Originally Posted by
Hardrock23
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I just haven't noticed any difference in whether I finish with hot or cold water. But maybe it's because I usually shower right before bed...idk!
For some it's a hard thing to do... apparently (see NYT article below).
"I even know that I’ll be glad I did it right afterward. And yet, there is still this daunting gap between knowing I want to (and should) take the cold shower and actually doing it." Carl Richards, 'The Benefits of Getting an Icy Start to the Day, NYT (3-14-2016)
It's Probably especially hard for some when the weather turns cold. But, doing it in the morning may be important to get the most benefit...
It’s important to note that it’s not just about taking cold showers, it’s also about doing it in the morning. Consider that a one-two punch. According to the Florida State University psychology researcher Roy Baumeister, one of the leading experts on willpower, “The longer people have been awake, the more self-control problems happen.” In other words, if you wait until the evening to take your cold shower, there’s a greater chance you just won’t do it. Not to mention that it nullifies the whole idea of getting your day started on the right foot. So don’t just do it, do it in the morning. (Ibid)