Things Fearful Flyers Hate Hearing As someone who experiences both a sick stomach and sweaty palms inside an airport and especially on a plane, I need a lot of courage to travel as much as I do. I’m not alone. Many travelers have a fear of flying and cope with their anxiety in many different […]
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Paragliding and Anxiety: Why You Need to Face Your Fears
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Aug
Aug
“Run toward the edge.” I froze and stared at the small town and lake – glimmering miles below me – and almost blurted out that I wanted a refund for 95 euros. “You want me to run?” I repeated. I pretended to be transfixed by the scenery. Distracted. “Yes,” came the curt yet reassuring reply […]
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Jun
Jun
Let’s Defeat Pre-Flight Anxiety Although I’ve written a post advising fearful flyers, anticipatory anxiety is truly another beast because it strikes outside of the airport. To be frank, 95% of the time, anticipating a flight is way worse for me than actually boarding the aircraft. Anticipatory anxiety can occur days, weeks, or even months prior to take off. […]
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May
May
Newsflash: I Hate Flying. You’re probably laughing right now and thinking, “But isn’t this a travel blog? How can you see the world if you’re scared to fly?” Don’t get me wrong. I love to take epic vacations. Travel is my life. Need examples of how passionate I am about this subject? On any given […]