Testing, grading, stress, anxiety be gone!  Here’s your summer playlist to help you let go of the school year, find your motivation, get your fight back, and chill out.

1.  “Let It Be” – The Beatles

Yeah, it’s an oldie but goodie, but it never fails to remind us just to let it be.

2.  “Rise Up” – Andra Day

No matter what the year brought you, it’s time to break through and move forward.

3.  “Fight Song” – Rachel Platten

Seriously, how can you not want to get out there and change the world after listening to this song?

4.  “The Middle” – Jimmy Eat World

Just like the song says, everything is going to be alright.  You got this!

5.  “Come On Eileen” – Kevin Rowland & Dexys Midnight Runners

Awe, summer is here.  Not much to say, except this catchy tune just makes us feel happy.

6.  “Summer Breeze” – Seals and Crofts

Another oldie but goodie.  Grab your beach chair and pour yourself an umbrella drink.  This song has RELAX written all over it.

I couldn’t end my list without adding a little country.  For me, there is nothing better than the Zach Brown Band, in my opinion, that is. 

My fav – 7. “Knee Deep”

Careful, this one just might inspire you to put all your worries away and find your paradise.

by Beth Hedrick

Beth Hedrick has been educating students for 22 years. She teaches in a rural southwest Virginia community that values the education of every student. She is the mother of two boys, Aaron and Landon, and is married to Todd.

She is an advocate for Autism Awareness, as her son Landon has Asperger’s Syndrome. She has served on her community and school system’s autism support team. Beth enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her Basset Hound, Lenny. She also likes to read, write, blog, and travel in the summer months.