217{Ali Flynn} A psychological framework for managing our reactions in the moment
About this episode
Ali Flynn introduces the Window of Tolerance framework for managing stress and emotional responses.
Grab your window of tolerance worksheet here I want to introduce a framework that has become one of the most practical and powerful tools I use personally and professionally almost every single day: the Window of Tolerance. The framework was originally developed by psychiatrist Dr. Dan Siegel and helps explain the zone where our nervous system is regulated enough for us to think clearly, respond effectively, stay connected to ourselves and others, and handle stress without becoming overwhelmed or shut down. When we’re inside our window, we can cope, communicate, problem-solve and stay present. But when stress, pressure, conflict, overwhelm or unresolved emotional load pushes us outside that window, we can move into hyperarousal, things like anxiety, frustration, anger, panic, overthinking, reactivity, or hypoarousal, which can look like numbness, shutdown, exhaustion, disconnection, brain fog or withdrawal. And honestly… I think a lot of people right now are living much closer to the edge of their window than they realise. Because this isn’t just about “coping better.” It’s about building a nervous system that can actually support the life you’re trying to live. In this episode I…
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