Today’s topic centers around window of tolerance - what it is, why it’s relevant to the burnout conversation, how you can grow your window - and gain self-regulation tools when you veer outside of it.

The “window of tolerance” is a crucial tool in understanding your capacity + how that relates to your nervous system state. Expanding it allows you to adapt to daily stressors, increase your resiliency, and gain self-awareness, so you can prevent burnout in the long run.

Self-regulation is an integrative, mind-body experience. Here we share some self-regulation tools, for both ends of the spectrum (hypo and hyper arousal), so you can keep expanding your window of tolerance & return to baseline, in your daily experiences. We believe that movement is essential in developing that internal awareness + helping our nervous systems establish safety - and share both our experiences & professional lens, to equip you in your journey.

Resources:

Window Of Tolerance (with a super helpful graphic!) https://katherineyeagel.com/2022/12/24/regulating-your-nervous-system-with-the-window-of-tolerance/

Circle of Capacity: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/arts-and-health/202109/traumatic-stress-and-the-circle-capacity

Find your hosts here:

Natalie Smith is a Strength Coach, Nonprofit Co-founder, and Certified Trauma-Informed Weightlifting Practitioner. She works 1:1 with clients all around the world, supporting them in fitness + lifestyle goals, with a mental-health focused approach. You can learn more about her here: https://linktr.ee/integratedcoaching

Alexis Postans is a therapist, coach, and consultant. She owns Total Life Wellbeing, with the mission of improving wellbeing & preventing workplace burnout, for both individuals and teams. You can learn more about her here: https://www.tlwellbeing.com.au/meet-alexis