Chooseday 24th March, Choose Temperature Therapy 🧊🔥
- GoodCompany Team

- 5 days ago
- 2 min read

Good Morning,
This Chooseday, we provide you with a simple way to reset your nervous system... in minutes.
In a world of constant stimulation, many of us are operating in a near-continuous state of stress: moving from meeting to meeting, screen to screen, without giving the body a chance to properly reset.
But the body isn’t designed to stay “on” all day.
One of the most effective (and surprisingly simple) ways to regulate your nervous system, improve energy, and support overall wellbeing is through temperature exposure. 🧊🔥
Using hot and cold intentionally can help bring the body back into balance — shifting you out of stress mode and into a more regulated, focused state.

🧠Recent research continues to highlight the measurable benefits of cold exposure and temperature contrast:
A 2025 meta-analysis of 3,177 participants found cold-water exposure can reduce stress levels and improve sleep quality (Harvard Health Publishing, 2025)
Participants taking regular cold showers saw a 29% reduction in sickness absence, indicating improved resilience and immune response (Healthline, 2024)
Cold exposure stimulates the release of adrenaline and noradrenaline, increasing alertness, focus and energy (Huberman Lab, 2023–2024 research synthesis)
Studies also link temperature exposure to reduced inflammation, improved mood, and faster recovery following physical and mental stress (NIH / PMC research review, 2024)
Even brief exposure — as little as 30–90 seconds — has been shown to positively impact overall wellbeing.
❄️🔥 What to try today
You don’t need extremes to feel the benefits — small, consistent actions can make a real difference:
→ Splash cold water on your face or wrists between meetings
→ Finish your shower with 10–20 seconds of cold water
→ If accessible, try a sauna followed by a cold plunge
Small, intentional moments of discomfort can help build resilience, clarity and calm — giving your body the reset it needs to function at its best.
Speaking of water... while many of us can use water to support our wellbeing, millions of people around the world still don’t have access to clean, safe drinking water.
Waves For Water works on the front line to change that, providing:
Water filtration systems
Rainwater harvesting solutions
Well restoration
The Australian Waves For Water team plays a critical role in supporting communities across the Asia-Pacific region — both in disaster response and long-term clean water access.
💧 A small action, real impact
For just $5, you can help provide a water bucket that connects to a filtration system — turning unsafe water into clean, drinkable water for families in need.
Today, choose to reset your body, and support someone else’s access to something as essential as clean water.
Happy Chooseday,
- The GoodCompany team.
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