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Hey, welcome to the change guru. This is Hey, welcome to the change guru. This is a place where we get a change. Hey, a place where we get a change. Hey, a place where we get a change. Hey, speaking of change on, I mentioned in my speaking of change on, I mentioned in my speaking of change on, I mentioned in my energy hack video a few videos back that energy hack video a few videos back that energy hack video a few videos back that I was experimenting with taking cold I was experimenting with taking cold I was experimenting with taking cold showers every day. And I recently showers every day. And I recently showers every day. And I recently finished 30 days of doing this little finished 30 days of doing this little finished 30 days of doing this little science experiment of taking cold science experiment of taking cold science experiment of taking cold showers every day. I know, insane. And showers every day. I know, insane. And showers every day. I know, insane. And for me, completely insane because I'm a for me, completely insane because I'm a for me, completely insane because I'm a person who tried to avoid feeling cold person who tried to avoid feeling cold person who tried to avoid feeling cold nearly my whole life. But I've been nearly my whole life. But I've been nearly my whole life. But I've been reading about how cold showers are so reading about how cold showers are so reading about how cold showers are so good for productivity. There's really good for productivity. There's really good for productivity. There's really awesome scientific um proof coming out awesome scientific um proof coming out awesome scientific um proof coming out that they are might even increase that they are might even increase that they are might even increase longevity, immunity. Um they're longevity, immunity. Um they're longevity, immunity. Um they're supposedly good for women that have hot supposedly good for women that have hot supposedly good for women that have hot flashes. I don't get hot flashes, so I flashes. I don't get hot flashes, so I flashes. I don't get hot flashes, so I haven't experienced this, but get hot haven't experienced this, but get hot haven't experienced this, but get hot flashes. And so there's a host of great flashes. And so there's a host of great flashes. And so there's a host of great um evidence coming out how good cold um evidence coming out how good cold um evidence coming out how good cold showers are for you. So I got a little
showers are for you. So I got a little showers are for you. So I got a little bit hooked in. I really wanted to try it bit hooked in. I really wanted to try it bit hooked in. I really wanted to try it for myself. Um one thing that I do is I for myself. Um one thing that I do is I for myself. Um one thing that I do is I kind of hop into the shower when it's a kind of hop into the shower when it's a kind of hop into the shower when it's a little bit warm still because the idea little bit warm still because the idea little bit warm still because the idea of going in cold turkey into a cold of going in cold turkey into a cold of going in cold turkey into a cold shower is a little bit too radical for shower is a little bit too radical for shower is a little bit too radical for me. And also I started this experiment me. And also I started this experiment me. And also I started this experiment right in the heart of Australia's right in the heart of Australia's right in the heart of Australia's winter. So, when it gets to summer here, winter. So, when it gets to summer here, winter. So, when it gets to summer here, then I'm going to go for it full on cold then I'm going to go for it full on cold then I'm going to go for it full on cold shower time. But in the meantime, I just shower time. But in the meantime, I just shower time. But in the meantime, I just get a little bit warm to get myself in get a little bit warm to get myself in get a little bit warm to get myself in there and then I pull it off, put on the there and then I pull it off, put on the there and then I pull it off, put on the cold water, full blast. Anyways, I made cold water, full blast. Anyways, I made cold water, full blast. Anyways, I made a quick video of me in the shower um a quick video of me in the shower um a quick video of me in the shower um doing my cold shower. Um, no nipples are doing my cold shower. Um, no nipples are doing my cold shower. Um, no nipples are shown um during this, so it's all shown um during this, so it's all shown um during this, so it's all G-rated, but trust me, you wouldn't want G-rated, but trust me, you wouldn't want G-rated, but trust me, you wouldn't want to see the nipples during the cold water to see the nipples during the cold water to see the nipples during the cold water experiment anyways. You know what I experiment anyways. You know what I experiment anyways. You know what I mean? All right, have a look at the mean? All right, have a look at the mean? All right, have a look at the video. Okay. And let's um go for the video. Okay. And let's um go for the video. Okay. And let's um go for the cold glass. [Music]
Yep. I'm getting pretty used to it right now. I'm getting pretty used to it right now. It's day 30 for me. Um, so it's not It's day 30 for me. Um, so it's not It's day 30 for me. Um, so it's not terrible. Oh, at first it would take my breath away at first it would take my breath away completely doing it. Oh, I like to stay in here until like um Oh, I like to stay in here until like um I almost get like a cold ice cream head. I almost get like a cold ice cream head. I almost get like a cold ice cream head. You know that feeling when you eat ice You know that feeling when you eat ice You know that feeling when you eat ice cream really fast and your head gets cream really fast and your head gets cream really fast and your head gets frozen cold? I I like that kind of frozen cold? I I like that kind of frozen cold? I I like that kind of feeling. I'm getting used to it now.
