Aerophobia affects people of all ages, including children. And while kids may experience the fear of flying differently than adults, it still affects a family's ability to travel together....
As we’ve discussed in other posts on this blog, one of the key causes of anxiety and stress for fearful flyers is their perceived lack of control. This in...
by David Lanzas
If you experience anxiety when you get on a plane, understanding why will help you better manage and overcome them. So here are five of the most...
by David Lanzas
This is a technique which focusses on the tension-relaxation of muscle groups to calm the body. To perform it properly during a flight, start by adjusting to...
Travelling by plane can be a challenging experience for those who suffer from fear of flying, but there are steps you can take before boarding the which will help...
We’ve talked plenty on this blog about strategies to help manage and soothe fear of flying (for just three of them, see “related posts” at the bottom of this...
Talking to yourself in a positive way can in fact influence your thoughts and help ease your fear of flying, because for the most part, the mind does what it believes you want it to do.
Panic attacks are without a doubt amongst the top worries of anxious flyers, but if one should unfortunately strike whilst you’re up in the air, a bit of useful advice on how to handle it and ride it out without angst.
This kinder, less critical way of looking at and treating yourself, overcoming the self-judgmental attitude based on beliefs such as "I must always improve" and the fear of fragility directly associated with "failure" .
Anxiety can codition our mental state to the point where it's not about logic but rather about emotion - let me explain a little more how it works when it comes to aerophobia.