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Fun Fact: I am terrified of flying. It’s a terrible fear to have when the thing you love most is traveling. Over the last few months\/year I have definitely learned to manage my fear of flying. I may or may not of had a small panic attack halfway over the Bering Straight on the way to Tokyo. But since then, it’s been smooth sailing.<\/p>\n

Here are some ways I manage my anxiety while flying:<\/p>\n

1. Talk to the person next to you.<\/strong> This is my key to success when traveling alone, especially on my shorter flights. I have met some of the sweetest people while flying and had absolutely no anxiety at all.<\/p>\n

2. Meet the Captain\/Flight Attendants.<\/strong> I have no shame in introducing myself or talking to the flight attendants. Ask my husband. If they are calm, I am calm.<\/p>\n

3. Bring something to do.<\/strong> This seems obvious, but think of any task you have been putting off at home. After the Holidays, I almost always write my “Thank You” cards. The adult coloring books are great because they require concentration. Anything that will stop your mind from wandering.<\/p>\n

4. Count down in 10 minute increments.<\/strong>\u00a0When I was really anxious and could legitimately do nothing on the flight, I would set the timers on my phone (no sound). I would make it through the flight in 10 minute increments, then 15 minutes, then 30 minutes. Looking back, probably not the most efficient because I was so concentrated on flight time.<\/p>\n

5. In Flight Entertainment.\u00a0<\/strong>This is where Southwest and Unite are great. Free In-Flight entertainment. I always make sure my iPad or iPhone is charged then select a movie that I have never seen. This makes the time go a lot faster.<\/p>\n

6. Connect to Wifi.\u00a0<\/strong>This has been my best solution. I always use my points to connect to wifi. Whether is trolling Facebook or editing photos, having my laptop in front of me has cured my anxiety in huge strides.<\/p>\n

7. Bulk Seats.\u00a0<\/strong>More room = Less Anxiety. I really think half of the anxiety of flying comes from being in a small space. Once I have room to spread out, I find myself more relaxed.<\/p>\n

8. Early Morning \/ Late Flights.\u00a0<\/strong>When I am tired on a flight, I find my brain wandering less to all the “what if” scenarios. These flights tend to be less booked = more room. The dimmed cabin also helps with putting me at ease.<\/p>\n

How do you manage your fear of flying?<\/p>\n

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