[Music] And I just um I just try to breathe And I just um I just try to breathe And I just um I just try to breathe really deep really deep really deep just like meditative just like meditative just like meditative deep breathing while I'm doing it. deep breathing while I'm doing it. deep breathing while I'm doing it. Just it gives me something to focus on Just it gives me something to focus on Just it gives me something to focus on for one thing. And um that way I can for one thing. And um that way I can for one thing. And um that way I can kind of count the amount of time that kind of count the amount of time that kind of count the amount of time that I'm in here as well. Okay, one more blast on the bath. Glad I did that. So, the results for me Glad I did that. So, the results for me with the cold shower experiment, uh, with the cold shower experiment, uh, with the cold shower experiment, uh, productivity, does it help? I think it productivity, does it help? I think it productivity, does it help? I think it absolutely does. Otherwise, it's a big absolutely does. Otherwise, it's a big absolutely does. Otherwise, it's a big coincidence. And and truth be told, I coincidence. And and truth be told, I coincidence. And and truth be told, I have been doing a lot of things to
have been doing a lot of things to have been doing a lot of things to really support my energy levels. So, really support my energy levels. So, really support my energy levels. So, it's really hard to identify one it's really hard to identify one it's really hard to identify one particular thing, but all I know is particular thing, but all I know is particular thing, but all I know is during this time that I've been doing during this time that I've been doing during this time that I've been doing the cold water challenge, I have really the cold water challenge, I have really the cold water challenge, I have really increased my productivity uh increased my productivity uh increased my productivity uh substantially. I mean, it's really substantially. I mean, it's really substantially. I mean, it's really noticeable. I also noticed that when you noticeable. I also noticed that when you noticeable. I also noticed that when you do it and you get out of the shower, you do it and you get out of the shower, you do it and you get out of the shower, you feel fantastic. And that feeling goes, I feel fantastic. And that feeling goes, I feel fantastic. And that feeling goes, I really felt that feeling of it. really felt that feeling of it. really felt that feeling of it. literally feeling that feeling of it in literally feeling that feeling of it in literally feeling that feeling of it in my body for like 3 or 4 hours after. my body for like 3 or 4 hours after. my body for like 3 or 4 hours after. It's incredible. You do get used to it It's incredible. You do get used to it It's incredible. You do get used to it after a while. I'd say by day 10, at after a while. I'd say by day 10, at after a while. I'd say by day 10, at first would absolutely take my breath first would absolutely take my breath first would absolutely take my breath away and then by day 10 you start away and then by day 10 you start away and then by day 10 you start getting used to it and now I can kind of getting used to it and now I can kind of getting used to it and now I can kind of be in there longer than a minute or two be in there longer than a minute or two be in there longer than a minute or two minutes if if I have to if I force minutes if if I have to if I force minutes if if I have to if I force myself to do it. But the one really myself to do it. But the one really myself to do it. But the one really super interesting thing that I've gotten super interesting thing that I've gotten super interesting thing that I've gotten out of the experience is that it out of the experience is that it out of the experience is that it reminded me that I can handle reminded me that I can handle reminded me that I can handle discomfort. discomfort. discomfort. It really helped me kind of get me give It really helped me kind of get me give It really helped me kind of get me give me the feeling of being able to push
me the feeling of being able to push me the feeling of being able to push through discomfort. So, if you're going through discomfort. So, if you're going through discomfort. So, if you're going through a time in your life where you through a time in your life where you through a time in your life where you kind of need to get out of your comfort kind of need to get out of your comfort kind of need to get out of your comfort zone, I think this could be an very zone, I think this could be an very zone, I think this could be an very interesting experiment for you because interesting experiment for you because interesting experiment for you because you kind of feel like if you can do you kind of feel like if you can do you kind of feel like if you can do this, then you can do anything. And I this, then you can do anything. And I this, then you can do anything. And I really, this last month, I've had to do really, this last month, I've had to do really, this last month, I've had to do a lot of things that are kind of a lot of things that are kind of a lot of things that are kind of psychologically uncomfortable, do things psychologically uncomfortable, do things psychologically uncomfortable, do things that really push me out of my usual that really push me out of my usual that really push me out of my usual comfort zone. And so, this was a really comfort zone. And so, this was a really comfort zone. And so, this was a really nice kind of parallel experience I was nice kind of parallel experience I was nice kind of parallel experience