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LESSON 2 · Break the Yelling Cycle

PAUSE TO THINK

Does cold water on the face really calm you down?

Yes

A quick splash of cold water flips on a built-in calming reflex, but cool or room-temperature water barely fires it. It needs to be cold enough to register as a small shock, which is why the cold tap or a chilled bottle beats lukewarm water.

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