Arrr, fear of the skies be a pesky beast, but with a bit o' rum, ye can tame it!
2024-08-08
Arrr, if ye be shakin' in yer boots at the thought of flyin', fret not! Meet yer sea captain—er, pilot—afore ye set sail in the sky. Aye, catchin’ some z’s on the voyage might just keep yer belly calm as a calm sea!
But fret not, for there be ways to calm yer nerves! Captain Tom Bunn, a retired airship captain and therapist, started a program named SOAR back in ’82 to help scallywags conquer their fears. He gives wisdom like meetin’ the captain before boardin’—for knowing the master of the ship can ease yer mind, savvy?
If ye be travelin’ with a matey, share yer fears and let them know how to keep ye calm. Bring along yer favorite distractions, be it books, games, or films, to keep yer mind off the flight. And don’t forget to practice the legendary ‘5, 4, 3, 2, 1’ exercise for takin’ control over those pesky nerves.
Lastly, understandin’ the craft ye be flyin’ in helps quell the fear of a crash—it be rarer than findin’ a mermaid at the tavern! So hoist up yer spirits, bring along yer trusty pillow, and set sail through the clouds! Adventure awaits, me hearties!