Banny

Focus Timer

Cold shower or quick meditation

60s
Biological

Cold Shock

Reset your brain with a sudden temperature drop. It is impossible to focus on an urge when you are freezing.

checklistThe Steps

  • 1

    Jump into the shower.

  • 2

    Turn the water to the coldest setting.

  • 3

    Step under the stream and focus only on your breath.

  • 4

    Stay for at least 30 seconds.

science

scienceThe Science

Cold exposure triggers a massive release of norepinephrine and dopamine in a controlled way, while the "mammalian dive reflex" instantly lowers your heart rate and redirects blood flow.