Tyy's Journal Of Coldness

[tyy]

Day 12 - 6:00

The new minute mark. Tonight's was easy for the most part. 

On a different topic, I rearranged the icons on my phone and have so simply made an improvement with distractions. Having the things you want to limit on a second page strengthens that mindful connection to your urge. Awareness alone is curative of course; this should up the frequency in which I self reflect about the habit. 

Gratitude: I am thankful I made it home safe. I am thankful for the long weekend. I am thankful for a great day. 

[tyy]

Day 13 - 6:15

I did my cold shower but forgot to report about it! Just sat under the freezing water unphased in this one.

I'll be back later today! 

Gratitude: I am thankful for a clean house. I am thankful for a good rest last night. I am thankful it's a long weekend.

[tyy]

Day 14 - 6:30

Once again, I did my cold shower but never made it on to the forum to post about it yesterday. Its been a productive long weekend with plenty of energy; I can't provide enough positive feedback for these showers. I haven't taken one nap this whole weekend while its been filled with training, spring cleaning and socializing.

Again, I will report back later since I am yet to get clean today. Halfway point is today too!

Gratitude: I am thankful for the groceries in my house. I am thankful for informative training videos. I am thankful for my relaxed morning.

[tyy]

Day 15 - 6:45

I am now at the halfway point of my 30 day plan! Some days are harder than others but there has obviously been large enough changes: from losing breathe and hopping in and out of the water to being able to sit under it in any fashion for extended times. I feel good about my energy levels and myself in general. 

Gratitude: I am thankful for the comfortable clothes I have to wear. I am thankful for the sun staying out longer. I am thankful for a quiet night at home. 

[tyy]

Day 16 - 7:00

Felt at peace with the cold tonight. My girlfriend hopped in to cool down and stood at a distance away, the mist was enough! 

Also, I attended a guided meditation group and had discussions about compassion. It was a Buddhist-inspired group and donations went directly to the ordained man who oversees all the the teachers of these groups. 

Gratitude: I am thankful for Google. I am thankful for this meditation group I found. I am thankful to be born in Canada. 

[tyy]

Day 17 - 7:15

Hmm, this was a cooler night. Even though my body is well adjusted there are just some days where I feel the water temperature more than others. Either way I stood in it in various ways and stretchedddd out my shower duties to take up time.

I elected to go to the gym tonight rather than my other discussion group. I might not get many chances to exercise in the days ahead. Training has been good and I had a back workout earlier tonight. I have been doing cardio (credit this energy from cold showers  ) , which I typically neglect.

Gratitude: I am thankful for my day at work. I am thankful for trip planning. I am thankful I grew up where I did.

 

[tyy]

Day 18 - 7:30

Tonight I tried to let the water hit me in all ways like on sides and under arms; as a test I guess. Just keeping busy. 

More on the improved energy topic, I got off work early today and cleaned out and organized my work truck. It will help me run more efficiently and is a good habit to adopt (keeping order of my work space). 

Gratitude: I am thankful for asparagus. I am thankful for the soft ground today at work. I am thankful for all the sun today. 

[Evilwave Heddy]

12 days left.  Good shit.  Think you'll keep this as a habit?

[tyy]

@Evilwave Heddy Thanks! Yeah I definitely will continue, not for 7+ minutes daily but the water will still be cold.

[tyy]

Day 19 - 7:45

So I didn't shower on one day, simply because it didn't make sense to with the events I would be involved with over the weekend. A friend's powerlifting competition was what was in store for today. 

As for the shower; it was before 7:00 am and the water was cooooooool. Very tough in the mornings. 

Gratitude: I am thankful for safe drives today. I am thankful for my headphones.  I am thankful for time with my parents. 

 

[tyy]

Day 20 - 8:00

This update was actually supposed to be posted yesterday but I forgot to get on here. Another new minute mark on this day. I don't think I will continue to add anymore time now though because it isn't really necessary. I'll just continue my cold showers with reasonable duration lengths.

