Fear of Flying Can Be Managed with These Proven Strategies

03 Stay busy and distracted

The more time you have to think about a flight, the worse your anxiety will be. The solution? Don't give yourself time to dwell. Stay busy on the day of departure. Review a packing checklist, make sure everything in the house is clean, and decide where you want to park. Chat with your travel companions; deep conversations are a fantastic distraction. If you're flying solo, pop in your earbuds and listen to a book or podcast.

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