Expanding Your Window of Tolerance: A Key to Emotional Regulation
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Published on December 16, 2024
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by stress or, conversely, entirely numb to
the world around you? These states of heightened anxiety or complete
shutdown can indicate that you’ve moved outside your "window of tolerance."
This concept, first introduced by Dr. Dan Siegel, describes the zone in
which we can effectively process and respond to life’s challenges. When
within this window, we feel balanced, present, and capable of managing our
emotions. When outside it, our nervous system may swing into hyperarousal
(fight or flight) or hypoarousal (freeze or collapse).
The good news? Your window of tolerance is not fixed. With intentional
effort, you can expand it, increasing your capacity to handle stress,
process emotions, and thrive in challenging circumstances. Here’s a deeper
look into what the window of tolerance is and how you can grow yours.
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