Got a big presentation coming up? About to facilitate a very important meeting? Preparing to check a colleague who keeps overstepping her boundaries? Whatever it is that gets you nervous about having to perform in a certain way, I think it’s normal. 

When my energy is high before one of these big scary things and my stomach is doing somersaults I try to ride the energy wave with music that is just as energy-filled. I listen to songs with lyrics that remind me that I can do whatever I need to do—that I can do anything. 

Here is my current playlist on Spotify for these moments:

Beyonce’s Run the World (Girls) Duh.

Natasha Beddingfield’s Unwritten  Seriously. So good.

Nicki Minaj and Rihanna’s Fly You can do anything (cause so can they).

Texas’ Inner Smile Throwback from Bend it Like Beckham. You might want to revisit the whole soundtrack.

What do you listen to before a big scary work thing? Share you songs or playlists in the comments below.