If you feel your stomach getting in knots just thinking about flying, then you obviously have developed some kind of fear of flying. You are not alone; there are numerous people today who suffer from this psychological and mental problem, however if you want to visit the great monuments of this world, you should probably learn how to overcome fear of flying.
It is important to persuade yourself that it doesn’t have to be this way. You can go to the airport, have a coffee, watch the planes take off and anticipate for your time to fly. You can do all that without popping Xanax pills or without ranting all week about the forthcoming flight. How you can you do so? Here are some easy tips for you:
- Dismiss the notions that all negative things are going to happen to you; the wings are not going to fall off and the engines will not break loose.
- Keep in mind that things can happen; in fact, they can happen everywhere and anywhere. There is nothing perfect around us and certainly nothing related to machines. However, statistically and realistically flying is the safest way of transport.
- If you want to overcome the fear, you need to make a small trip; make your first flight a short one, so as to become more confident. A short trip will prevent you from freaking out – in any case, no one who wants to race makes his first race a marathon.
- Spend some time thinking about the destination; think that everything will go well and that you will reach your destination fast and safely.
- During the flight do something entertaining; watch a movie, listen to the music, read a book. Try to keep yourself occupied so as to prevent negative feelings and thoughts.
February 26, 2010 at 8:47 am
It does make sense