A few minutes later I’m dancing ‘like nobody’s watching’ - cause, really, nobody’s watching

Monday, around 5 PM. Beautiful, sunny day. Time to close the laptop and take my mind off of things. Mood’s up and the willingness to go places is strong, but I can’t. We are in quarantine. Since a good mood is something to be celebrated and encouraged, I decided to go to my living room and play the song that has been humming loud in my head for a while and guess what? A few minutes later I’m dancing ‘like nobody’s watching’ - cause, really, nobody’s watching. 


These complicated times we are living in created the constant need for escape and relaxation. This is my recipe on how I manage to reduce stress and anxiety: I literally dance it off. The reason behind why dancing makes me happy is very simple even from a scientific perspective - when we dance, our brain releases endorphins, also known as one of the “feel-good” chemicals which make you feel comfort, relaxation, power, fun.

My answer to the always asked question “What do you want to be when you grow up” was always that I want to be a dancer

My love for dance was part of me as long as I can remember. My answer to the always asked question “What do you want to be when you grow up” was always that I want to be a dancer. Even if I choose the path of the Solution Architect and I don’t do this as a full-time job, I can call myself a dancer, because anytime I hear some music, I instinctively start to move my body in rhythm.

The beauty of being a part-time dancer is that you surprise people. It happened to me several times. After different parties, colleagues come up to me amazed: “I have problems imagining that the girl from the party, and the girl from the office, are the same person - it’s like you’re transforming yourself and you’re becoming a better you when you dance”. I love that dancing has the power of clearing your mind - there is no room for thoughts when all your senses are involved in the movement; all the neurons inside your brain are focusing on the music and on making the right moves.

I encourage you to start being “a dancer”, even a part-time one, because you can do it anytime, anywhere, alone or with your friends, listening to what you love.

And, if it gives you more comfort, you don’t even have to learn any techniques, just do it!