By meditating regularly while at home, you will be well equipped to meditate while you travel – thus helping you stay calm and focus your mind away from anxious thoughts.
Knowing that you have help with navigating a new place, dealing with the crowds, and the craziness can go a long way to making the entire experience less stressful.
Sometimes a good outcome occurs because we imagine it. Imagine arriving at your destination safely and a smooth flight, and think positively about the experience.
One way to reduce anxiety is to write down your thoughts. Seeing them in black and white can also help you view them objectively and give you a new perspective.
If you know you have a big trip coming up, then connecting with someone and working on your travel anxiety before you leave can go a long way toward helping you relax.
Don’t do drugs, of course, but something to help you sleep or relax can reduce travel anxiety and help pass the time. Herbal teas put your mind at ease.
While alcohol does have a calming effect, it can also disinhibit you. Also avoiding caffeine. Being wide awake and hyperaware of your surroundings can further exacerbate your anxiety.
The hardest part of any flight is passing the time, You can control this! Take things with you to help keep you distracted. Books, arts & crafts, games to play and watch movies.