Why You Should Stop Fear of Flying - An In-Depth Look
The airport.
While it's a place where many people enjoy being in, for you it's almost like a nightmare.
That's because you know that you're about to board a plane in a short while, which is something that you've grown to be afraid of.
Yes, you've got a fear of flying, and you can't stand air travel.
I know that you're afraid of flying, but have you seriously thought about what you're afraid of? In my opinion, I think most people have a fear of flying, simply because they are terrified about what will happen if the plane doesn't work.
In your mind, anything could happen.
The fuel tank may explode.
The engines might stop working.
The plane might skid off the runway and crash.
Terrorists may hijack the plane.
All of these things boil down to one single thing: you're intensely worried about your safety.
And that's perfectly alright; everyone worries about their own safeties at least once a day, usually more.
But what's happening here is that your worries of safety have gone too far, to the point where it's completely unfounded.
Yes, the plane may crash, but does it happen often? No.
How often do you see plane crashes in the news anyway? Seldom, that's how often.
Contrast this to the almost daily reports of automobile accidents and ask yourself: How is it that you're able to drive every single day without being afraid of being in a car crash, but you're scared to death when you're about to get on a plane? I think you're starting to realise that your fears are pretty much unfounded.
But I also know that your fear of flying isn't going to go that easily, so here's the next question: What are you going to do about it? Are you going to avoid flying on a plane the rest of your life? That's a valid choice, but not a very good one in my opinion.
Sure, you don't have to panic around planes anymore, but think of the places you'll never be able to visit.
Egypt? Out of your list.
Paris? Can't get there.
Hong Kong? Not possible.
What's worse is that sometimes, people want you to fly for their sakes.
Maybe your niece is having a wedding in Santorini, which is in Greece.
Your only option is to fly to Greece, isn't it? And so you decline to go, letting her and yourself down in the process.
Is this how you really want to live your life?
While it's a place where many people enjoy being in, for you it's almost like a nightmare.
That's because you know that you're about to board a plane in a short while, which is something that you've grown to be afraid of.
Yes, you've got a fear of flying, and you can't stand air travel.
I know that you're afraid of flying, but have you seriously thought about what you're afraid of? In my opinion, I think most people have a fear of flying, simply because they are terrified about what will happen if the plane doesn't work.
In your mind, anything could happen.
The fuel tank may explode.
The engines might stop working.
The plane might skid off the runway and crash.
Terrorists may hijack the plane.
All of these things boil down to one single thing: you're intensely worried about your safety.
And that's perfectly alright; everyone worries about their own safeties at least once a day, usually more.
But what's happening here is that your worries of safety have gone too far, to the point where it's completely unfounded.
Yes, the plane may crash, but does it happen often? No.
How often do you see plane crashes in the news anyway? Seldom, that's how often.
Contrast this to the almost daily reports of automobile accidents and ask yourself: How is it that you're able to drive every single day without being afraid of being in a car crash, but you're scared to death when you're about to get on a plane? I think you're starting to realise that your fears are pretty much unfounded.
But I also know that your fear of flying isn't going to go that easily, so here's the next question: What are you going to do about it? Are you going to avoid flying on a plane the rest of your life? That's a valid choice, but not a very good one in my opinion.
Sure, you don't have to panic around planes anymore, but think of the places you'll never be able to visit.
Egypt? Out of your list.
Paris? Can't get there.
Hong Kong? Not possible.
What's worse is that sometimes, people want you to fly for their sakes.
Maybe your niece is having a wedding in Santorini, which is in Greece.
Your only option is to fly to Greece, isn't it? And so you decline to go, letting her and yourself down in the process.
Is this how you really want to live your life?
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