As a travel lover, there’s one thing that you’ll most likely have to do: fly on an airplane. For some of us, this is no big deal, but for others, it’s heart-stoppingly terrifying. If you have a fear of flying, here are some suggestions that might help you get through your next flight without too much anxiety.
Know the Facts
Anxiety tends to feed off of a lack of knowledge, which means that learning can help make it much less scary to fly. Get to know the safety procedures, how airplanes deal with turbulence, and statistics about how rare plane crashes are, which can help calm your nerves.
Distract Yourself
Whether it’s something as simple as a movie, podcast, music, or book or something a little bit more complicated like doodling photos of random words that pop up into your head, distracting yourself while flying can help get your mind off of your fears.
Just Do It
Ultimately, exposure is one of the best ways to deal with a phobia. So go ahead and get on that plane. It’ll give you firsthand evidence that flying isn’t as scary or dangerous as your anxiety might make you think.