12 Tips for Nervous Flyers

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1. If you are a YouTube premium user, download these videos:

2. Both parts of this conversation are really helpful before and during a flight: The calmness and positivity of Captain Steve Allright make my flight much more enjoyable. 

First part: • Pilot tells us why you shouldn't be a... .

Second part: • Use these four R's to get over your f... .

I wish this guy would be the pilot on all of my flights.

3. Also, this video has helped me before flying: • TIPS FOR NERVOUS FLYERS (FROM A PILOT) .

4. The fastest physiologically verified way to reduce your stress levels and introduce calmness is... taking a big, deep inhale, followed by a short second inhale through the nose, and then a long exhale to completely empty your lungs. Source: Andrew Huberman (How to breathe correctly: • STRESSED? DO THIS! w/ Dr. Andrew Hube... ). I use this technique a lot to manage my well-being before and during the flight. This technique is very useful wherever you are, and Dr. Andrew Huberman has some great advice in his podcast. I highly recommend checking it out.

5. I also liked some of the points in this video: • End your fear of flying FOREVER | MEL... . Mel Robbins highlights some really good techniques, especially the one about thinking about what is waiting for you at the end of your journey and being excited about what awaits you ahead. (We're here, we're queer, let’s do this!)

6. Avoid reading other titles around these videos.

7. Arrive early. You are in charge of your own calmness.

8. If you are a fan of Taylor Swift, play some 'evermore' or 'folklore.' Those are my go-to albums when I'm in the clouds. Or play something else.

9. Hold the hand of your friend, partner, or whoever you're traveling with; avoid flying alone.

10. Watch the plane crew; if they have a calm poker face, you are fine.

11. Keep in mind that this is the safest way to travel.

12. Try to enjoy the view; it's magical.

Be safe and take control of your fears.

Iliya Badev


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