The Cold Finish

Thirty seconds of cold at the end of the shower

Cold exposure practice, made domestic

Finish the shower cold. Thirty seconds to start, building over weeks. The first three seconds are the whole negotiation; after that the body handles it, and hands you a bright, awake mood on the other side that lasts well into the morning.

1. 1End of your normal shower, turn it fully cold
2. 2Breathe slowly and stand in it, thirty seconds
3. 3Keep the exhale long, shoulders down
4. 4Step out, towel off, notice everything