I have always loved travelling. There's always the thrill
and excitement of being in an unknown territory. Through my travels, I get the
chance to discover a thing or two about the place, its people, history and
culture. I get to taste its delicacies, frolic in its beaches, visit its
popular spots, and bring home memories - both etched in mind and printed on
photographs.
If there's one thing I don't like about travelling, it's
flying. Turbulence, bad weather and thoughts of technical engine malfunction
bring a big deal of anxiety to me while on board an aircraft.
So I went online and searched for articles on how I can
overcome this fear of flying and found out a few helpful tips
Just close your eyes and imagine you are in a bus.
According to the experts, turbulence is an everyday normal occurrence and
should not be conceived by passengers as a point where pilots are desperately
fighting to keep control of the aircraft. The best tip I have read to remain
calm when an aircraft is experiencing turbulence is to pretend you are in a
bus. I heed this advice during my trip to Vietnam and surprisingly, it worked.
Know how to identify the sounds. When a plane takes off,
the landing gear is retracted and sometimes you will hear it. Also at some
point the engine power is reduced and you might think that something is wrong
or the engines have stopped working but everything is actually ok.
Practice breathing exercise. Inhale from your nose until
your tummy expands, hold it for a few seconds and then release air through your
mouth. Repeat the process.
Keep in mind that flying is actually the safest way to
travel. Statistics show that the possibility of meeting your end is 500-1000
times higher on the road than while on air.
Educate yourself. Considered one of the best treatments
to getting over the fear of flying, understanding how a plane flies, navigates
in the air will in a way make you feel safer and calmer while flying.
Stay on the window seat. Instead of letting your mind
travel to old flicks you have watched about plane crashes, let it settle on the
beauty and wonder of God's creation seen through the clouds and colors created
by the rising and setting of the sun.
We surely don't want to miss out on opportunities to
travel to places by giving in to our fear of flying. So I say let's all conquer
our fears and jet set to our next destination...with a rosary on hand.:)
Fans of the best-selling author, Nicholas Sparks, will have the chance to meet
and greet the man behind worldwide hits as A Walk to Remember, Dear John, and
The Notebook in an autograph signing session at the Podium Mall in Pasig City
on October 28, 2011 at 5:00 P.M.
ROAD TRIP. Pack your bags, gas up and
gun that engine. Hit the road to God knows where. Road trips are perfect
bonding experiences amongst family and friends. Oh and don’t forget the camera.
It would be nice to capture candid moments during the trip.
READ. Catch up on your
readings. The
cheapest way to travel the world and discover new things at the comfort of your
own home is by leafing your way through the pages of a book.
GET A MAKEOVER. Get a new do – Mohawk
for the boys and bangs for the girls. Pair it up with a new set of outfit and
perhaps a pair of kicks to wit.
DECLUTTER. Clean up your closet.
Separate the ones that you can still use and those that you can donate to
charity or sell for extra cash.
10. SLEEP. Need I say more? For doing a
job well done waking up early in the morning, doing well in class and staying
up late at night studying, this is one thing you truly deserve.
