all those who betrayed, hurt and humiliated you. We are all better for the pain we’ve been through. 

5. Power – Little Mix

This can replace your caffeine in the morning, seriously! Boy, this song will get you out the door, and ready to conquer the world in less than a minute! You got the power!

6. Look what you made me do – Taylor Swift

For the ladies who fight with their bitch face on! Hats off to those who can be sweetness and light when cornered, I come out with fists flying (metaphorically speaking!). Honestly, it’s always more fun when my inner bitch is driving 😉

…and here’s the rest of the list-

7. Bo$$ – Fifth Harmony

8. Bonfire – Felix Jaehn

9. Wings – Little mix

10. Worth it – Fifth Harmony

11. Run the world – Beyonce

12. Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You) – Kelly Clarkson

13. I’m a bitch I’m a lover – Alanis Morissette

14. Work B**ch – Britney Spears

15. Dark Horse – Katy Perry

16. Don’t Cha – The Pussycat Dolls 

17. Broken glass – Rachel Platten

18. Confident – Demi Lovato

19. Let it go – Demi Lovato

20. Bad blood – Taylor Swift

21. Bubblegum bitch – Marina & The Diamonds

22. Ain’t Your Mama – Jennifer Lopez

23. Dangerous Woman – Ariana Grande 

24. Can’t hold us down – Christina Aguilera

25. Do it like a dude – Jessie J

26. Masterpiece – Jessie J

27. Unstoppable – Kat Deluna

28. Roar – Katy Perry 

29. Survivor – Destiny’s child

30. Rise – Katy Perry 

31. Little me – Little Mix

32. Swish swish – Katy Perry 

33. Dark horse – Katy Perry 

34. That’s my girl – Fifth Harmony

35. Who says – Selena Gomez

36. F*king perfect – Pink

37. Salute – Little Mix

38. Man, I feel like a woman – Shania Twain

39. I don’t need a man – Pussycat Dolls

40. Hollaback Girl – Gwen Stefani 

41. Pretty girls – Britney Spears, Iggy Azalea

42. Shout out to my Ex – Little Mix

43. All about that Bass – Meghan Trainor 

44. Like  a boy – Ciara

45. Can’t be tamed – Miley Cyrus

46. Love Myself – Hailee Steinfeld

47. Stronger – Britney Spears

48. Black Widow – Iggy Azalea

49. Girl on fire – Alicia Keys

50. Pretty Girl – Maggie Lindemann

This list is my fuel on bad days. If my confidence takes a dip, I blast these songs full volume and I am back to feeling A-okay!

So, if you have songs that can be added to the list, let me know!