{"id":833,"date":"2020-09-01T02:15:39","date_gmt":"2020-09-01T02:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/supplychainstrategynow.com\/?p=833"},"modified":"2025-06-11T10:10:37","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T10:10:37","slug":"moving-through-uncertainty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/supplychainstrategynow.com\/index.php\/2020\/09\/01\/moving-through-uncertainty\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving through Uncertainty"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many would agree that these are uncertain times\u2026.uncharted for most of us.\u00a0We don\u2019t know what the future holds, let alone tomorrow.\u00a0The landscape of performing arts and theater across the globe has changed, and there is no way of knowing what it will look like in the coming year.\u00a0With dance studios and schools opening back up, there is hope for many, but with it often comes fear and anxiety.\u00a0This and so many unanswered questions bring to mind the theme of uncertainty.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Uncertainty isn\u2019t new, but our association to it these days is undeniable.\u00a0The predictability of life, daily routines, even our communication is not what it once was.\u00a0While that is not to say that we won\u2019t get back there, we must acknowledge where we are now in order to move through this difficult time.\u00a0It is even more pertinent now because we have grown accustomed to a new norm of social distancing and Zoom meetings.\u00a0Emerging back into society and daily life outside of a virtual platform will most definitely bring out a new round of fears and anxieties for children and adults.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

This begs the question, how can we move through uncertainty?\u00a0More importantly, how can we do it authentically so we are validating our own experiences and not just doing what we are told or what we see others doing?\u00a0Here are five ways to explore moving through uncertainty.<\/p>\n

#1. Acknowledge its presence.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take a moment to let that word \u201cuncertainty\u201d live in your body.\u00a0Is there hesitation? Dissociation? Notice how it takes up residence.\u00a0What parts of your body connect to a sense of or feeling of uncertainty?\u00a0If this feels uncomfortable, you are not alone.\u00a0The brain seeks comfort and familiarity, and thus our movement habits follow suit.\u00a0When we safely find a way to challenge these ingrained habits of mind and body, we can explore the paths less traveled.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

#2. Literally move<\/em> it.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Feeling inspired to dance? Create a dance, a piece of choreography, a sequence of movement inspired by your own uncertainty.\u00a0Notice the qualities of the movement, and allow this process to illuminate and express your own experience.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

#3. Embrace uncertainty.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Feeling unsettled or uncomfortable by uncertainty?\u00a0Try a little more exposure\u00a0Find ways to add more uncertainty into your day.\u00a0Not only can it be empowering to take charge of your uncertainty, but it will help you grow accustomed to the feeling.\u00a0Examples are walking\/driving a new path, exploring new forms of dance, and mixing up your schedule or routine so it is not so predictable.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

#4. Find stability and grounding.<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the best ways to manage uncertainty or the feeling that the ground is unstable is to tap into a felt sense of grounding, balance and stability.\u00a0This can be done mentally as well as physically.\u00a0You can mindfully focus on your breath and heartbeat to bring a sense of center and calm to the body.\u00a0You can physically ground with your feet on the floor and a lifted posture.\u00a0Lastly, try finding balance in your body through dance-based exercises that challenge your balance and encourage you to find your way back to center.<\/p>\n

#5. Connect to certainty.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If sitting in or exploring uncertainty is too much for you, then a wonderful option is starting with certainty.\u00a0Think of a time, place or even situation when you felt most certain, and begin to get a sense of what that feels like, emotionally and physically.\u00a0Being able to bring that felt sense to times and places that feel uncertain can be a powerful tool to help manage the intense feelings that come up when you are feeling anything but certain.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Giving ourselves permission to feel a less than desirable emotion like fear or anxiety can help normalize the experience and make it easier to acknowledge when we need extra support during uncertain times.\u00a0While social distancing, it is important to remain connected and find ways to do so.\u00a0Creating a community where others feel the same fears and worries can help us feel less alone and validate our feelings in the process.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Most importantly, keep moving!\u00a0The best and sometimes hardest thing to do through the challenging times is to simply find ways to move.\u00a0This can be dancing, exercising, walking, breathing, meditating, talking\u2026the list goes on.\u00a0Remember, we are always moving.\u00a0We just need to become aware of how we are moving and how it supports or hinders our current state of mind.\u00a0We can all find comfort in knowing that as uncertain as these times may be, movement will get us through.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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By Erica Hornthal, LCPC, BC-DMT, Dance\/Movement Therapist.<\/p>\n

Erica Hornthal is a licensed professional clinical counselor and board certified dance\/movement therapist based in Chicago, IL. She received her MA in Dance\/Movement Therapy and Counseling from Columbia College Chicago and her BS in Psychology from the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana. Erica is the founder and CEO of Chicago Dance Therapy, the premier dance therapy and counseling practice in Chicago, IL. As a body-centered psychotherapist, Erica assists clients of all ages and abilities in harnessing the power of the mind-body connection to create greater awareness and understanding of emotional and mental health. For more, visit\u00a0www.ericahornthal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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