10 Songs SLP’s should blast in the car on the first day back to work!

After a long, relaxing summer break, it is hard for this SLP to get back into the routine of waking up early, doing assessments, paperwork and therapy.  Although I LOVE my job, there is a part of me that would love to sit on a beach, sipping mojitos for a few more weeks.  I have found that music speaks to me the loudest when I need motivation or a pep talk with my soul.  I collected some fav songs that you SHOULD BLAST in your car the first day back to work.  (Amazon affiliate links are provided for your convenience).

1. Girl On Fire by Alicia Keys is a great song to pump loudly when you need to have “pep talk” with your SLP self.

2. Paramore’s Ain’t It Fun has been an upbeat way for me to accept the fact that “yes, it’s time to go back to the real world.  No more summer fun!”

3.  Back Home by Andy Grammar is a great song to blast when you need the reminder that you will get to go back home after a long day!

4.  My buddy Maureen over at the The Speech Bubble SLP likes to blast David Guetta’s Titanium song when she needs to feel “bullet proof”!

5. The ladies from Speak Listen Play love to listen to Rudimental’s Not Giving In when they have to stand their ground.  Perfect song to blast when administration is trying to move your speech room!

6.  Danielle from Sublime Speech blasts Christina Perri’s Burning Gold to remind herself that there is hope in change and new adventures!  This song is great to listen to if you changed schools, got a new job, or are wanting to change how things are run in your work environment.

7. Brave by Sara Bareilles has been my new mantra as I am starting a new job with new sites, staff, and students.   Time to be BRAVE and take risks!  The only way to success is to not be afraid of failure, struggle or obstacles…easy to write, harder to put into practice.

8.  Carrie’s Speech Corner likes to jam to I’ve Gotta Feeling by Black Eyed Peas instead she sings “I’ve gotta feeling that this year is gonna be a good year”.  Perfect to get the positive energy flowing.  (PS. this video is PG-13 by way of clothing choices).

9. Rachel from Queen’s Speech loves to rock out to The Age Of Worry by John Mayer because it is a reminder NOT to stress about the small stuff.  We WILL get everything completed!

10.  Pharrell’s Happy Song makes any SLP get groovin’ and feeling good….check out our video from the Better Speech and Hearing Blog Hop in May!