Whitney Mixter Instagram – I hope everyone’s New Year is starting off right!👏. I feel like a theme that keeps coming up for 2023 is discipline…and more specifically discipline as a form of self love. A great way to explore that (in my opinion) is by leaning into the uncomfortable. By proactively going towards and even finding JOY in what you may not necessarily “want” to do, you train your brain to remain in a state of presence, pleasure, and gratitude. For example sitting in freezing cold water. Is it comfortable? Not really.🥶 Is it beneficial?..Tremendously. Aaand with it already being cold outside it’s a perfect way to reclaim it, be one with it, and celebrate it on my own terms🏆. So here’s a lil DIY for anyone looking to take the plunge into some invigorating happiness.🧊🛀🏾❄️ Benefits can include:. Increases your happiness by releasing norepinephrine Boosts your immune system. Combats inflammation and arthritis with anti-Inflammatory properties. Boosts your metabolism. Improves your circulation. Promotes lymphatic drainage. Stimulate the vagus nerve. Increases thermogenesis (control your own heat). Heightens your discipline and focus. Disclaimer: you probably don’t need to do this, but to be safe I would suggest unplugging the freezer while sitting in it. Although we’re looking for a jolt of energy, it’s probably better that it’s not from🔌⚡️ #coldplunge #coldplungetherapy #diycoldplunge