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Self-Care Practices

Cold Water Reset

Somatic & Physical Restoration

1-2 Minutes

Rinsing your face or hands with ice-cold water to rapidly stimulate the vagus nerve and reset your physiology.

Instructions

1. Go to the nearest sink and turn the tap to its coldest setting. 

2. Let the water run for a moment until it feels icy cold. 

3. Cup the cold water in your hands and splash it directly onto your face. 

4. Alternatively, submerge your hands and wrists fully into a basin of cold water. 

5. Pat yourself dry gently with a soft towel and take a deep breath.

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