#30 Your Window of Tolerance: The Missing Piece Behind Clarity and Change

We often think we need a better plan or more discipline to make change happen. But what if the real obstacle is your nervous system?In this episode, Tove and Stephanie break down the window of tolerance – what it is, what happens when you're outside it, and why it might be the most underrated concept in both leadership and personal change.What we cover:What the window of tolerance is and how to recognize it in yourselfWhy most people make their biggest decisions from panic or overwhelmHow to prepare your nervous system before demanding periodsBuilding a team culture around psychological safety and regulationWho benefits from you staying in chaos – and why that mattersPractical ways to regulate yourself when you can't remove yourself from a situationWhy taking yourself seriously is the foundation for all changeTove's challenge this week: Block two hours in your calendar. Go somewhere quiet – forest, sofa, wherever works for you. Think about what you actually want. No agenda. No productivity. Just you.Resources mentioned:Google's Project Aristotle – on psychological safety in teamsDanish Design Center's research on calm practices in societyKey quote: "Doing change in your life is the question of whether you will take yourself seriously."Have a question for our Q&A episode? Submit it here – or send us a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn.