When doing deliberate cold exposure, there are two mental approaches: calming yourself or leaning into the challenge. It's similar to driving on a gravel road, where optimal speed depends on various factors. To calm yourself, control your breathing and engage in cognitive exercises to maintain clarity of thinking despite the physiological response of reduced cognitive function. It's not about distraction, but rather learning to focus amidst stress.

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