Travel Tip: Easing the Fear Although the facts were impressive, my fear remained. What really got me over my fear was the awareness of a flying paradox. Although I lacked control about nearly everything connected to flying, I did have complete control over my reactions. So, I began to use many of the techniques in this book, such as deep breathing, relaxation tapes, and using my sense of humor, to overcome my fear of flying. And the more I flew, the more comfortable I became.
I also found a wonderful retrospective story in Eric Johnson’s, A Treasury of Humor, (Prometheus Books, Buffalo, NY) who said if you are afraid to fly, you wouldn’t have stepped on a plane in the 1930’s. The following instructions are from one of the first manuals for flight attendants: 1. Keep the clock and altimeter wound up. 2. Carry a railroad timetable in case the plane is grounded. 3. Warn the passengers against throwing their cigars and cigarettes out the windows. 4. Keep an eye on passengers when they go to the restroom to be sure they don’t mistakenly go out the emergency exit.
(Taken from page 163)
James Feldman, (a.k.a. Doctor Travel) is a Certified Facilitator and internationally recognized professional motivator, author, television host, and radio personality. His company Incentive Travelers Cheque Int’l provides individual and group incentive travel awards for many Fortune 500 companies. His book “Doctor’s Travel Cure For The Common Trip” is an entertaining and invaluable travel guide whose purpose is not to tell you where to go, but rather to help you get ready for the adventure. CommuniQuest is pleased to share some of Mr. Feldman’s travel wisdom with our readers, who from time to time must deal with lines, cancellations, lost luggage, and a person in the adjacent seat making extensive use of the air sickness bag. Reprinted by permission from the Author: jfeldman@itcheque.com
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