Spring break is both a blessing and a curse. For an entire week, you manage to avoid all school related aspects of your life. Unfortunately, it usually ends before you even realize you're on a break. Suddenly all the papers, readings, exams and discussions come crashing down on you full force. At this point, the post-spring break breakdown is likely to occur. Music can be your greatest ally when putting your life back into perspective. Here are sixteen songs to get you through each stage of your meltdown.
1. Run Run Run- Sea Perry
Just returned from spring break, you are exhausted but still confident. You got this. Coffee is your best friend.
2. She's Losing It- Belle and Sebastian
You soon realize that you most certainly do not have control of the situation. You are most certainly losing it.
3. Burial- Miike Snow
You fall into a state of self pity. You see no way that your grades can be saved and you might as well drop out of college altogether.
4. Don't Cry- Nathan Pacheco
Through lectures, excessively long papers, and hoping your professor curves the exam grades, all you can tell yourself is one thing. Don't cry.
5. Fix You- Coldplay
Most likely you will cry. Most likely to your roommate or your mom. Possibly to a complete stranger. Fortunately, they will have some words of encouragement.
6. Different Child- Roo Panes
Even so, you need to be told you can do it. Hopelessness is knocking at your door and it doesn't want to leave.
7. Listen to the Man- George Ezra
You still need more motivation. Likely because you have no idea what you are doing. As George Ezra sings, "You don't need a plan of what you wanna do". All the people who love you try to tell you this.
8. Helplessness Blues- Fleet Foxes
You're probably still upset because skills and facts you knew up until this point are either irrelevant or wrong. Yet at this time you realize there's no point in moping about.
9. Swim- Andrew McMahon
A pep talk at this time is a necessary turning point. Remind yourself what the prize is, even if its not clear at the moment.
10. Take a Walk- Passion Pit
After having such a realization, you need to let your mind chill a little bit. One step at a time, you head in the right direction.
11. This Too Shall Pass- Ok Go
Once you take the first few steps, you realize its all going to be alright. You will pass your classes. You will not fail at life.
12. Float On- Modest Mouse
Even though things are shaky, you remind yourself that there's a bright side to every downfall. You just have to roll with it.
13. Better Days- Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
You can see the better days ahead. You will be able to sleep again. You will be able to have a social life again.
14. It's All Just Pretend- Ivan & Alyosha
In the grand scheme of life, that exam has little impact. Your stumbling in that discussion will be forgotten within the hour.
15. Viva Voce- The Rocketboys
Looking back, you realize how privileged you are to have such an amazing support system. You're also apologetic for what you put them through. You once again recall your purpose.
16. You Are Enough- Sleeping at Last
