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Did you know that it is estimated that over ten percent of the population in the United States has a fear of flying in an airplane? The reason for this fear ranges from feeling trapped inside an airplane, to being afraid of the airplane crashing, to not liking the feeling of the airplane bouncing around in turbulence, to being afraid of thunderstorms and severe weather, to not trusting the flight crew. No matter what the reason is, you can learn how to change yourself, relax, and actually enjoy a flight for once.
Some people drink alcoholic beverages during their airplane flights in order to help calm their fears and nervousness. While this may help somewhat, it is not a cure-all for the problem. In order to cure your problem, you must figure out why you have it, and then overcome the actual problem. The cure involves learning how to completely relax before and during your airplane flight.
To begin with, make sure that you are comfortable. Dress as comfortably as possible. Wear loose clothes so that you won't become too hot inside the airplane. Be sure to take a jacket or sweater wiht you on board, though, in case you become chilled. Next, get comfortable in your seat. Fasten your seat belt and relax. Remember that the entire crew of the airline that you have chosen to fly on are trained individuals who are making their careers in the airline industry. They want to do as good as job in their line of work as you want them to do. Some fo the pilots have thousands of hours flying time under their belts, and they are able to skillfully take off, fly, and land the airplanes with no problem whatsoever. Granted, sometimes airplanes have mechanical malfunctions, but these pilots are trained and experienced in handling all situations.
The next thing to do, after you are physically confortable, is to comfort your inner self. Relax. Breathe in through your mouth and out of your nose. Breathe deeply several times. This will help increase the amount of oxygen that is going into your body. Do not hyperventilate though. Control your breathing and concentrate on relaxing your entire body.
Next, make yourself replace your negative thoughts with positive thoughts. Do not worry about the airplane crashing, for example. Turn this negative thought into a positive thought by thinking ahead to how good it is going to feel to land safely at your destination and see your family, friends, or meet new business asociates.
Another method that you can try is to divert your attention so you can take your mind off of flying in an airplane. You can strike up a conversation wiht the person seated next to you, read a magazine or a favorite book, or recline your seat, once the airplane is in flight, and take a nap. If the person next to you seems calm and relaxed, you could ask them what their secret is too.
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