Boost Productivity With This Life Hack
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Boost Productivity With This Life Hack

I’m about to burst your bubble, but I think you’ll like it. If you’ve been feeling stuck in a rut and are looking for a way to boost your productivity and feelings of anxiety or depression, then I have got a trick for you!

I’m the type of person to take scalding hot showers, but for a long while, I’ve read about the benefits of cold showers. I recently did a Wim Hof breath work class and ice bath hoping it would help me balance out my nervous system. I kid you not, the following day I was able to complete an extremely stressful task that I had been putting off for an entire year. Seriously.

I am now a proud believer in the benefits of cold water therapy.

Plunging into cold water is one of those experiences that sure feels invigorating, but recent cold water immersion research is backing up this boost in mood. Hydrotherapy, the practice of bathing in water of varying temperatures for therapeutic purposes, is not a new phenomenon. The use of hydrotherapy dates back to Hippocrates who believed cold water to be a treatment for lassitude.

We know cold water immersion increases the production of mood-elevating hormones and neurotransmitters (beta-endorphins, noradrenaline, and dopamine) that can improve symptoms of depression and anxiety by changing the chemistry in our body and brain. There are even countless anecdotal accounts of cold-water immersion improving symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.

Benefits of cold water immersion

The psychosocial aspect of cold-water exposure can’t be underestimated. The sense of achievement, the commitment to oneself, and to a ritual are all thought to play a role in improving mental health conditions.

While jumping in a cold lake, ocean, or river isn’t always possible, having a cold shower at home is!

As a general rule, start slow and acclimatize through repeated exposure in the form of short doses of cold-water exposure followed by warm clothes, warm drinks, and warming exercises. Please note that if you are pregnant, have cardiovascular issues, or have other health conditions, consult a doctor before taking the plunge.

I know, I know. Cold water doesn’t sound fun. You’re totally right, it’s okay to feel that way. You’re going to have to push yourself to stay in the uncomfortable situation for your own benefit. Trust me, it’s worth it.

Kevin ?? Apilungo

29 yr Regional Healthcare Consultant (Hospitals, Physicians, Alf's, Homecare, Wound Care, SNF, Rehab, Pharma, etc)!

3 年

I agree! I've been getting in the pool as the water gets colder and so does the weather ever day still. It's super cold but 3-5 mins and I'm amazed at how I feel.

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Brian Johnson

CEO/Founder/Inventor/Ideator

3 年

See…now you want to take that Minnesota trip in January! ?? ???? Excellent info!

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Mitch Spiegel

Executive Advisor

3 年

(Like) Also saves water and energy up North by getting in the shower immediately (basement is about 62 degrees).

Danny Willins

Executive Vice President at Miller Staffing Agency

3 年

brrrrr my son has been doing that for years be blessed Candice

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