{"id":194,"date":"2023-11-10T23:55:21","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T23:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/amala-parry\/?p=194"},"modified":"2023-12-06T16:00:57","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T16:00:57","slug":"my-playlist-for-the-anxious-mind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/amala-parry\/2023\/11\/10\/my-playlist-for-the-anxious-mind\/","title":{"rendered":"My Playlist for the Anxious Mind:"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0e98d28947d5778fffbfe31682f5e732 wp-block-paragraph\">1)  <strong>&#8216;<em>Bridge Over Troubled Water&#8217;<\/em> <\/strong>by Simon &amp; Garfunkel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4e3205afcbb0654bf8f7cf4b3334bc6b wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color\"> <em>&#8220;Your time has come to shine. All your dreams are on their way.<\/em>&#8220;<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-513aec3c7aa8b91de1854bf989332db1 wp-block-paragraph\">This classic ballad is the perfect pick-me-up for when you&#8217;re feeling down. It&#8217;s a message from one friend to another saying &#8220;don&#8217;t worry, I&#8217;ll be there to catch you when you fall&#8221;, with the metaphor of a &#8216;bridge&#8217;  representing safety and security through troubled times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Bridge Over Troubled Water\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/6l8EbYRtQMgKOyc1gcDHF9?si=a626a85253094c0c&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fde29f4721006b12bab7989a20bfea95 wp-block-paragraph\">2) <strong>&#8216;<em>All of Our Yesterdays<\/em>&#8216;<\/strong> by Mac Demarco<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3dcf8acaefceff6834e33cf694834ef0 wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color\">&#8220;Call me up when you need a shoulder to prop you up.&#8221;<\/mark><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d706d273592909ad20d8b1fd3082e6e3 wp-block-paragraph\">With a similar message of reassurance and friendship, this mellow tune is a reminder not to live too much in the past. We&#8217;ve all made mistakes, but our yesterdays are gone and all that matters now is today and our hope for tomorrow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: All Of Our Yesterdays\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/2N16QiEd8CZoEApMGj95wo?si=332a6516f757410a&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2bcc3d77f0496c4fab8dfaf53492e96f wp-block-paragraph\">3) <strong>&#8216;<em>(Something Inside) So Strong<\/em>&#8216;<\/strong> by Labi Siffre, Kevin. W Smith<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color\">&#8220;Something inside so strong and I know that I can make it, though you&#8217;re doing me wrong, so wrong.&#8221;<\/mark><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f3c981800c23215270cd31fab11db6b7 wp-block-paragraph\">Inspired by the apartheid in South Africa, this song is an empowering ballad of social and political resistance. It can also be perceived in a more personal light, as a song about overcoming adversity and realising your own strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: (Something Inside) So Strong\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/2z8PSS00q39tUuVjYfTO67?si=bfee024e2c484178&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-de0cf3d8c187a6a1466909bdae6414f8 wp-block-paragraph\">4) <strong>&#8216;<em>Only You Know&#8217;<\/em> <\/strong>by Dion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color\"><strong> <em>&#8220;I know it&#8217;s not easy for you to start to believe again. And when the day comes don&#8217;t let yourself be deceived again.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e77478638a9499ca1e09d8adb4763d55 wp-block-paragraph\">Another song written from the perspective of a reassuring friend, <em>&#8216;Only You Know<\/em>&#8216; is about facing personal troubles and not letting the bad times stop you from believing in a better future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Only You Know\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/1U7p3ETUC2GqeJrs88TgyT?si=708d2c4444d44fd1&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-74f96ace3410299075593e06fbca4e7a wp-block-paragraph\">5) <em><strong>&#8216;The 345&#8217;<\/strong><\/em> by Self Esteem <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5480c29776305ef89ad71240aa94ef7f wp-block-paragraph\"> <em><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color\">&#8220;Cause look, we made it this far, might as well carry on. Don&#8217;t have to stick to a plan, just living&#8221;<\/mark><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f3392e8a7edde0e19d1eed6025d19993 wp-block-paragraph\">This song perfectly captures the feelings of anxiety and low self-esteem we may have felt throughout our lives. It&#8217;s a reminder to oneself that &#8216;I am worthy and important, and mustn&#8217;t give up when things get difficult&#8217; (ironically by an artist called &#8216;Self Esteem&#8217;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: The 345\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/4RF6kQtaGP09VcutN62g6P?si=e4c7e1c92cb3413f&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10408b10915942e0b64d91850896da4d wp-block-paragraph\">6) <em><strong>&#8216;Secrets From a Girl Who&#8217;s Seen it All&#8217;<\/strong><\/em> by Lorde<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ad408ba1801c91d7ff1a3b3e7c7d7798 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color\"> <em>&#8220;Everybody wants the best for you, but you&#8217;ve gotta want it for yourself, my love&#8221;<\/em><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7fcaac5438772bab50e4de374180f487 wp-block-paragraph\">Singing to her younger self, Lorde uncovers everything she&#8217;s learned since releasing her first record. It&#8217;s an uplifting song about trusting yourself and facing life head-on despite all the &#8216;<em>existential vertigo<\/em>&#8216; it throws our way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Secrets from a Girl (Who&amp;apos;s Seen it All)\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/1toRu029yjgrleWg2w3gNU?si=d1c5d10fc394415d&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0e1db89eeb941f2078e07d87d1227155 wp-block-paragraph\">7) <strong>&#8216;<em>Note to Self&#8217;<\/em><\/strong> by Jake Bugg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3e7c866c9f2c4aade75c8f11a852e22d wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color\">&#8220;Cause things do happen and you know it&#8217;s not your fault. Don&#8217;t cover your wounds with the salt.&#8221;<\/mark><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a9ce08cf3611c39824d72c392b4c832c wp-block-paragraph\">In this song, Jake sings to a friend who lacks self-confidence, reminding her of her valuable qualities and encouraging her to write a kind note to herself.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Note To Self\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/7vIWC2buNsgC9Dx4rzBgrf?si=3ce3746976844932&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2961a0f4ff6dce032eea4980f854629a wp-block-paragraph\">8) <strong>&#8216;<\/strong><em><strong>Three Little Birds&#8217;<\/strong><\/em> by Bob Marley<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-31ea11799ebc0bddde4ffbee4c09f556 wp-block-paragraph\"><em><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color\"><strong> &#8220;<\/strong><\/mark><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color\">Don&#8217;t worry about a thing, cause every little thing is gonna be alright&#8221;<\/mark><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-61d76993db1f4ce3871fa2123d578c2a wp-block-paragraph\">Possibly the most uplifting tune of all time! This classic earworm promotes positivity in the face of adversity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Three Little Birds\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/7vggqxNKwd6xdRoYS0pQtM?si=9c15f2df3a0b48c1&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-36f671c0896a9c7ffac6e95eede814ac wp-block-paragraph\">9) <strong>&#8216;<em>All Things Must Pass&#8217;<\/em><\/strong> by George Harrison<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-349e31ef81e4a11c8880e89cd15fc89f wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color\">&#8220;Daylight is good at arriving at the right time. It&#8217;s not always gonna be this grey&#8230;&#8221;<\/mark><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2d6c71cf828ef19b01cde8f636efe39a wp-block-paragraph\">This poetic ballad, written by (arguably) the best member of The Beatles, is a reminder that everything is temporary and will eventually pass, grounding you in the moment and offering some well-needed perspective in times of anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: All Things Must Pass (2014 Remaster)\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/1AGridgU0QAWZykQReGWk5?si=685d2f6a3e12470a&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-777b998a204c2ed935ae85bdf7d27a50 wp-block-paragraph\">10) <em>&#8216;<strong>I&#8217;ll Be Your Mirror&#8217;<\/strong><\/em> by The Velvet Underground<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-40f3b7a6fb188d7a5ef18bf6bb106ca7 wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color\">&#8220;When you think the night has seen your mind, that inside you&#8217;re twisted and unkind, let me stand to show that you are blind.&#8221;<\/mark><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-879d0a3c28bf3938ff5ef901a756e80a wp-block-paragraph\">I close my playlist with this well-known Velvet Underground tune as it&#8217;s a lovely little reminder that everyone is uniquely beautiful and significant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: I&amp;apos;ll Be Your Mirror\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/4PINSJIlBWsnVeveicq1S8?si=f1137f50ac6a46ad&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e61bf55bbe6cdfceea2c38685b832112 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Find the full playlist here:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/4VhClWB4w5JMQ6u2zorRQb?si=79e0c77f971940f6\"><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color\">https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/4VhClWB4w5JMQ6u2zorRQb?si=79e0c77f971940f6<\/mark><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>To access mental health or well-being helplines, follow <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/amala-parry\/helplines\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color\">this link<\/mark><\/a><\/strong><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-pale-cyan-blue-color\"> <\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reduce anxiety, relax your mind and motivate your soul with this carefully curated playlist&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":154,"featured_media":359,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wds_primary_category":4,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-194","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/amala-parry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/194","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/amala-parry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/amala-parry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/amala-parry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/154"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/amala-parry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=194"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/amala-parry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/194\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/amala-parry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/359"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/amala-parry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=194"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/amala-parry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=194"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/journalists.org.uk\/amala-parry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=194"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}