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Today I focused on opening up space for safety. Safety around expanding my business and in areas of personal life. Then through the process I realized that trust in myself is what I’ve been searching for but have thought I needed safety.

I need some joy

The importance of regulating your nervous system Ever have those days where your energy is all over the place? One moment you’re buzzing with excitement, and the next, you’re completely wiped out. Understanding how to up-regulate and down-regulate your nervous system can help you find that perfect balance. Maybe you’ve used breathing exercises to calm down when feeling anxious—that’s down-regulation. Or perhaps you’ve taken a brisk walk to shake off tiredness—that’s up-regulation. These are simple techniques to adjust your energy levels, even if they sound a bit technical. As a psychologist, I’ve seen how understanding the nervous system can empower people. By learning a few key strategies, you can better manage your energy and stress levels. We’ll also touch on Dan Siegel’s concept of the window of tolerance, which is like your nervous system’s comfort zone. When you’re in this zone, you can handle stress more easily. But when stress pushes you out of it, knowing how to regulate your system can make all the difference. In this post, we’ll explore up-regulation and down-regulation, including how to map your nervous system and expand your window of tolerance. Let’s get started!The Window of Tolerance The window of tolerance is like the sweet spot of our nervous system, where our emotions and reactions are just right. Think of it like Goldilocks and the three bears – not too hot, not too cold, but just right. When we’re in our window of tolerance, we can think clearly, make decisions, and communicate effectively with others. We’re in our ideal range of arousal when we’re in our window of tolerance (note in psychology, arousal typically refers to energy and nervous system activation). Plus, it’s where our social brain tends to live, which means we’re able to be present, engaged, and adaptable. It’s kind of like finding the perfect temperature for a shower. Too hot or too cold, and you’re uncomfortable, but just right, and you feel refreshed and relaxed. Dr. Dan Siegel, a well-known psychiatrist and author, introduced the concept of the Window of Tolerance as a model to help us understand how our nervous system handles stress. According to Siegel, we each have an optimal range of arousal where we can effectively manage and process stress, emotions, and challenges. When we’re within this window, we’re able to think clearly, stay calm, and respond to what’s happening around us. This model helps us recognize when we’re operating within our ideal range and when we might need to upregulate or downregulate to return to it.

Although I haven't taken the training yet. I watched a video and decided to use breathing in tandem with a client who I was processing with EMDR. At the end of the session she reported feeling a lot better. This is a one in a million client who usually never reports feeling a lot better.