Putting hands under cold water to break thought loops
During a consultation, a client came to her with a 'thought-stream' and couldn't stop the influx. Izabela suggested she go to the bathroom and put her hands under cold water – the physical shock knocks one out of the loop because the body must focus on the sensation. Immediately afterward, the client was to consciously think of something pleasant. Izabela emphasizes that such simple techniques are more effective than trying to analyze causes, as they interrupt the automatism of matrix programs. Right after being knocked out, one can return to the practice of directing thoughts toward the light.
Cold water activates the sympathetic system and triggers an orienting 'here and now' response, interrupting the dominance of the default mode network responsible for rumination. This provides a window to shift the direction of attention from a negative loop to a chosen positive vision.
She herself used similar disruptions when experimenting with various states. She recounts that in her life, small physical acts repeatedly helped her return to balance, but her favorite tool became consciously choosing peace after being knocked out.
If you can't break such a loop, put your hands under cold water – you knock yourself out of it and consciously redirect your attention to what is good.