I was going through. And I really like that going through. And I really like that going through. And I really like that that maybe there was some type of that maybe there was some type of that maybe there was some type of connection that really helped spur me on connection that really helped spur me on connection that really helped spur me on and pushed me into um new areas that I and pushed me into um new areas that I and pushed me into um new areas that I hadn't been before. Maybe it gave me a hadn't been before. Maybe it gave me a hadn't been before. Maybe it gave me a little bit of liquid courage. I don't little bit of liquid courage. I don't little bit of liquid courage. I don't know. So anyways, that is my little know. So anyways, that is my little know. So anyways, that is my little science experiment. I would love to know science experiment. I would love to know science experiment. I would love to know if this is a challenge that you would if this is a challenge that you would if this is a challenge that you would like to take on or are you already a fan like to take on or are you already a fan like to take on or are you already a fan of cold showers? If you are, if you're of cold showers? If you are, if you're of cold showers? If you are, if you're curious, leave me a comment. Let me know curious, leave me a comment. Let me know curious, leave me a comment. Let me know what you think about this. I'd love to what you think about this. I'd love to what you think about this. I'd love to know. Also, if you're not on my email
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In a world increasingly focused on comfort and convenience, the idea of taking cold showers may seem daunting. Yet, this simple practice has gained attention for its potential to enhance productivity, improve mood, and foster personal growth. Recently, one individual embarked on a 30-day cold shower challenge, transforming their relationship with discomfort and discovering profound benefits along the way.
This exploration into cold exposure (read the full breakdown) not only highlights the physiological advantages but also serves as a metaphor for pushing personal boundaries. By embracing the chill, participants often find themselves more resilient and invigorated, both physically and mentally. As they navigate the discomfort of cold water, they also learn valuable lessons about their own capabilities and limits.
30 Days of cold showers completed 3 Hours feeling invigorated after a cold shower 10 Days to start getting used to cold showers
Introduction to the Challenge
The challenge began as a personal experiment, driven by curiosity and a desire to explore the benefits of cold showers. Starting with warm water made the transition more manageable, particularly during the colder months in Australia. This gradual approach allowed for a smoother acclimatization to the cold, ultimately leading to a more profound experience.
As the challenge progressed, the individual found themselves increasingly drawn to the invigorating effects of cold water. The initial shock of the cold transformed into a ritual of deep breathing and mindfulness, creating a meditative experience that extended beyond the shower itself.
"I really felt that feeling of it literally feeling that feeling of it in my body for like 3 or 4 hours after." — Cold Shower Challenge
I like to stay in here until I almost get like a cold ice cream head.
Experience of Cold Showers
The first few days were marked by a stark contrast between warmth and cold, with the cold water initially taking their breath away. However, by day ten, the body began to adapt, allowing for longer durations under the cold stream. This adaptation is supported by research indicating that regular exposure to cold can enhance our physiological resilience.
As the individual noted, "I really felt that feeling of it literally feeling that feeling of it in my body for like 3 or 4 hours after." This lasting invigoration is not merely anecdotal; studies suggest that cold exposure can stimulate the release of endorphins, contributing to improved mood and energy levels.
Results and Benefits
The results of the 30-day challenge were compelling. Increased productivity was a notable outcome, with the individual reporting a substantial boost in their ability to focus and accomplish tasks. This aligns with research indicating that cold exposure can enhance alertness and cognitive function.
Moreover, the experience fostered a sense of resilience. The individual reflected, "If you can do this, then you can do anything." This newfound ability to handle discomfort translated into other areas of life, encouraging a willingness to embrace challenges and push beyond personal limits.
Personal Reflection
Reflecting on the journey, the individual recognized the broader implications of their experience. Cold showers became a metaphor for confronting discomfort and stepping outside of one’s comfort zone. This parallel experience served as a reminder that personal growth often lies just beyond the threshold of discomfort.
Encouraging others to embark on a similar journey, they emphasized the potential for cold showers to act as a catalyst for personal development. The challenge is not just about enduring cold water; it is about cultivating resilience and clarity in the face of discomfort.
It reminded me that I can handle discomfort.
Words Worth Hearing
"This was a really nice kind of parallel experience I was going through." — Cold Shower Challenge
Practical Takeaways
Consider incorporating cold showers into your wellness ritual for enhanced productivity and mood.
Embrace discomfort as a pathway to personal growth and resilience.
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