Why has nobody told me this before?

Skills to get through life by therapist Dr. Julie Smith.


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The Window of Tolerance

What it is

A zone where you can think clearly, feel emotions, and stay grounded.
Too high: overwhelmed, panicky
Too low: shut down, numb

What helps expand it

  • Grounding
  • Self-soothing
  • Mindfulness
  • Movement
  • Therapy

Your goal is not to never get dysregulated — it's to get better at noticing and returning to center.


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