I love the thrill of visiting new places.
Before the days of Google Maps and navigation apps I was an avid collector of travel guides, maps and books so I could learn as much as possible about the location and know where to shop, eat, stay and explore. #travelnerd
Don’t let motion sickness get in the way of your adventures. If you are determined to embrace your inner traveller, then make a plan to succeed. Get your mind and body prepared for a positive travel experience with our three tips below.
A goal without a plan is just a wish. Here are my practical steps to overcoming travel related anxiety.
Here are my three tips to help you manage travel related anxiety.
1.Change your mind
Pay attention to your thoughts. The moment you start feeling apprehensive
about your experience – pause and focus on the positives you’ll gain from your
travel. Don’t let fear hold you back.
I encourage you to reframe your thinking about your trip. Even if you have had
a negative experience in the recent past – choose this opportunity to have a
positive experience.
Learn a few deep breathing techniques which are proven to be effective in slowing down your heart beat and breathing. If you start learning these now, you’ll know what to do when you’re feeling overwhelmed or anxious about your travel. You’ll have a plan.
2.Watch your words
If you keep telling yourself you’re going to be sick or you are not going
to enjoy your flight or drive, then you’re preparing yourself for exactly that.
In addition to changing your mind about how you feel about travelling, I
recommend you also pay attention to the words you use when talking to yourself
and others about your upcoming travel experience.
I am always amazed at people who have nothing positive to say about an
experience – and speak negatively about it to their friends and family while they
are deeply hoping for a positive outcome.
Your words have power.
If you are still getting your head around reframing your mind about your travel – then don’t talk about it. Stay away from negative people who will feed your fears and anxieties. Focus on what you want to experience and add it to your plan.
3.Nature’s remedies
Ginger has been used for centuries to combat nausea and travel sickness. If
you can stomach it, I recommend chewing on slices of fresh ginger (the Japanese
style picked ginger will also work) at least half an hour before you travel to
help settle your stomach. Another tip is to steep fresh ginger in hot water and
have it as a tea. You can sweeten it with natural honey as well.
Our pulse points
are also a hit with customers with travel related anxiety. They are compact,
ready to use and perfect for an aromatherapy treatment on the go. I highly
recommend our ‘Peace &
Quiet’ pulse point made with chamomile and lavender essential oils.
It’s calming, relaxing and a perfect accompaniment to your deep breathing
exercises.
Settle your pre-flight nerves with our ‘Calm
Balance’ pulse point made with geranium, rose and chamomile essential
oils – all renowned for their ability to help slow down your breathing and relieve
nervous tension.
Stress
Buster pulse point contains clary sage essential oil which is referred
to (in aromatherapy literature) as having balancing, warming and sedative
qualities. I’ve blended clary sage with uplifting mandarin to create a pulse
point to help promote feelings of calm when you’re having feelings of stress.
Replace feelings of dread and angst with our ‘Revive & Restore’ blend with
uplifting peppermint and refreshing rosemary. It’s a fresh, crisp blend to help
keep you alert. Roll onto a tissue and use with your deep breathing techniques.
If your fear of travelling (whether by car or plane) is debilitating, I highly recommend talking to a counsellor to get to the bottom of your fears. Clarity is the first constructive step to health and wholeness.
Start planning your next trip and remember to plan how you will overcome your travel anxiety. Travel is a beautiful experience and the best teacher. Don’t let fear rob you of a magical experience.
What other practical tips can you add to a plan?
Stay well,
Ennia