Before we succumb to one of our weaknesses - be it an addictive behaviour or another form of self sabotage, there is a window.
We enter this window when we experience discomfort, a trigger or a stressor. Can we withstand it?
If yes- we may not succumb.
If not, we may give in to that glass of wine, or some other unwanted yet compelling action. No problem in the short run, but over time this can be problematic.
Listen on to understand more about your window of tolerance and how you can work with it to change key behaviours.
(02:00) Adaptive Coping strategies:
(03:16) 1 - Distraction
(04:04) 2 - Opposite actions
(04:28) 3 - Emotional Awareness
(05:16) Maladaptive Strategies
(05:45) Ugly Coping
(07:30) The Window Of Tolerance
Steps to lengthen your window:
(12:12) 1 - Identify your most common triggers
(14:52) 2 - Identifying Self Soothing Behaviours
(16:32) 3 - remember, if you reinforce the habit loops…
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