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]]>One thing that can really stress people out is being tight on time. So one thing you can do is try to plan an extra couple hours into your trip, or overestimate how long each part will take. That way, if things start to lag, you won’t need to worry.
Most of the time, the worst case scenario of a trip is that you’ll be late. Maybe you’re stressed you’ll lose a suitcase or some such thing. Try to name the thing you’re worried about, and then think “what will happen?” For example, “I’m worried my flight will be delayed. Then I’ll have to rush to my next flight and I might not make it. Then I’ll have to get the next flight to my destination. Then I’ll check into the hotel late at night.” Checking into the hotel late is annoying, but it’s damage that will be over by the next morning. By thinking through your worries, you’ll often find the stakes aren’t as high as they feel.
Often, a few deep breaths or a calming exercise can do a lot to slow your racing mind. If you have a still moment while you’re driving, at the gate, or wherever, try taking some deep breaths and finding stillness even within the stress.
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]]>The post How to Stay Calm During Stressful Trips appeared first on Traveler Dreams.
]]>One thing that can really stress people out is being tight on time. So one thing you can do is try to plan an extra couple hours into your trip, or overestimate how long each part will take. That way, if things start to lag, you won’t need to worry.
Most of the time, the worst case scenario of a trip is that you’ll be late. Maybe you’re stressed you’ll lose a suitcase or some such thing. Try to name the thing you’re worried about, and then think “what will happen?” For example, “I’m worried my flight will be delayed. Then I’ll have to rush to my next flight and I might not make it. Then I’ll have to get the next flight to my destination. Then I’ll check into the hotel late at night.” Checking into the hotel late is annoying, but it’s damage that will be over by the next morning. By thinking through your worries, you’ll often find the stakes aren’t as high as they feel.
Often, a few deep breaths or a calming exercise can do a lot to slow your racing mind. If you have a still moment while you’re driving, at the gate, or wherever, try taking some deep breaths and finding stillness even within the stress.
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