You’ll be pretty cold after your shower, so place at least one towel and your dry clothes on a chair or countertop nearby so they’re ready to use right after you’re finished.
Rinse your feet, then wash your hands using the same procedure. Step out of the water so your feet are no longer underneath it.
Do this a few times until you’ve gotten a few dry parts of your body wet. This will help parts of your body prepare for going under the cold water all the way.
Apply some soap to your washcloth or your hands to rub onto your face. Wash your face as you normally would, then rinse it, allowing only your face to be under the running water.
Rub soap all over yourself to wash your body without standing under the water.
For extra warmth, have a few towels ready to use. Wrap your hair in one, wrap your torso up under your arms with another, and use a third towel to dry your face, arms, and legs the rest of the way. Go into a warm room or drink something warm if you find yourself still shivering a few minutes after you’re dried off and dressed.
Try singing along or dancing a bit to your favorite music during your shower to further distract yourself from feeling cold. Just be careful not to slip when the shower floor gets wet and soapy.
Try saying this to yourself in the mirror as well. It’s amazing what positive self-talk can do to improve your attitude.
See if you can finish washing different parts of your body with just 1 or 2 deep breaths. You’ll probably be moving pretty quickly during your shower, so this is totally possible!
If you’re more of a beach person, visualize that you’re under a waterfall near your favorite beach instead. Imagine the ocean waves rolling in toward you as you clean yourself with the pure, cool water. Continue using whatever combinations of these calming techniques work to help you enjoy your cold showers more.
