Enjoying The Cold – 11 January 2021

I am a warm-weather-oriented person, as many people are. But I do try and make a conscious effort to enjoy being in the cold. It helps that Colorado is typically sunny. Being cold in the sun in a fairly dry climate is a lot different than being in a cold, grey, damp climate.

Enjoying the cold is not something that ever really comes naturally to me on a daily basis. But once in a while when I am not paying much attention, I notice that I am feeling pretty good about being in the cold. That’s nice.

Taking daily contrast showers (alternating between hot and cold) has helped me learn to appreciate getting beyond that initial shock of cold to enjoy its sensations. I can’t vouch for any of the purported health benefits of cold or contrast showering, but it has helped me experientially.

Have an awesome day.