Be grateful you don’t live in the days when compiling a playlist involved taping your favourite songs off the radio! Kids today will never know the struggle. Thankfully, in 2025 you can simply stream a feel-good playlist for instant good vibes. Try these out…. 

Break-up Playlists 

Going through a break-up? Everyone’s process is different. Whether you’re crying into your pillow or angry-typing emails you’ll never send, a feel-good playlist will help lighten your mood. 

On Spotify: Empowering Breakup Songs 

Eleven hours of power tunes that remind you you’re awesome just as you are. Sing along loudly to hits like Miley Cyrus’s Flowers, Since U Been Gone by Kelly Clarkson, and Taylor Swift’s I Forgot You Existed. There’s plenty of old-school nostalgia, too – Britney, TLC, Destiny’s Child and Limp Bizkit all feature. Warning: there are some explicit lyrics, so you may want to keep your windows rolled up.  

On YouTube: Breakup Songs 2025 – Sad Songs Playlist 

When you’re not ready to be mad, you just want to be sad, press play for 100 songs that will have you wondering how they managed to put your feelings to music. From Gracie Abrams to ROSÉ to Myles Smith, and Taylor (of course) this list pairs best with comfy pants and chocolate. 

Focus Playlists 

Need to finish a project and you’re just struggling to get in the zone? Putting on a feel-good playlist can help you feel more relaxed and creative.   

On Apple Music: Productivity 

Upbeat enough to put you in a good mood, but not so wildly up-tempo that it gets distracting, this feel-good playlist has more than 10 hours of tunes to keep you bobbing your head as you bang out your best work. 

On Spotify: Positive Focus Piano 

Up for something different? Even if you don’t usually listen to classical music, it’s been proven to be good for brain stimulation. This playlist features two-and-a-half hours of uplifting piano music – the perfect background soundtrack for a morning time-blocking session. 

Playlists For The Gym  

Whether you’re klapping the weights section or pounding the treadmill, having an epic feel-good playlist in your ears will make the time fly by. 

On Spotify: Hard Rock Classics 

An epic guitar solo makes everything better – even leg day. For those who prefer their riffs harder, this feel-good playlist features greats like Iron Maiden, Metallica and AC/DC, with some Dire Straits and Collective Soul thrown in for your rest breaks. 

On Deezer: Running Hits 

Apparently – scientists claim – smiling when you’re running makes it easier. You can test the theory with this feel-good playlist featuring the likes of Sia, The Weeknd, Katy Perry and even Bob Marley. It hits a nice comfortable tempo, with energy dips and swells to motivate you when your legs start cursing. There are fifty tracks, so you’ll be off the treadmill long before it ends. 

Roadtrip Sing-Along Feel-Good Playlists 

Taking a mini-break over the holidays? Line these up.  

On Deezer: Amapiano  

No traffic jam formed against you shall prosper with these tunes on your playlist. It’ll put you into instant holiday mode.  

On Spotify: Kids Music 2025 Children’s Songs & Nursery Rhymes 

These upbeat versions of kids’ favourites will keep the little ones entertained. Warning for parents: Track 4 is Baby Shark. 

These playlists will promote focus, lift your spirits and even get you through a tough breakup or workout. Whether you're streaming or downloading to listen offline, a stable internet connection is always helpful for making this happen. Try one of these affordable deals from Vodacom Fibre to get connected.