How to raise stress threshold?

Raising your stress threshold involves increasing your capacity to handle life stressors without feeling overwhelmed. Andrew Huberman suggests several methods focused on deliberately elevating adrenaline levels, which can help you stay calm under stress:

1. Cold Exposure: Engaging in cold showers or other forms of deliberate cold exposure can significantly raise adrenaline levels. The practice involves controlling your breathing or finding ways to remain calm during the initial stress response induced by cold temperatures. By regularly exposing yourself to controlled stressful situations, you can increase your resilience to stress over time 1 2.

2. Breathing Techniques: Practices like Wim Hof breathing, which involves intense inhaling and exhaling followed by breath-holding, can put your autonomic nervous system into a state of high arousal. This practice helps you get used to high levels of adrenaline, which can be beneficial when you encounter unexpected stress 3.

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3. Regular Exercise: Activities that increase your heart rate, such as high-intensity interval training, can also be used to enhance your stress capacity. These activities not only trigger physical responses but also provide an opportunity to practice calming the mind while the body is under stress 4.

Incorporating these practices into your routine can significantly enhance your ability to manage stress and maintain clarity during challenging situations.