The journey is also exciting as you have an aerial view of cities, geographical features and plains that you would otherwise only see in pictures. It also reduces the time taken to get to a certain destination. However, all this will be a mirage if stepping onto a plane makes you nervous. This anxiety will prevent you and the people around from enjoying the experience.
The entire experience will end up being stressful.
Allow me to take the stress away from your flight with these top tips for nervous flyers.
Carry Noise Cancelling Headphones
Headphones give you the power to control your experience and environment. You will be hearing a myriad of noises in the plane and wondering, ‘Is that normal?’. This escalates your nervousness and anxiety. The headphones are particularly important during landing and take off. Each airport and plane gives you a different experience. Use these earphones to gain greater control of your environment to prevent nervousness.
Get To The Airport Early
This is one of the tricks to learn how to manage your stress and anxiety. Getting to the airport early allows you to get cleared calmly. You do not have to rush through security or custom clearances. It also enables you to prepare all items you need on board and what goes to your luggage. You will not be scared by announcements on speakers while you are miles away.
Keep Away From Stimulants And Alcohol
Alcohol has a way of getting you dehydrated. Even the tiniest glass will twist your system and make your nervousness worse. Alcohol also has a dehydrating effect. Added to nervousness, every part of your body will be feeling dry. Coffee and tea should also be avoided while on flight. They strain the body increasing your level of nervousness. It is advisable that you take a lot of water. In fact, you will be allowed to keep sipping your water throughout the flight. Stick to plain water because sugar or other additives will strain your system.
Talk To Attendants And Other Social People On The Flight
This is only advisable for people who like to chat and are comfortable at judging people who would respond positively. Attendants are the best people to engage when feeling nervous on the plane. They are trained to give the right responses. They have encountered a lot of other people experiencing similar cases of nervousness.
Remain Busy
There are engagements that will occupy your mind to the extent of forgetting that you are on a flight. It could be reading a book or filling a crossword puzzle. You may also listen to some music or even write. Even sleep or rest is considered an activity to keep off jetlag. This way, time passes faster even before nervousness kicks in.
Nervousness usually arises from negative thoughts. Engage a positive gear whenever you get into the plane. Learn deep breathing, which is an excellent way to chase away tension. It also helps to reserve your preferred seat and especially at the front.
Travel with good company and all nervousness will evaporate.