How to Distract Yourself on a Plane

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: When you feel nervous

   Planes ARE safe and statistically, they are actually the number 1 safest way to travel! There is a very, very, very low chance of anything happening- a much lower chance than when you drive in a car, even.
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   Step 2: tell yourself calmly that planes are safe and try to think about your destination and how much fun it will be.

   This will help because you won't have to look down. , If you feel stressed, then bring along a small squeeze ball or stuffed animal to discretely squeeze.
   
   Believe it or not, this will help alleviate tension. , Sometimes, just the noise of the engines is enough to stir someone up.
   
   Audiobooks are also very calming and distracting. , Watch the movie, read a good book, listen to music, do a craft project or a crossword puzzle- anything to keep you busy. ,, Sometimes, the simple act of wearing a cozy hat can relieve mental insecurity and make you feel more at ease. , Hold this as long as you possibly can and then gently, from head to toe, release all you tension and FULLY relax every muscle in your body as much as you possibly can.
   
   Take a few slow sips of water, take a few deep breaths and repeat if necessary.
   
   This should help. , This might include a favorite, small plush animal or maybe a comfort food to indulge yourself in. , It's hard not to feel stressed when you're too cold or sore from the hard seat.
   
   Be sure to bring along a small throw blanket, a pillow, a shawl, slippers, a sweatshirt or whatever will make you comfy while traveling. , If you try to do these things, you should be fine.
   
   Remember, flying makes everyone at least a LITTLE nervous, but, if you follow these techniques, you'll be there before you know it!
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   Step 3: Close your window cover or ask your neighbor to if you don't like heights.

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   Step 4: Relieve stress.

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   Step 5: Bring ear plugs

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   Step 6: or an mp3 player with quiet

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   Step 7: calming music or nature sounds.

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   Step 8: Once you're in the air

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   Step 9: distract yourself!

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    Step 10: When your mind begins to go back to your fear

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    Step 11: just think the word "Stop

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    Step 12: " and maybe picture a stop sign and try your best to go back to whatever you were doing.

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    Step 13: Wear a hat.

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    Step 14: If you feel especially tense at any point during the flight

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    Step 15: go back to your calming music/ nature sounds

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    Step 16: squeeze and release your stress ball

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    Step 17: do some small

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    Step 18: in seat exercises

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    Step 19: and try this effective technique:Starting with your feet

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    Step 20: and moving up your whole body

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    Step 21: tense and squeeze all the muscles in your body as hard as you can.

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    Step 22: Bring something that makes you happy or comforts you.

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    Step 23: Make yourself comfortable!

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    Step 24: The biggest thing is to distract you mind and control your stress when it reaches a high point.

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