A strategy to be more comfortable in the cold

❄️ Today’s tip: Train yourself to be more cold-tolerant by wearing one layer less than you think you need. (But bring an extra one with you!)

If you’re wondering how the heck you’re going to see people outside for the next few months, listen: You can do this. Yes, it’s cold. But as Kate Morgan explains in Elemental, you can train yourself to be more cold-tolerant.

The idea is more or less exposure therapy: The next time you go outside, bundle up a little less than you need to, and try to power through the discomfort. “Humans are super adaptable creatures, and as the winter wears on, we really do grow accustomed to being cold,” Morgan writes. One note: If you start to shiver, be sure to add your extra layer. Adds Morgan: “No one’s suggesting you go out and get frostbite in the name of brain hacking.”

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