Moving house is like dancing - Managing Change with Ease.

As I was packing away some of my pots and pans last night (yes, still unpacking a week after moving into our new home), I realised that I’ve been moving with a large baking tray since I lived in the Netherlands. I haven’t used this tray for almost five years, and yet it’s been through three house moves with me, never once considering throwing it away.

Why?

When faced with the prospect of change, we often cling to old habits, unnecessary baggage, and outdated beliefs because we fear the unknown and the potential loss that may come with it. I’ve been holding onto this large, oversized, heavy baking tray because I was afraid I might need it one day—never mind that there are plenty of shops in Scotland where I could easily buy another one. Crazy, right?

But this is what we go through when facing change, whether in life or in our careers. We cling so tightly to our old thought patterns that we don’t leave room for new ideas and beliefs to enter. That is, until change is forced upon us, leaving us feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and even more resistant to change.

So, what can you do?

You dance!

(Just hang in there—it’ll make sense soon…)

It’s called the Cha-Cha-Cha Dance, and it helps you move comfortably into change with ease and flow.

You see, as an Acupuncturist, Hypnotherapist, and Trauma-Informed Trainer, I work a lot with people struggling with anxiety, PTSD, and addiction. The biggest challenge we face as a society is living with a calm and resourced nervous system.

Our systems are so overwhelmed that we lack the capacity or skills to think and make decisions from a place of clarity and confidence. We’re too busy trying to survive.

Dancing is one of the best ways to release tension from our nervous system. Not only does it move the stuck energy in our bodies, but it also releases endorphins, which act as natural painkillers and stimulate motivation and drive—essential for living from a place of resilience and fulfilment.

In the next few newsletters, I’ll teach you the full dance and how to manage change with ease and flow. For this week, I want you to focus on resetting your nervous system.

(Cha-Cha-Cha) – (Reset-Research-Reach) (Implementation) (Reset-Research-Reach) (Reflect)

When you learn something new, you need to have both feet firmly on the ground. You can shuffle your knees together and count to three as you Reset, Research, and Reach.

Reset:

When you press the reset button, it’s time to clear your mind and ditch assumptions. As you prepare for the impending change, you may feel a mix of anticipation and excitement or, conversely, trepidation and fear. Either way, making assumptions can block your progress and life experiences because you’re too comfortable (oops, did I say that?), scared, or unsure of how to make these changes.

When we find ourselves conflicted about making a decision, we can easily become paralysed with indecision. You know that where you are isn’t where you’re meant to be, and the things or people you allow into your life aren’t good for you. Yet, you’re unable to bring yourself to change. That’s why pressing the reset button is essential.

While you’re in Reset mode, keep your headspace clear, remove all expectations and assumptions about what you think you should or shouldn’t do, and rest. When you’re well-rested, you can make better-informed decisions. I promise you, at some point, you’ll feel overwhelmed as you start this journey, so regularly check in with yourself and press the reset button to clear out the mental clutter. Think of it like deleting your spam folder and unwanted sales emails so you can better focus on the important messages you need to send and receive.

Remember to rest. If you allow your body and mind time to rest, you’ll have the energy needed to move forward with gusto. Look after your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health; all four areas need attention for you to function like a well-oiled machine. Try daily meditation sessions to rewire your thoughts, practise stretches or slow movements like yoga or dancing to get your blood pumping and your lymph nodes working—this helps rid your body of toxins. A stressed body is a toxic body, so get moving, then rest. Above all, find five things you’re grateful for each day and let that gratitude flow through your veins.

Next week, I’ll share the next dance move for managing change with ease and flow.

In the meantime, I’ve designed two amazing programmes: “Trauma-Informed from a Somatic Perspective,” available for you to complete in your own time from the comfort of your phone: Link .

The “Ten Commandments to Manage Change” programme will begin the first week of October with an intensive 3-month group coaching cohort. You can complete it in your own time, or DM me to join the waiting list for our group coaching sessions: Link .

Both programmes are certified, providing you with CPD points towards your professional development.

If you’re running events for your staff or conferences and need an engaging and fun speaker to transform your audience’s hearts and minds, reach out to book my R.E.B.E.L keynote. Here’s my showreel: Link .

Happy dancing and much love as always,

Lynn, x