Today, I’m sharing practical strategies for overcoming travel anxiety, including confidence-boosting tips and personal stories to help you manage those travel jitters and fully enjoy your adventures. Whether you’re heading out for your first trip or you’re a seasoned traveler, these insights will help you navigate unfamiliar situations with more ease. I also tell a funny story about how stepping away from frustration during a chaotic airport delay helped me stay calm. Plus, you’ll hear all about my upcoming Cultivating Confidence Wellness Retreat in Bacalar, Mexico, and a special course I created to help you plan your next trip with confidence!
Key Topics Discussed:
- Why travel anxiety happens and how it’s your brain’s way of keeping you safe.
- 5 Confidence-building strategies
- Personal story: Grace’s experience with a stressful airport delay in Spain and how a brief interaction and stepping away helped her reset.
- Upcoming Cultivating Confidence Wellness Retreat in Bacalar, Mexico (May 8-12, 2025).
- Details on Grace’s new travel planning course to help anxious travelers feel more confident.
Key Quotes:
- "Travel anxiety isn’t a sign that you shouldn’t be traveling—it’s just your brain’s way of trying to protect you."
- "Confidence isn’t about not feeling afraid; it’s about taking action despite the fear."
- "When anxiety feels overwhelming, remember—you can still have an amazing trip even if you experience moments of stress."
Takeaways:
- Travel anxiety is normal but manageable with the right mindset and tools.
- Small actions, like mentally rehearsing your travel day or having a solid safety plan, can significantly ease anxiety.
- Give yourself grace during stressful moments and celebrate small wins along the way.
Resources Mentioned:
- Cultivating Confidence Wellness Retreat: https://pages.amethystpalaverhut.com/products/journeytowellness
- Grace’s Travel Planning Course (with a special discount) – https://www.udemy.com/course/overcome-the-fear-of-traveling/?couponCode=91206B790BBBDA28F973
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