Many of us think temperature is something that simply happens to us.
But psychology tells a more interesting story.
In this video, I explain how your brain influences your experience of heat and share a series of evidence-based psychological techniques—including self-hypnosis, mental imagery, attentional control and breathing strategies—that may help you feel cooler, cope better with hot weather and even improve your chances of sleeping during warm nights.
This isn’t about replacing common sense. Stay hydrated, seek shade and cool yourself physically whenever needed.
Instead, this is about adding another useful tool to your toolbox.
If your mind can amplify discomfort…
It can also help reduce it.
Watch until the end, because I combine all of the techniques into one simple routine you can start using immediately.
I’d also love to know…
Which technique worked best for you?
You may find this article useful which explains the science in more detail: How to Cool Down Using Psychology.
