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Ways To Minimize Stress For Flights

Take these steps for a better experience in the airport.

Madelyn Adams

Aug 11, 2021

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Due to the release of the COVID-19 vaccine, more people are trusting and relying on air travel to go far distances in a short amount of time. However, being in an airport can be stressful — especially if one step in the process gets delayed. For the best travel experience, try using these tips that I've learned over several years of air travel.

Download your boarding passes onto your phone before arriving at the airport.

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Pack all of your clothes and belongings at least twelve hours in advance of your trip.

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Get plenty of rest before your first flight.

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Place some essential items in your carry on (just in case a flight gets delayed)!

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Bring only one carry on! Having multiple bags can lead to more stress and time spent on the plane.

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Write down a checklist of items to pack.

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Have ID handy at all times.

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Utilize TSA Precheck if at all possible!

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Pack hand sanitizer and extra masks.

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Bring phone chargers or games for the flight.

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Be aware of layover times and gate numbers for connecting flights.

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Eat somewhere close to your gate.

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I hope these tips help you with your upcoming flying endeavors.

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Ways To Minimize Stress For Flights

Take these steps for a better experience in the airport.

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Download your boarding passes onto your phone before arriving at the airport.

Pack all of your clothes and belongings at least twelve hours in advance of your trip.

Get plenty of rest before your first flight.

Place some essential items in your carry on (just in case a flight gets delayed)!

Bring only one carry on! Having multiple bags can lead to more stress and time spent on the plane.

Write down a checklist of items to pack.

Have ID handy at all times.

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Pack hand sanitizer and extra masks.

Bring phone chargers or games for the flight.

Be aware of layover times and gate numbers for connecting flights.

Eat somewhere close to your gate.

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Run Around Clanging Pots and Pans in Everyone's Face

Eat the Last Few Pigs in a Blanket

Pop Twelve White Grapes

Burn Something

Smash Things Against a Wall

Spontaneously Begin an Irish Jig

Call Your Mother

Throw a Coffee Table Out a Window

Sing "Auld Lang Syne" at the Top of Your Lungs

Do Some Squats

Swan Dive into a Nearly Freezing Body of Water

Take a Shot

Time to be merry and bright.

"First Noel" by Leslie Odom, Jr

"A Holly Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Kelly Clarkson

"All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey

"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home" by Michael Buble

"Last Christmas" by Taylor Swift

"The Christmas Song" by Josh Groban

"White Christmas" by Idina Menzel

"O Holy Night" by David Archuleta

"Believe" by Josh Groban

"Les cloches du hameau" by Celine Dion

Or at least try to do.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

2. Disappointed you let it get this bad

3. Distracted: When a 10-Minute Break Becomes an Hour

4. When the Yearning for Sleep Sneaks Up

5. In the words of Lorelai Gilmore "Coffee, Coffee, Coffee"

Oh, so done.

You need sleep, but also have 13 things due in the span of 4 days.

1. When it's December 1 and you have seven things due, three exams, and haven't slept in three days.

2. So you stress.

3. And cry.

4. Then call your mom to cry some more.

5. After the pep talk, you feel determined to get everything done.

6. But, now you're tired.

7. And really hungry.

8. Suddenly, it's 2 a.m. and you have only written three sentences and your paper is due in the morning.

9. You've made it to Friday... somehow.

10. Then Sunday hits and you find yourself back at the Lib.

11. So you cry some more.

12. But, you fight through the tears to get everything done because you're determined.

13. In the end, you feel on top of the world because you made it through the last week of class alive.

14. But, now it's finals week so good luck.

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