Let us help you to build a successful strategy to overcome your fear of flying
There are very few worthwhile things that can be achieved without a plan. Without a plan you don't know how you're doing compared with the goal that you've set. I don't fly without a flight plan, and you wouldn't want me to ... now it's your turn to have one. You need a strategy to overcome your fear of flying. You must always remember that most people overcome their fear of flying.
Normalise flying because IT IS normal
Despite whatever you feel and however bad things may seem, you will overcome your fear if you stick at it. First, you have to know clearly what the nature of your fear is.
- What actually causes the feelings of fear?
- What are the thoughts that go on to make you react to being in a plane?
- Why have previous attempts to overcome your fear failed?
To overcome your fear of flying you've got to have a plan.
- Your plan needs an aim, with stages and strategies along the way.
- Your plan must include actions in the event of setbacks.
- You must always remember that most people overcome their fear of flying.
For many fearful fliers it seems easier to ignore it and imagine that a 'cure' will appear miraculously or that if you ignore it, then it will go away. These thoughts and actions are very reasonable, after all, this is what having a fear is all about. But ignoring your fear will not cure it or make it go away. You have to face your fear, but now you can face it with our help and support.
What is certain is that there won’t be a miracle cure and you will need to work at it, but, like countless other people you will overcome your fear of flying. This site is an excellent first step, with the forum where you can share your fears and concerns with others. Our fear of flying products will help you because whether you want to read, listen or watch, we’ve got something to suit you. Whatever you invest your effort and money in to overcome your fear of flying, you will find that it is time, money and effort very well spent.
- Sit down and write about all the thoughts and feelings that you have about flying from start to finish.
- Read them through whenever you have the confidence to do so. Maybe a friend or partner could go through it with you or you could write your story on the Fear of Flying Forum.
- Get used to what your fears are. Only then can you defeat them. Your thoughts needs to be organised so that you can recognise and understand them, which will let you deal with them in a clear state of mind.
- Decide how you’re going to deal with each bit of your fear. For instance, you might want to start with fact-finding, or you might need to find out about relaxation techniques, self-help treatment like audio courses or fear of flying courses.
- Why not think about taking a flight to somewhere near on a low cost airline? You could return by train or get a friend to meet you and drive you home if you can’t make the return flight. However it’s much better to think positively, and plan on doing both flights. Remember that your next flight doesn’t have to be on a holiday or business trip, your next flight could be part of the process of dealing with your fear.