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Deliberate Cold Exposure

Take a brief cold shower, plunge, or immersion early in the day—typically 1 to 3 minutes, or about 11 total minutes per week split across a few sessions—at a temperature that feels uncomfortably cold but remains safe. The goal is to create a strong but controlled stressor that boosts adrenaline, increases alertness and mood, and can build resilience and stress tolerance over time.

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“I do find it very useful. And years ago, my lab had collaborations with the special operations community.”

Andrew Huberman · Neuroscience of Emotions & Tools for Improving Emotion Regulation | Dr. Ralph Adolphs · Aug 17, 2026 · 36:13 · YouTube ↗
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