Cold Water Splash
Materials Needed
Feeling
Embarrassed
How to Do It
Go to a sink and splash your face with cold water several times. Focus on the sensation of the cold water against your skin, allowing it to refresh and wake you up from the emotional fog of embarrassment.
Why It Works
The sudden cold sensation can help to reset your nervous system, snapping you out of the embarrassed state and helping you to regain composure and clarity.
Guided Practice
Find a place where you can relax and feel at ease. Take a few moments to bring your awareness to your face, noticing any sensations of warmth or tension. Imagine the feeling of cool, refreshing water against your skin, without needing to actually do anything. Just be here with this image, letting it bring a sense of calm or refreshment.
Stand near a sink with a bowl of cold water in front of you taking a few deep breaths, allowing your body to relax and your mind to settle into the present moment. Gently dip your hands into the cold water, feeling the coolness on your skin. Bring your wet hands up to your face, lightly splashing the water onto your cheeks and forehead.
Feel the refreshing sensation of the cold water on your skin, the way it awakens your senses and brings you into the present moment. Notice the sensations — perhaps a tingling in your skin, a sense of clarity in your mind, or a coolness spreading through your face. Stay with these sensations, allowing the cold water to refresh and invigorate you.
Imagine the cold water washing away any stress, tension, or tiredness, bringing a sense of renewal and clarity. Feel the water as a cleansing force, a way to reset and refresh your body and mind. Notice if any emotions, thoughts, or images arise — perhaps a sense of renewal, a feeling of clarity, or even a memory of feeling refreshed. Allow these experiences to deepen your practice, connecting you more fully to the process of awakening and renewal.
When you feel ready, gently pat your face dry with a towel, taking a few deep breaths to ground yourself in the present moment. Notice how your body feels now — perhaps more awake, more clear, or simply more refreshed. Gently open your eyes, carrying this sense of renewal and clarity with you into your day, feeling more energized and ready to face whatever comes your way.