The MOST AMAZING Shower Trick For More Energy

Ok so I am not like one of those people that zings out of bed with a huge smile on my face, you know.

In fact I actually prefer not to talk in the morning.

No joke though I like to light some candles, put on smooth jazz, make the bed, & drink my detox drink ( recipe coming soon ). It’s how I start every single morning…since well, forever. CALMLY. GOOD ENERGY. I’m a delicate morning butterfly.

WELL when I moved in with my fiancé I discovered a little something, something about men: they’re loud as F.

I don’t even know if loud is the way to describe it? It’s more like HEAVY? HEAVY ENERGY? Lumbering maybe?

For instance is it absolutely necessary to wake up, stomp ( LIKE STOMPPPP, STOMP ) around, turn on the coffee machine like a savage wildebeest, play rap ( LITERALLY RAP? I MEAN IT’S 8 AM. PLEASE, ARE YOU KIDDING ME ), & put on boots that sound like 400 hundred pounds against tile? But seriously must you watch Fat Jew Instagram videos at 7:00 am?

Men’s energy, man. It’s heavy, huh?

SO.

Let’s talk about my shower trick.

I first picked up this easy, quick, FREE ( well I guess water isn’t free, but you get it ) trick. IT’S A SHOWER TRICK.

Immediately upon waking up I have started to make it a habit to shower.

Before you’re like ‘duh, uh that’s nothing new.’ WAIT.

I know this isn’t groundbreaking information buttttttt I have this little 90 second trick that I want to share ( side note: whenever I have a trick I can’t not share it with you guys, if I have a trick my brain naturally thinks “ohhhh should I share this on TSC?” ).

Here’s what I read a few months ago & it really changed my mornings: “You’ll spend about 4,000 hours of your adult life showering — possibly more time than you spend reading, exercising or watching TV — but chances are, you’ve been doing it wrong.

If you take a morning shower, you probably think it energizes you for the day, but it can actually have the opposite effect.

In fact, a hot shower or bath is what many doctors recommend for people who have trouble falling asleep — to help them fall asleep. The reason: Emerging from a hot shower into cooler air brings a sudden decrease in body temperature, leading to a tranquil state of mind. This is helpful when you’re looking to fall asleep but not what you need before you start your day.

If your goal is to wake up in your morning shower, then you need to make a 90-second tweak.”

YESSSSS. IS THIS RIGHT OR IS THIS RIGHT?

Ok, so here’s what else the article said: “The secret lies in the contrast. Here’s how to do it:

Once you’ve finished your normal cleaning ritual, crank the nozzle as cold ( BRRRRRR ) as it goes, and stand under the water for about 30 seconds. Feel free to gasp or scream if it helps ( some say it does ).

After 30 seconds, turn the water up as hot as you can stand for another 30 seconds. This opens up the capillaries, increases blood flow and provides an all-around sense of stimulation.

Finally, cap it off with one more cycle of icy cold. Always end on cold.

You might be asking, “Why would I put myself through such discomfort first thing in the morning?” Because it works.

Hot and cold hydrotherapy has been used for thousands of years. In Finland, the sauna isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity. The country is home to 2 million saunas ( for a population of 5 million ) with 99 percent of Finns enjoying the stress-relieving benefits of the sauna at least once a week.”

This little tippity-tip is also known to reduce stress, build the immune system, improve blood circulation, burn fat, & aid depression. More in depth information about the shower affect.

SO.

Please don’t make fun of me. Here’s why: this trick has really worked for me. I’ve used it for the past 4 months AND GUYS IT WORKS, SWEAR. 100% real deal.

By the way, Victoria Beckem does this every morning too ; ).

Ok that’s all.

What helps you wake up in the mornings? ANYTHING HELPS.

Happy Wednesday, x

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