What is the 5-4-3-2-1??? I thought I had gone through all of the DVDs but must have missed one or a section at least. From reading these posts though, it
sounds pretty important! Please help! Thank you all!
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Posts: 8 (07/28/08 07:08:28) |
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Posts: 129 (07/28/08 12:25:12) |
Controlfreak,
The 5-4-3-2-1- is a backup exercise to use when you're feeling VERY anxious. If you're really nervous, what you do is find something random to look at; keep looking at it throughout the exercise. There will be other things in your peripheral vision. List to yourself 5 other things you see. So not the thing you're looking at, but other things you can also see while looking at your random thing. So right now because I'm typing I am looking at my computer screen. But I can also see other thing. So you say to yourself, "I see my water bottle; I see my computer speakers; I see my Valentines card from my fiance; I see my printer; I see a pair of scissors." Then you list what you hear. "I hear myself typing; I hear an automatic gate beeping; I hear a car driving by; I hear a bird; I hear the el." Then five things I can feel in terms of touch. "I feel my fingers on the keyboard; I feel my seat in the chair; I feel my shoulder is sore; I feel sweat on my back; I feel my legs crossed." Then you do 4 things for seeing, hearing, and touch. Then three, then two, then one. All the while you stay looking at whatever thing you chose to look at in the first place. For me, the repetition is calming, as is the whole thing about coming back to what IS, being present, etc. I used it on the train out to the airport when I was feeling anxious, and then once on one of the flights. This worked well for me! And thanks, actually, for the reminder and practice. I fly tomorrow and then on Friday, and I will definitely keep this in my toolbox. =) Meghan |
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Posts: 9 (07/29/08 03:42:48) |
How cool!! Thanks so much for explaining this. Have a wonderful trip - I will be thinking good thoughts for you!!
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Note from Capt. Tom I know everyone worries about weather, but pilots really do not worry about it. We simply - instead of worrying about it - completely prepare for it. Before going to the plane, we review the weather at the destination. If it is not 100% sure to be within legal limits when we arrive at the destination, we must specify an alternate airport in our planning documents, and load on plenty of fuel for going to the destination airport, and then if need be, diverting to the alternate airport. The legal limits are conservative. Even when weather is slightly outside the legal limits, any airline pilot could still land safely. You can rely on the captain never to land when the weather is not legal, and legality limits are reached prior to safety limits. If you are still anxious, call me and we can talk it over. I'm at 877 332-7359 from 10 AM until 7 PM Eastern time. For effective help, even if you are flying in a day or two, sign up now at www.fearofflying.com/fasttrack and call me when you finish Clip 9 so I can make sure you are all set. |
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Using Weather Information If you enter your ZIP Code or City at the top of the weather presentation, it will give you weather for your area. Or, you can enter your destination ZIP Code or City.
Click on the "LOCAL RADAR" button to see whether or not there are thunder- Turbulence, though it may cause anxiety, does not mean anything is wrong. Turbulence does not mean danger. The plane can handle far more turbulence than Mother Nature can dish out. Though flying in turbulence is safe, it doesn't feel safe. And here is where the SOAR programs come in. We can help you feel as safe when you fly as you actually are. You can see these programs at www.fearofflying.com/store. |
