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The Morning Show - With Jill Riley

Coffee Break: Self-Care

What songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break?
What songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break? iStockphoto, via NPR

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

November 06, 2024

Things can get a little stressful sometimes, so it’s important to remember to take time for self-care. Sometimes that can look like putting down your phone and taking a break from scrolling, or just taking a nap. A good workout has also been known to get out some stress.

Another good way to decompress is to listen to good music. Maybe it’s a song you know all the lyrics to, or it’s a gentle instrumental. Today, let’s de-stress with music!

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that have a relaxing or calming effect would you like to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played

Enya- Orinoco Flow
The Hollies- The Air That I Breathe
Kendrick Lamar- Alright
Prince- Let's Go Crazy
Cloud Cult- One Way Out of a Hole
Journey- Don't Stop Believin'