I feel like I have feelings I want to document here but can't really pinpoint what I want to say. Maybe I will iron it out for my later post after my shower.

Gratitude: I am thankful the temperature hasn't dropped too low. I am thankful for a flavored water. I am thankful I made it to the gym yesterday.

[tyy]

Day 21

An untimed cold shower tonight, did what I had to and soaked in the water still. 

I think I will start working on a new habit, by adding cardio workouts each week. 

Gratitude: I am thankful for homemade pizza. I am thankful for a productive work day. I am thankful I fall asleep quickly. 

[tyy]

Day 22

Another cold shower in the books. Not much to say here regarding that. 

I was hoping to go to a meditation group tonight but I took the time to visit my grandparents and train instead. This week has a bunch of activities in store so I am hitting the gym whenever I can fit it in. 

I have felt kind of flat the last few days but don't really know the reasons why. I have been having great weeks. Maybe I feel like I have lost my momentum because I haven't started a meditation routine yet or since I haven't lessened my marijuana habit substantially.

Gratitude: I am thankful for local work. I am thankful for my dinner. I am thankful for the gym I go to. 

 

[Afonso]

I've set this challenge to an every-day thing. I started taking cold showers on the summer of last year and never stopped since then.

I occasionally don't take cold showers if I'm sick or something.

[tyy]

@Afonso Yeah I plan on making it an everyday habit as well, how long are yours typically?

[Afonso]

1 hour ago, tyy said:

@Afonso Yeah I plan on making it an everyday habit as well, how long are yours typically?

They're usually pretty quick. I'm not strict about it either. I doubt they take more than 3/4 minutes.

The hardest part is jumping into cold water which is why I do it. To gain Will-Power and control over my mind. Also, my skin is very dry so, if the water is just a little warmer, my skin doesn't respond well.

[tyy]

Day 23

I failed to journal yesterday, but still had the cold shower. Yesterday night was busy after work: paying for ice time for hockey with friends this weekend, a discussion group regarding addiction, then my shower and wind down time. It was also the one year mark with my girlfriend and she got me two meditation books I am excited about.

On the commute home from work I listened to Leo's new podcast about AL-LAD. It's nice to hear about a "beginner's" psychedelic as it is hard to find Leo's style of information on the net. I appreciate the comparison of mind-fuck ratings between substances and reviews coming from a spiritual/higher consciousness standpoint rather than wild visuals etc. Good stuff to know if I end up at a point where I am ready to pull the trigger on one of these experiences.

I get to train tonight so I plan to get one of those cardio sessions in that I want to start implementing. I want to keep my body healthy to give me the most time alive in this reality!

I still have to shower today so I will report back tonight.

Gratitude: I am thankful for new friends. I am thankful for a relaxed morning. I am thankful for today.

[tyy]

Day 24

Some days I am invincible in these showers, others it feels like the first few days all over.

I didn't get a chance to do any cardio at the gym. Instead I ended up having a discussion with a friend, but sometimes that is more valuable depending on the topic. I had a good work out with the weights regardless. I will not get to train tonight as I will be having a night of lower conscious indulgence. To celebrate the one year anniversary with my girlfriend we will be going out to eat and getting a hotel room at a nice, small hotel.

Yesterday while working I was collecting pictures to start a vision board. My idea is to create it and put it as my phone background.

Gratitude: I am thankful for my orange juice this morning. I am thankful for the freedom at my job. I am thankful I woke up feeling "normal" and not ill/injured.

[tyy]

My vision board for my phone background below!

[tyy]

Day 25 (Delayed Post)

See title. I slacked on reporting into my thread. Showered yesterday though, and I was cold cold. The temperature drop in the weather here doesn't help. 

Got a good amount of cardio in during the last few days. Did a session on the rowing machine earlier and played some hockey. 

I am going to be creating a vision board for my girlfriend as well now. She collected all her pictures already. I definitely don't mind, so I look forward to coming up with something and getting creative. 

Gratitude: I am thankful for all the guys who came out to play tonight. I am thankful for a great weekend. I am thankful I got to see my nephew earlier.