Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine
Are You Burnt Out or Depressed?
The idea behind blue mind theory?
Youre calmer, more at ease, and feel more connected to yourself and others.
Its why I moved to Honolulu, Hawaii, post-graduation, where I would be surrounded by the ocean.
During the summer, its bright for most of the day, and blackout curtains are aplenty.
During the other seasons, however, the sun might only emerge for a few hours a day.
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The result:a more positive mood and stronger feelings of connection with others.
Its no wonder Icelanders have taken to the water so readily.
For as long as I moved languidly through the pool, my thoughts took on a dreamy texture.
And the warmth of the water (a toasty 100 to 104 Fahrenheit) was deeply relaxing.
Id always been bad at meditation, and this felt like a functional replacement.
Week 2
During the second week, my dips in the ocean had more variety.
Some days, my challenge meant wading into the water fully clothed after a sweaty run.
But things got in the way.
Traffic down the boulevard was a disaster after work.Wouldnt it be so much easier to justnot?
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I was blocking off specific time to be away from my phone and distractions, for one.
It was also a conscious time Id mapped out to listen to my body.
Just dont ask me to cold plunge regularly (yet).
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