February 11, 2016 –

I am in the travel business, but regardless of how often I fly I still feel anxious 24 hours prior to my departure. I usually cannot relax until I am on the plane. Add winter weather like we have had this year and anxiety is doubled. With experience I have learned that if I do a few simple things, my “mental travel tool kit” is ready for almost anything.

1. Prepare… then relax
Not all trips to the airport are a nightmare. If you plan your trip expecting trouble, your sensitivity to any minor problem can become a soap opera. Begin each trip knowing you have done everything possible for a smooth flight. Then relax and let go of the outcome. Remember the old song “Whatever will be will be?”