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Instant Focus: The Cold Air Trick

Feeling foggy? Step outside.

Why does stepping out of a warm house into cold winter air make you feel instantly… sharper?

I used to think it was just the temperature shock, but it’s also your chemistry. Cold exposure triggers a rise in noradrenaline, a brain chemical tied to alertness, and focus. That cold shift can cut just bring your attention back online.

So whenever the holiday noise gets too loud inside, you can let winter help you out. take a step back. A minute of cold air can quiet the noise, steady your emotions, and help you re-enter the moment on your own terms. You got this.

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